I just purchased a 1994 Ford Mustang GT for very cheap. The body is in real good shape. It currently has a Crazy Horse 302 engine(this engine does have some leaks and problems that will need to be fixed) in it but the previous owner put a GM trans in the car so it shifts bad(a place called TransAdapt will make a GM trans fit a Ford engine). I will be replacing the trans no matter what but the concern is as follows: I have a 460 sitting around the garage that I can spend a couple grand on rebuilding and i will need to reinforce the body and do extra things to ensure it is ok, should I spend the money to rebuild the 460 or should I stick with the 302 it currently has and buld the hell out of that? Anyone's opinion is greatly appreciated. FYI my dad is a mechanic of 23 years so I do have someone with experience helping me out with this.
2006-07-02 04:58:04 · 6 answers · asked by mvp 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Talk to your Dad, it sounds like he would know the best since he has first hand knowledge of the whole situation.
2006-07-02 05:02:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the late 60s I had a Comet Cyclone. I built a 427 similar the on used in the Shelby Cobra. It was a disappointment overall. While the straight line performance was gut wrenching, the damn thing wouldn't go around a corner for $hit. The engine was just too heavy. I did a tremendous amount of beefing the front end but still had alignment problems. In short, if it was me, I would stay with the 302, unless all you were interested in was a 1/4 mile car.
Good luck on your project.
BTW I made a lot of profit on that car. I actually got every penny back that I put into it and then some. A kid with money just HAD to have it. The same thing might happen to you so do what you think is best.
2006-07-02 12:14:48 · answer #2 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay with the small block.
2006-07-09 02:48:55 · answer #3 · answered by mark j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it up. It's going to cost more than this P.O.S. is worth.
2006-07-02 12:43:24 · answer #4 · answered by Me again 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if its a peice of junk sell it... if its in kinda good shape than fix it up... but if its in really good shape keep it .
2006-07-02 12:05:23 · answer #5 · answered by FOURwheelin_babe13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just put the faster engine in it. lol lol lol
2006-07-02 12:05:00 · answer #6 · answered by retta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋