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Good Afternoon , I just purchased a 67 coupe. orginally 6cyl but now has a 302 and think not sure how to tell. what year or if it's a 289. so I honestly dont know where to start or what to do. I use to be a general mechanic for about 2yrs so I have a good idea and knowledge and I been reading around and cant seem to find an answer. I want to convert from drum to disk brakes , I have a few pick and pulls around me but not sure which cars will bolt on . I read that a granada 77-79 will .but is there anymore cars? rumor is aerostar/ rangers/ explorers/ and 79+ mustangs front disk will work? does anyone know of this is true ?
also I picked up a t5 from a 98 V6 mustang. anyone know what kind of mods or flywheel / clucht il need. and I've heard I can get the read end out of a 95-99 explorer is this true as well?
I have good news for the disk conversion....even if it was an origonal six cylinder, the front spindles are the same as a v8. Any kit for a 67 v8 will work for the six CYL spindles. Don't forget to plan on bigger wheels so you can get larger rotors.
As for t5 swap, I would recommend getting with a company that can set you up with all you need. They can even tell you if the tranny you have is a good option. I have used MODERN DRIVELINE, very helpfull! Clutch info and all.
If it was a six, you will defenatly was a new rear end.
looks like a good car!!
i did the explorer rear end swap, you will needto get a second passenger side axle. you cut about 2 inches out of the tube and weld it back together and install the passenger side axle into the newly cut down drivers side.with the disc swap, i recommend doing the 2004 mustang cobra breaks. you can use you spindles and piece them together or buy a kit. i pieced mine together. I also haave a custom built t5 from a company in florida. cant remember the name. i had to go that route after i grenaded 3 other t5s. they work okay but if you build up the engine at all, you will need to build a t5 as well