1980 200 six into a '60 Falcon???

[Anonymous]

there's a guy on here selling a 200 six out of an 80 Mustang, and I'm wondering how tricky ot would be to put that into my '60 Falcon? I know the older sixes will all bolt in, but I'm assuming that a later engine wouldn't be that straightforward. Am I right?
Thanks,
-Josh

 

[63 4spd]

80-83 200s have low-mounted starters. According to the Performance Handbook, the starter will rub on the steering centerlink and the bellhousing pattern probably won't take your stock transmission. The centerlink can be flipped I guess...get the handbook if you don't have it, it lays it out pretty clearly

 

[Anonymous]

So it should be possible to get around the starter issue by flipping the centerlink, but it looks like I'd have to go with a newer tranny. I'm guessing that would mean either an auto or putting the shifter on the floor. Has anyone done a similar swap? Will there be issues with tunnel clearance for a newer tranny?

 

[jwb68c]

I just pulled a 81 200 from a Mercury capri with a high mount starter. check the engine first if possible could be an easy swap.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out. I'm guessing I would still have tranny issues, right?

 

[Anonymous]

I flipped the centerlink in my '63 when putting everything back together (not on purpose ) and the steering was messed up!