1965-1967 mustang engine swap question?

Question

can you swap a 1965 mustang engine with a current engine??

Answer 1

"Current" is the key word. You can put in a current engine, and it's been done, but for most folks it's not practical at all. Most current V8's flat will not fit in the car without major modifications to the car. Perhaps some current V6 or four cylinder enginecould be made to fit but I haven't heard of anyone thinking it worth the trouble to try.
The most popular swap is a "5.0" engine. Old Mustangs came with 289 V8's until mid-1968 when they became 302's. For all practical purposes these engines are the same. Ford kept on putting 302's in until 1981. Any of those, no matter what vehicle they came in, can be made to work and the swap would be fairly straightforward. In 1981 the 302 was changed a bit and called a 5.0. production continued until the last of the engine series appeared in 2001 Explorers. Putting one of these in is a bit more complicated but not terribly so. The last of the 5.0's in Explorers have different heads which can make them difficult to fit exhaust to.
If you wish a more "modern" engine, say with fuel injection, then a 5.0 from a 1989 to 1993 Mustang would be one of the best candidates. Such a swap has been done enough times that you can even buy "conversion harnesses" that ease the pain of retrofitting a fuel injected engine into an antique car. Other 5.0's from 1983 to 1995 in different vehicles can also be used for this swap but you will need to change more parts than with a more common Mustang-to-Mustang swap.
Another way of going is transplanting a newer 5.0 engine but using the vintage carburetor and ignition. This is a lot easier than going with fuel injection. It won't act like a modern engine but you can disguise the swap so that only a very few people will ever be able to spot that it's not the correct 289 your car might have come with.
If your Mustang is currently a six cylinder, you can still swap in a 302 or 5.0 engine but there's a lot more work to be addressed since the chassis, suspension, and brakes need upgrading too. Though more involved, thousands of people have already done this.
If you want to be a little different you could swap in a 351W/5.8 engine (like I am). A little extra effort to fit though. And other engines can be made to fit too, but the 5.0/302 swap is the easiest/simplest/cheapest.
There are any number of Mustang forums out there to read up on engine and transmission swaps that people have already had success with. Have a look. http://www.vintage-mustang.com/ is one I particularly enjoy visiting.

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1965-1967 mustang engine swap question?
can you swap a 1965 mustang engine with a current engine??

Answer 4

If you are wanting to swap to a current engine from the 1990's, try a 302 or 351 Windsor from a 90's Town car, Crown Vic, or pickup truck. Any of those will bolt in without much modification and with these newer transmissions you will have overdrive instead of a direct drive like the original trans. As for wiring it in, you do need to have a lot of knowledge on wiring diagrams and which wires to delete. Of course some of these Mustang parts places may have wiring kits that make installing FI a lot easier. This is the easiest way to go. I have seen people go with even newer ford engines but you now have to deal with all the crap like ignition cutouts, wheel speed sensors, and so on and thats a lot of stuff you have to bypass to get it in an older car. Good luck!

Answer 5

well, with enough money anything is possible. But why? all the electronic garbage on the new motors would drive you crazy trying to hook up or bypass and still get the motor to run right. Why not just put another new and correct motor into it? I did lot's of engine swaps, rebuilds and modifications on my mustangs many years ago. You canget brand new motors for your car that are original, or you can put in a new or rebuilt one, or you can rebuild the existing motor. You'd be much better off in the long run staying original.

Answer 6

Never tried it, however measure the outside width from valve cover to valve cover to make sure it fits inbetween the shock towers. After that take a center demention, from center of crankshaft to the top of the bell housing mount of each engine. If there is a large difference you will have to modify the tunnel were the trans goes. If you find that it will fit, go on the internet and google "Painless wiring". They can make or have a wiring kit that will omit all the wires you do not need. Good luck and have fun.

Answer 7

the 351 c is a small block and will bolt up to a c4 tranny. use the cleveland flex plate starter and motor mounts. c4s are good up to 300 hp so svoman is right you will probably have to find a c6 or buy a c4 with hard parts which will be much more than a good used c6. youll have to deal with the tranny mount drive shaft cooling lines and probably the radiator. none of the 289 mount and drive brackets will work either. if you find a 351c get the whole motor complete right down to the last nut bolt and hose. good luck......

Answer 8

using a later model 302 makes good sense. they can be bought & installed fairly cheap & depending on your funds can even have an aftermarket throttle body injection installed to eliminate the problems of a carb. alot of people want the look of the old but reliability of the new,I just finished a 66 for my teenage daughter & did just as i described, that way I don't have the worries of breakdowns when she's out
& about... there is no substitute for the looks of an original pony car !!

Answer 9

Yes BUT its going to be alot of work and time. I'm talking months. ....... the 65 has a carberator and the new ones are fuel injected. Find a good, by good I mean great auto shop that do specialty work and ask how much money and time will be needed

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