Ok my dad has been pondering this question for a long long time... Is it possible to switch his 200 sprint 3speed 1967 coupe into a 4speed? He would like to keep the sprint engine in it but he just wants a 4speed for less noise etc. So is there a bell housing out there that he could buy and just slap that bell housing on and a the 4speed in her or what else is there that would be involved other than probably mounts? Is it even possible? Thanks a bunch

 

First of all your dad needs to understand that he only has an I6 Mustang engine. The sprint package came with the upgrades of a center console and spinner hub caps and a chrome carb cap. Ford made that available as an option because they were running out of the 289's duiring that time frame in order to sell more I6's that they had in stock at he time.

 

alright that doesnt change the question though can a 4speed be put behind the 200?

 

also that is not true because his car did not come factory with a center counsel, and it is for sure a sprint package because we sent into ford for a info sheet on the car. The sheet says everything on the car that you could ever imagine...

 

No Argument. If the car didn't have a center console from the factory and it is a factory I6, then it is not a Sprint package.

 

what ever... either way is my question possible or not I didnt post here to be told I am wrong when I am just reporting what ford DIRECT has told us.

 

It should not be a difficult swap. go here and do a search on bell housings. there should be a thread with a link to an excellent web site that shows all the bell housings and transmissions.

http://fordsix.com/

This is an excellent web site with very knowledgable people on 6 cylinder Ford engines.

Your dad probably has the 3.03 3 speed, full synchomesh in forward gears.

While you're at it. Look into swapping in a T-5. They are cheap and the 5 speed really wakes up the car.

Good luck,

 

I agree with Scott H. I'm going with a T-5 in my 67 with a 289, and I've heard nothing but good stuff from people that have made this swap. Also, if you look around, you can find a complete conversion kit for your specific motor and year model.

 

I hope you got your question answered about the tranny. A T-5 would be sweet behind that 6 cylinder engine. The site that Scott gave you will be invaluable information for your dad.
I am not trying to be argumentative. I am just trying to help you understand what "should" be on a Sprint Mustang. The center console may have been taken out, but if it is a factory Sprint, then it originally came with a center console. Midway through the 1966 model year, the limited-edition Sprint 200 package began to be promoted due to the overwhelming demand for the 289 c.i.d. V-8, which Ford was running short of. What Ford was not running short of however was the 200 c.i.d. six cylinder; a direct result of the dismal sales of the newly-redesigned Falcon for 1966 (which also used this inline six as its standard engine). The Mustang Sprint 200 was a Ford promotion that would avoid a production slowdown in which the readily-available 200 six would be dressed up with a chrome air cleaner with a special decal and a chrome oil-filler cap. Two transmission packages were offered; "A" signified the car having a manual transmission, while "B" cars had automatics. It is estimated that of the total number of Sprint 200 Mustangs built in the 1966 model year that 75% of them were package "B" automatics. Further enhancements would be made both in the interior as well as the exterior with the interior center console with courtesy lights, side accent paint stripe (color matched with the car's interior), and the deluxe wire-style wheel covers. The Sprint name was rarely used in Ford advertising; the package was sold mostly under the guise of three distinct promotions, offered only as "Limited Edition" Mustangs. A number of convertibles and fastbacks were offered under these promotions as well, but it seems as though their availability was never advertised. While most Mustangs with the Sprint 200 label were primarily sold in the early months of 1966, some were built as early as November 1965 and some as late as August of 1966.