cmilla

What needs to be done to a 67 mustang, to convert the original 289, to a roller motor? And would it be worth it?

racin66coupe

convert it from what?

wayyyyyyy to open ended there bud

knuckless

i think he means a roller cam motor...

but what motor, the 289 a roller cam
or a 5.0

racin66coupe

thats what i was wondering. but also what is he starting with? if he wants to put either in.. they will both bolt right in. but if its a 6cyl car it will take more to make it reliable/safe

cmilla

to put a 5.0 in a 67 mustang. what all needs to be done.

racin66coupe

do you want to keep the EFI or go carbed?
are you talking just physically bolting it in? wiring it all?
is it a V8 car right now?

cmilla

i would rather have efi. but money in tight.

racin66coupe

well, if you have the whole parts car, with all the wiring harness, computer etc etc you should be able to do it. i beleive JamesW did it. but you will still end up spending money as oppsed to just makin it carbed. plus, i dont like the look of the 5.0 efi in a classic, or any car for that matter. too ugly IMO

andrewmp6

Look around on http://midnightdsigns.com/james/ hes a member on here jamesw you can pm me he can answer about any question you have.

sschanz

+1. I was going to recommend the same. James is a wealth of knowledge on this subject.

It's not that hard, just time consuming. Both blocks same size. Few minor differences, such as dipstick relocation, oil pan, sump, fuel pump, wiring, 69-70 gas pedal, etc. but all managable.

It's best to buy one from a 89-93 Mustang. Get everything you can....all the wiring, computer, etc. These motors last forever and tons of things you can do with them.

All the best.