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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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Hey, question for all of you. I am swapping over to a toploader from a C4 and need to get all the appropriate parts. I am also swapping in a new motor at the same time. Should I be getting a clutch/flywheel/etc. for the year of the engine (1989 351W) or the year of the toploader (1966 4spd HEH-BW)?? This is all going into a '69.

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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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Youll need the flywheel to match the motor, and clutch to match the trans.
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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Check this out
http://www.napaliprop.com/trannyswap.html
Gives a general idea of what you will need. One word of caution though, the z bar mounts to a bracket that is on the frame rail and a stud that is screwed into the back of the block. However, LATE MODE BLOCKS DO NOT HAVE THE PROVISION FOR THIS STUD. Your only solution may be a hydraulic clutch. Someone here may be able to provide another alternative though.
Good luck.
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 11:20 PM
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I'll have the block checked out before I actually purchase it. Thanks!
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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you can get an adaptor for the z bar for the newer blocks it just bolts on to the bellhousing. All of the mustang vendors sell them between $40 and $70.
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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ORIGINAL: mustanglover66

you can get an adaptor for the z bar for the newer blocks it just bolts on to the bellhousing. All of the mustang vendors sell them between $40 and $70.
Can you help me with a link? I can't seem to find this anywhere
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 01:07 AM
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I am looking to order and can't seem to find what mustanglover is talking about, anyone?
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