Ok, I plan on driving this car daily, and hopefully make some longer trips in it to some of the different events held. I was wondering if someone could list me the items i'll need to address in order to swap a new motor /trans into my car. I was considering a late 80's mustang 302 w/ an automatic overdrive ******, or a chevy 350 /with a th350 or overdrive transmission. Would the ford 302 be an easier swap? The car is currently bone stock, it has the original flathead v8 with the manual 3 on the tree with OD. I'm sure I probably left out some info you need to know, so if you ask i'll try and answer it ASAP. Thanks
Hot Rod & Custom Supply has bolt in motor mounts for a 302/auto trans swap for your shoebox. I'm not aware of the differences in 302s from year to year though. They should also have something for a 350. You can get a 5% discount if you order online this month. Just type 'SEPTEMBER' in the coupon field. For the 302 swap, you will need a rear sump oil pan and have to alter the trans tunnel. I'm hoping to get this swap done soon also. Just waiting for the mounts to arrive. Hope this helps a bit.
Whatever engine/trans you choose, they aren't difficult swaps. Use a Bronco pan & pickup for the 302 & a Nova pan & pickup for the SBC. You may have some minor trans tunnel clearence issues if you have a 49 or 50 but 51's have a larger tunnel for the fordomatic ******s that were introduced that year. Also, ditch the stock rear & get a Mavrick rear (almost a bolt in) or a Ranger pickup rear (move the mounting pads) with a ratio in the low 3's or hi 2's if you plan to do anthing beyond around town driving. Also search the board here for more info on this subject. Billy
email.. fred aka flatblackfive-0 at fredklinshaw@yahoo.com He lives in Camarillo and is building a 350/350 1950 sedan for a friend right now.. he's cool and knows a **** load of stuff.. Dan Gilday
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