Mustang engine swap guide. Id like to take the fastback to the next level here with a 46l motor but the computer seems so expensive compared to an off the shelf 50 computer.
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68 mustang 4 6 swap. 68 mustang 46 swap. Ive got a new old 68 fastback that needs a lot of fabrication on the front end which i actually enjoy. Joined jan 18 2016 3 posts. If you have an early mustang the engine will fit just like a. Discussion starter 1 jan 18 2016. This swap kit is for 1979 1993 mustangs.
Hello im wanting to do a 46 2v swap in my 68. Whether you want a modern engine like an ls or a coyote or a v8 from the same era youll also need motor mounts accessory brackets a flywheel or flexplate if youre doing a v8 conversion but also want an automatic transmission and motor mount frame brackets. In this mustang engine swap we replace the factory 46l mod motor in this new edge mustang with a 54l v 8 engine from a 2000 ford e 350 van 50 mustang super fords magazine. In this chapter i cover the common engine swaps for first generation mustangs that increase performance potential. My philosophy is theres no replacement for displacement when it comes to increasing performance but the key is how you get it. Ford racing three valve control packthe future of this swap is the three valve 46l engine from the 05 and later s 197 mustang gt.
We decided to swap a 2006 ford mustang gts engine into our 68 mustang. On paper the modular 46 looks attractive. Jump to latest follow 1 11 of 11 posts. Youll need a v8 to swap into your mustang. Weve been working on our 1968 ford mustang project for a couple of months now and this time around we work on the engine. Unlike most ls swap parts on the market this kit replaces the frame brackets in addition to the mounts so youll have clean mounting of your engine and not a mix of parts that are weak and dont work together properly.
It was designed around the cadillac cts v oil pan and stock k member. My last project was a coupe with a 50l efi swap and a must ii suspension.
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