I6 to V8 swap
Oct 21, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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I6 to V8 swap
i know i know lost of threads on this topics....
but i have one shot at getting things i need from a donor car wit 289.
so i want to make sure i dont miss anything
whats needs to be taken from the donor car?
engine
radiator
coil springs?
motor mounts?
exhaust?
fuel line?
what else??
i already have the diskbrakeswap 5 lug front end.
and i put in a 8" rear end during the remodel.
THANKS
Oct 21, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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From: AL
I thought your mustang was a V8.
Oct 21, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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Won't you need the transmission, bellhousing, and trans mount?
I have heard the trannys betw i6 and v8 are different too.
Oct 21, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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I thought your mustang was a V8.
Shhhhh......... our little secret!!!
it looks fast
Oct 21, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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Won't you need the transmission, bellhousing, and trans mount?
I have heard the trannys betw i6 and v8 are different too.
ohh yeah i forgot that... yeah the transmission will be coming out with the engine.
Oct 21, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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On a 66 the V8 Idler Arm, Pitman Arm, Center Link, Inner and Outer tie rods are different. I'm not sure about your year. Did you need to change any these when you installed the Disc Brakes?
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Oct 21, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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oh yeah +1, the steering is different, well the linkage
Oct 21, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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You might be better off with a new exhaust system and fuel lines rather than one from a donor car.
Oct 22, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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The throttle linkage is different everything but the engine on your list id buy new no need to do it twice.
Oct 22, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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I didn't see the year of either the donor car (or yours, for that fact). But if its a 67, you're in an easier position. I'm guessing it isn't a 68 or later since you stated a 289.
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