I6 to V8 swap

[Anonymous]

I have 2 Mustangs, a 66' coupe w/ an Inline 6 and a 86' hatchback w/ a 302 performance motor. I recently purchased the 86' from an impound yard needing many repairs. It needs a front window,transmission,tires, dash and door panels repaired and a paint job. My 66' is my daily driver but it's a slug. Can I put the 302 from my 86' and put it in my 66'. Will the C-4 bolt up to it or do I need to change bell housings? What about the torque convertor? The tranny in the 86' has fried gears. Its automatic but not sure which tranny it is. I will need V-8 motor mounts? Is there anything else I'm missing? Please help me. I'm a big Mustang fan and have owned my 66 for 15 yrs. All help is appreciated.

 

[Asa]

this outlines it pretty well

i noticed from your other posts that you've been lookin to upgrade for a while, and been thinking 'bout this for a bit, so i won't bother you about trying to persuade you not to do it
good luck tho

 

[CobraSix]

Just to play devil's advocate:

http://www.mustangsteve.com/MustangSteveFAQ.html

Read the part about swapping V-8s.

It appears that you've had teh car for awhile and have little intention of trying to sell it. If so,and you want more power...go V-8. That is the quickest and easiest path to power.

Slade

 

[Anonymous]

Good Luck if you decide to do it! I went as far as getting an engine and trans, however I am finding out that the value of my car will decrease greatly if I do the swap so I don't think I will make the plunge.....I might do some of the V8 mods ie. suspension and braking but just get some pep out of my I6.

Have fun.

 

[Anonymous]

thanks for all the advise. I think I'll leave the I6 in it . after all I did spend alot of time and money pumpin it up. I guess I'll fix the 86'. Then sell them both and buy a 2004 GT.