Tossing around the idea of putting a 4.6 in my 6cyl 64 1/2!

[Mercury]

My 6 cyl 64 1/2 (My first car)is in real SAD shape. The Shock towers are toast, the front passenger side frame extension is bent. The Trunk is a collection of fine antique rust. The Cruise O' Matic slips in all gears (Foward clutches probably toast) The 170 in pieces.

The BOdy is in great shape, and for some reason, so are the floor pans and Torque box.

I've been thinking of starting to collect parts to convert the old girl over to a Mod motor. Since everything needs redone and replaced anyway, I thought might as well do something alittle diffrent with it.

Just think what a 2001 4V or even the 260 horse 2V 4.6 would do in that light as hell car. I imagine it would rip along pretty good. The only problem I really see (other than cutting the shock towers out and replacing the whole front suspension) is the clearance of the tranny (T-45 or T-3560) and postion of the engine. Any one have any ideas or pointer?

Anyone know any internet sites I can get info from?

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64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. 289, C4, Mallory duel point. Ported & Polished 65 heads shaved .01 with 351 valves, 11:1 comp, 1.7:1 rockers, blue wolverine lumpy cam, modified 4100 Hipo 4 barrel. GT Apperance pkg. And to many others to list

2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. BBK Underdrive pulleys, Flotech off-road H pipe. Hurst T-Handle, 40 series Flowmasters, Steeda Tri-Ax
64 1/2 red 6cyl coupe. Future resto.