4.6 swap?

macx · 10-17-1999, 10:28 PM

Anybody have any info - especially with AODE, into 70 for nice daily driver, not street racer?

Thanks!

hehhehmule · 10-18-1999, 03:25 PM

I think you'd be looking at a pretty expensive swap, and you might be disappointed with the results. Your looking at a complete rewire to get an engine you could easily surpass with a pushrod v8. If you're just looking for the cool factor it would be trick.

65Matt · 10-18-1999, 11:05 PM

Mustang Monthly did one about 6 months ago on a '65. I think they made a whole new firewall and Mustang II suspension. I may be wrong, though. At least this will give you something to start from.

Some other swaps may be more cost effective, but less original. I respect someone brave enough to cut up their car & take on the headaches (and $) of daring to be different.

66fastback · 10-23-1999, 07:28 PM

There is NO WAY that the 4.6 would fit in a 65-70 Mustang without cutting out the shock towers. This engine is VERY wide. Much wider than 289/302. Wider than the 351W. I seem to remember seeing somewhere that the 4 valve 4.6 is wider than even the old Boss 429.

You would HAVE to do the Mustang II front suspension swap. You should have LOTS of $$$$ to throw around, because you'll need thousands to complete this swap. Good luck no matter what your decision.

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10-17-1999, 10:28 PM	#1
macx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Gordonville MO USA Posts: 448	4.6 swap? Anybody have any info - especially with AODE, into 70 for nice daily driver, not street racer? Thanks!

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10-18-1999, 03:25 PM	#2
hehhehmule Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 608	I think you'd be looking at a pretty expensive swap, and you might be disappointed with the results. Your looking at a complete rewire to get an engine you could easily surpass with a pushrod v8. If you're just looking for the cool factor it would be trick.

10-18-1999, 11:05 PM	#3
65Matt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: GA Posts: 45	Mustang Monthly did one about 6 months ago on a '65. I think they made a whole new firewall and Mustang II suspension. I may be wrong, though. At least this will give you something to start from. Some other swaps may be more cost effective, but less original. I respect someone brave enough to cut up their car & take on the headaches (and $) of daring to be different.

10-23-1999, 07:28 PM	#4
66fastback Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 208	There is NO WAY that the 4.6 would fit in a 65-70 Mustang without cutting out the shock towers. This engine is VERY wide. Much wider than 289/302. Wider than the 351W. I seem to remember seeing somewhere that the 4 valve 4.6 is wider than even the old Boss 429. You would HAVE to do the Mustang II front suspension swap. You should have LOTS of $$$$ to throw around, because you'll need thousands to complete this swap. Good luck no matter what your decision. ------------------ 66 GT Fastback 5.0, 5-speed, cable clutch, JBA's, 3.40 gears, EFI coming soon?