Depends on what you're going to do with it. If you're going to autocross or something that will put a lot of hard loads on the suspension, modify the stock suspension or go Griggs. For most drivers, the M2 will provide a vast improvement over stock handling (some on VMF who have done bothsay superior toa modified stock-type suspension). See the Reenmachine build. This car was featured in Mustang Monthly this month. http://www.reenmachine.com/67_conv_2006.php. Again the main reason to go M2 is to open the engine bay. If you don't need the space for a mod motor or big block, notching the towers would be much easier and quicker, not to mention a couple thousand cheaper.

 

It seems that I have been turned away from spending unneeded money on the MII. I will look into updated stock suspension with the notch kit. Thaks again for your help ozarks06.

 

03Maverik,

Be careful about the RRS notching kit. I believe that this kit is for use with the RRScoil-over suspension. It makes a deeper notch than the link I gave in my previous post. The link I gave shows how to notch the towers while still using the stock suspension. If you go the RRS notch kit I think you are going to have to use their coil-over set up. I may be wrong and you might want to check with RRS to be sure.

John B.

 

Thanks for the heads up. I'll look into it.

 

And just for the record, you do not need to notch the shock towers to install a 351w or a 351c into a 65/6 mustang. Does it help, sure you can make an arguement that it makes changing spark plugs a little easier but both motors will bolt into the car with correct swap headers and motor mounts. Between the 2 the 351w is easier to install overall.

I have yet to bust a knuckle changing spark plugs, I simply use a spark plug socket, a 90 swivel and two extension arm. I don't even have to bend over.

 

Check out the front clip from www.fatmanfabrication.com. It's pricey but very nice.