4 to 5 lug switch
I have a '65 coupe with a 200 I6 and a C4 trans. The original motor was junked years ago so the numbers don't match and I'm thinking I wan't to get rid of the little 6 for a V8. I also want to do disc brakes all the way around so I have to convert the 4 lug hubs and axles to 5. Any advice???
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New rear end, I believe V8 spindles, V8 steering parts. Will most likely need a new driveshaft too.
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You can swap in an 8 inch rear end from a V8 car and get Granada front disc brakes.
You can also get a Versailles 9 inch rear end. You can also check out these guys CSRP for front brakes. discbrakeswap.com I have Granada front and Versailles rear. |
Sell the car and buy a v8 one its cheaper.Most spend 3 grand to swap it over and thats not counting engine or tranny.If you still want to http://www.mustangandfords.com/howto...ade/index.html
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Originally Posted by andrewmp6
(Post 6494520)
Sell the car and buy a v8 one its cheaper.Most spend 3 grand to swap it over and thats not counting engine or tranny.If you still want to
You can get front discs for the 6/4-bolt, dual headers & dual exhaust, t-5 5-speed trans, make the car faster and more economical, all sorts of stuff, with the 6. Have fun, save a bundle, and a lot less work. |
I did a V8 conversion on mine and it was not that difficult. However, I would have probably upgraded alot of the parts like the rear end and I would have done the T5 anyway. So, the conversion cost for me wouldn't be much different than if my car was originally a V8 car that I upgraded. Besides that I love my Mustang and it was my first car that I have had for about 15 years. If I had to do over again I would do it the same way.
I will agree that swapping to a V8 is a bit more work than most think when they go into it. You have to change out everything that 2+2GT said. I upgraded most (not all) of those parts anyway, so it woudn't have mattered if they were stock V8 or I6 parts. |
Agreed that buying a V8 car would be easier but this particular vehicle is very clean and has sentimental value to me. Can't let her go that easily.
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Thats why I kept mine too.
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Originally Posted by andrewmp6
(Post 6494520)
Sell the car and buy a v8 one its cheaper.Most spend 3 grand to swap it over and thats not counting engine or tranny.If you still want to http://www.mustangandfords.com/howto...ade/index.html
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Originally Posted by lucasp
(Post 8347145)
this is not true, i spend under $1800 on my 302/c4 swap.:icon_playing:
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