Mustang, all original matching #s 6 cyl engine currently under restoration considering a 289. worried that there was more than one platform for that make and additional power could damage the car? Am I crazy? how do you know you're right? I am not doing the work, I am not experienced, laymens terms will be appreciated. I have heard both yes it could damage. and, No way it could. I don't know who is right.
2007-03-27 04:49:30 · 5 answers · asked by troy 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i own a shop,and i have done this a lot,the only thing you,ll have to change for sure on it is the springs ,and if you have the 4 lug bolt pattern still on it you might want to change this also,there's a lot of work in it,but there will be no structural problems though as far as the weight of the engine,but you do need to up grade the suspension system on it,the six cylinder springs wasn't strong enough to support the v-8 it will bow the front end of it down some,i have did several of these build ups,and you just do it one step at a time,good luck with it,i hope this helps.
2007-03-27 05:12:15 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a 66 mustang is a 66 mustang weather it came with a 289 or 6 cyl. the only difference is you will have to change the transmission to a heavier duty one and the rearend will probably be under sized for the 289, other than that the bodies and structure are identical.
2007-03-27 14:37:16 · answer #2 · answered by mister ss 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how are you able to no longer be waiting to have the funds for to easily rebuild the 289, yet you need to purchase a I6? For that low a cost opportunities are high the I6 would be in merely as undesirable shape because of fact the 289. you additionally can merely purchase a junkyard 302 for with regards to an analogous cost as they are everywhere. something does not upload up right here.
2016-12-19 15:03:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be alright structurally but the suspension will probably need heavier springs. In 1966 the Mustang had a real frame. Later models only have a semi-frame. In semi-framed cars you need to add a structural frame if you want it to handle the extra torque. Your car will be fine as long as the frame is in good shape.
2007-03-27 04:55:37 · answer #4 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO BUT YOU NEED TO CHANGE FRONT SPRINGS FOR ADDITIONAL WEIGHT.
2007-03-27 04:55:33 · answer #5 · answered by James B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋