1966 Ford Mustang Engine Queston
Asked by KurtVagnor May 14, 2017 at 03:50 PM about the 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe RWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
Hello,
I recently purchased a 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe and its a project car. I
bought it for around $4000, it runs but it needs a lot of work. It currently has
a V6 in it, but I would like a V8 maybe a 289 and I was wondering which
route I should go. Should I purchase the engine of my liking and install it or
go ahead and sell this car and try and find one with the engine I want. I am
new to cars but I'm learning.
-Thanks
6 Answers
what is your favorite year...what do you want to do with it ..cruse..show, ...race... why mess with the 289ci when you can have so much more...any v8 swap will require the same amount of work...so go big..or go home ...enjoy,k > http://www.proformanceunlimited.com/specs/343_350dropAL.html
KurtVagnor answered 7 years ago
Thanks Tom and Kelly. Thanks for the advice Kelly.
gt350cobra answered 7 years ago
you will only have enough room for a small block engine and you will have to change your springs and spindle and caliper or drums depending on your brakes if you have power steering your fine if you don,t you,ll need some power to steer the cae
KurtVagnor answered 7 years ago
Appreciate it guys. To answer your question Js08016, I bought intending to put a V8 in it. After thinking about it, just wasn't too sure if I would be better off selling the '66 I have now and purchasing one with a V8 289 or maybe something better already in it. (Money wise) I definitely like them original as well.
If your car has a V6 in it then that is not original. I would do some research to see if it came with a inline 6 or a 289. I think all the 6 banger cars had 4 lug wheels as well as other light duty parts. It would be easy to convert it to a 289 but I would go period correct with the conversion with all OEM type parts.
KurtVagnor answered 7 years ago
I will have to check that out, thanks F_O_R.
