any done lsx in early stang?
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any done lsx in early stang? the background: my g/f put the bug in my ear about doing something special for my mom (who's fave car was her 65 stang convertible (6 cyl, stick))
the set-up: I was offered a 5.3/A4 wiring pcm etc from buick rainier (sp?)
the goal: now I'm looking for a decent early stang convertible to convert
anyone done this swap or similair?
just curious, any advice, links, help greatly appreciated
the set-up: I was offered a 5.3/A4 wiring pcm etc from buick rainier (sp?)
the goal: now I'm looking for a decent early stang convertible to convert
anyone done this swap or similair?
just curious, any advice, links, help greatly appreciated
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I really cant see that it would be all that hard. It has a good size engine bay. The hardest part would be fabing up engine mounts, but dont really think that would be too hard. There is already a couple of articles articles on hydrolic clutch setups that can be done on the cheap but arent a sloppy setup. stangnet.net has about the best resource for the old mustangs however hope you got a good flame suit though there are guys that get crazy over a 4.6 swap, but im sure you'll find some suporters there too.
Graham
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I dunno, the early 'stangs had a narrow engine bay because of the springs above the upper A arms, knida like the early Novas. I would get a tape measure out and get to measuring before I did anything else. I recall seeing a SBC in a Mustang, but don't know what it took to get it in there. The SBFs are narrower than Chevys.
Pat
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A friend of mine is in the planning stages of an LS1 swap into a 69 coupe. From his measurements, He'll have to notch the shock towers a great deal. He's going with a set of coil overs to save a little room. The trans tunnel will also need some work. It looks to be really tight, but doable.
I'm far from a mustang guy, but if I recall correctly, the '65 is even narrower than the '69. As was stated before, make sure to take good measurements. It'll probably be pretty close.
I'm far from a mustang guy, but if I recall correctly, the '65 is even narrower than the '69. As was stated before, make sure to take good measurements. It'll probably be pretty close.
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Originally Posted by strahd_zarovich
I would love to see this swap. I love old stangs, but hate ford engines...
Anything is possible! There's one dude on here that stuffed one in an oldschool Minicooper...
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Originally Posted by Rhino
I'm far from a mustang guy, but if I recall correctly, the '65 is even narrower than the '69. As was stated before, make sure to take good measurements. It'll probably be pretty close.
since it's gonna be a driver the stock manifolds are usable maybe that'll help some
gonna take the advice and find a car to measure and photo first
thanks for the + responses
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you could always go with a mustang II style coil-over system to eliminate problems with the A-arms. After gutting the engine bay and removing the shock towers, I would think that there would be enough room in there.