need a little help with engine question

kitchwitch7 · 06-16-2005, 09:45 PM

Well,here goes...
I have a 170 engine from a 65 mustang and would like to know if I could install it in a 1989 Bronco 2 that has a 2.9 six cylinder engine....
Do you think it would be compatable?

HotRoddin · 06-16-2005, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitchwitch7

Well,here goes...
I have a 170 engine from a 65 mustang and would like to know if I could install it in a 1989 Bronco 2 that has a 2.9 six cylinder engine....
Do you think it would be compatable?

Huh? I must be missin something, 2.9 L IS 170 cu.in. ? isn't it ?

Rod

kitchwitch7 · 06-17-2005, 10:49 AM

Yes,I know it sounds dum to a "cranky ole man" who happens to know what hes doing with cars(lol) but Im dealing with 2 shade tree mechanics who apparently havent converted to the metric systems yet! Not to mention,who believe that Duct tape is a serious and necessary tool! ha ha !
Thanx,we were pretty sure that it would fit,but there seems to be some worry about a bellhousing or some such...

Ps, your Falcon sounds hot! It was one of my favorites,back in the day!
Kitchwitch

Rev · 06-17-2005, 03:18 PM

My guess is which year and model are we talking about for these two ingines?

Rev

HotRoddin · 06-17-2005, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kitchwitch7

who believe that Duct tape is a serious and necessary tool! ha ha !

It is isn't it ????

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there seems to be some worry about a bellhousing or some such

Well now you're talkin tranny, and if it is a C4 there was a large and small bellhousing version. Perhaps one of the other guys know what year was what, because it's possible that might be a clearance issue ??

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Ps, your Falcon sounds hot! It was one of my favorites,back in the day!

Thanks !!! maybe someday it will be hot, but it's beginning to seem like by the time I get it together, we'll all be running around in photon drive hover craft lol It's my son's car, and he seems to think his money is better spent on wine women and song ! Imagine that !

rwhite65 · 06-17-2005, 11:27 PM

It's my son's car, and he seems to think his money is better spent on wine women and song ! Imagine that !

[/QUOTE]

Now, I never had that problem, but maybe that is why the car is here 10 years later all shined up in the garage.....and the ladies keep going bye bye

I am seeing a trend here
Ryan

kitchwitch7 · 06-18-2005, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HotRoddin

It is isn't it ????

Spesking as a woman,YES,it is!!!!!!!

Well now you're talkin tranny, and if it is a C4 there was a large and small bellhousing version. Perhaps one of the other guys know what year was what, because it's possible that might be a clearance issue ??

Thanks !!! maybe someday it will be hot, but it's beginning to seem like by the time I get it together, we'll all be running around in photon drive hover craft lol It's my son's car, and he seems to think his money is better spent on wine women and song ! Imagine that !

It is,isnt it?

kitchwitch7 · 06-18-2005, 10:47 AM

Sorry guys! I posted wrong.I meant to say to Hotroddin in reference to his son thinking that spending $ on wine and women;IT IS,ISNT IT?speaking for the women..that is...

Phillyfanfrombirth · 06-18-2005, 09:46 PM

Isn't that a V6 in the Bronco? I don't think those things are big enough to have an I6 in there...

kitchwitch7 · 06-19-2005, 12:14 PM

Yep! it has a v-6,and we have a '65 mustang straight 6 that we are trying to convert over to it.

kitchwitch7 · 06-19-2005, 12:16 PM

65 mustang straight-6
89 bronco2.9 6 cyl.

Gearhead999 · 06-21-2005, 05:06 PM

You can put any engine in any car/tk. Just how much "Work", and how much money do you want to throw at it.

The swap you're talking about, 2.9 V-6 pulled and an inline 170 just isn't swap made in heaven. Way too many differences in the engines to start with. Plus the Bronco II is FI with all the EEC harnesses and componets. The 170 is a single barrel carb. with points, condensor and "Zero" electronics.

I wouldn't attempt it. Just sounds like one heck of a nightmare.

It just might be easier to build a bridge across the Atlantic ocean to europe.

kitchwitch7 · 06-24-2005, 12:35 AM

OUCH! Doesnt sound too good for my duct tape bros! Thanks tho,you have probably saved us a heap of cussing....if they will believe it,that is.

06-16-2005, 09:45 PM	#1
kitchwitch7 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7	need a little help with engine question Well,here goes... I have a 170 engine from a 65 mustang and would like to know if I could install it in a 1989 Bronco 2 that has a 2.9 six cylinder engine.... Do you think it would be compatable?

06-17-2005, 10:49 AM	#3
kitchwitch7 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7	Re: need a little help with engine question Yes,I know it sounds dum to a "cranky ole man" who happens to know what hes doing with cars(lol) but Im dealing with 2 shade tree mechanics who apparently havent converted to the metric systems yet! Not to mention,who believe that Duct tape is a serious and necessary tool! ha ha ! Thanx,we were pretty sure that it would fit,but there seems to be some worry about a bellhousing or some such... Ps, your Falcon sounds hot! It was one of my favorites,back in the day! Kitchwitch

06-17-2005, 03:18 PM	#4
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: need a little help with engine question My guess is which year and model are we talking about for these two ingines? Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

06-17-2005, 11:27 PM	#6
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: need a little help with engine question It's my son's car, and he seems to think his money is better spent on wine women and song ! Imagine that ! [/QUOTE] Now, I never had that problem, but maybe that is why the car is here 10 years later all shined up in the garage.....and the ladies keep going bye bye I am seeing a trend here Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

06-18-2005, 10:47 AM	#8
kitchwitch7 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7	Re: need a little help with engine question Sorry guys! I posted wrong.I meant to say to Hotroddin in reference to his son thinking that spending $ on wine and women;IT IS,ISNT IT?speaking for the women..that is...

06-18-2005, 09:46 PM	#9
Phillyfanfrombirth Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Central PA Posts: 358	Re: need a little help with engine question Isn't that a V6 in the Bronco? I don't think those things are big enough to have an I6 in there...

06-19-2005, 12:14 PM	#10
kitchwitch7 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7	Re: need a little help with engine question Yep! it has a v-6,and we have a '65 mustang straight 6 that we are trying to convert over to it.

06-19-2005, 12:16 PM	#11
kitchwitch7 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7	Re: need a little help with engine question 65 mustang straight-6 89 bronco2.9 6 cyl.

06-21-2005, 05:06 PM	#12
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: need a little help with engine question You can put any engine in any car/tk. Just how much "Work", and how much money do you want to throw at it. The swap you're talking about, 2.9 V-6 pulled and an inline 170 just isn't swap made in heaven. Way too many differences in the engines to start with. Plus the Bronco II is FI with all the EEC harnesses and componets. The 170 is a single barrel carb. with points, condensor and "Zero" electronics. I wouldn't attempt it. Just sounds like one heck of a nightmare. It just might be easier to build a bridge across the Atlantic ocean to europe. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

06-24-2005, 12:35 AM	#13
kitchwitch7 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7	Re: need a little help with engine question OUCH! Doesnt sound too good for my duct tape bros! Thanks tho,you have probably saved us a heap of cussing....if they will believe it,that is.

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