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Old 01-14-2007, 01:42 PM
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Default inline 6 to a v8 swap in a 85 mustang

i'm wondering if there's a kit to change over a inline 6 to v8 ?
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Old 01-14-2007, 01:49 PM
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No kits available that I'm aware of. Just get all the parts you need (engine/tranny/driveshaft/rear end(?)/cooling system upgrade/heavier front springs to compensate for extra engine weight, plust a whole LOT of more small bits 'n pieces. Are you feeling up to it?

If your doing it yourself then it can be a fun project. If your need to hire a mechanic to do the work it's gonna cost you a FORTUNE

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Old 01-14-2007, 05:42 PM
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Default RE: inline 6 to a v8 swap in a 85 mustang

do you need to change the crossmember for the inline 6?
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Old 01-14-2007, 07:30 PM
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Yea probably but that's not hard to do

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Old 01-14-2007, 08:45 PM
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yea, the inline 6s crossmember wont work you need the v8 or a 4cly.one
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Old 01-15-2007, 03:21 AM
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crossmember = k memeber...right?
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Yes
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