motor mounts???

84 t-top stang · 08-31-2003, 09:57 AM

I have a 84 t top 3.8 mustang, and i want to put a 302 from a 68 mustang in it what do i use for motor mounts??? i don't really want to make them if i don't have to. lol. This is the only thing thats keeping me from putting the 302 in my car, i have every thing else i need. Has anyone else had this problem with finding mounts??? any help would be great!!!

Dark Knight · 08-31-2003, 02:02 PM

the mounts should be the same as an 84 302..

dont forget though.. the early engine has a different balance than the later engines... so you're going to need a special balancer thats 28oz and drilled for the 4-bolt pulleys.. if you want to run a serpentine belt.. late flexplate/flywheel wont work either

84 t-top stang · 08-31-2003, 02:56 PM

I went to advanced auto and looked at mounts for a 84 5.0 and they won't even bolt on my block.. Is there a braket in between the motor and the mount or something?? And i am going to use the v belt pulleys and the 68 flex plate too..

yoshi351w · 08-31-2003, 05:47 PM

The motor mount is something you can pick up in an auto parts store. What you need is the bracket that goes between the mount and the block. You shoud be able to pick that up from a junk yard.

QuantumMotorsports · 08-31-2003, 06:47 PM

Screw all that. What you need is the mounts from a 93 convertible Stang. They are one piece like the ones you can get from energy suspension, except they are rubber from the parts stores. They are like 28 dollars for each side. Go to the parts stores and check them out. The only thing I'm not positively sure of is that the 3.8 K member is the same as the V8 but I'm almost 99% sure. I know the 4 cyl is the same. Assuming the K member is the same, you're good to go.

Fox Body · 08-31-2003, 07:31 PM

...or you can go to the Ford dealer and get the entire 5.0 mounts (metal brackets and rubber mounts assembly, if you will) for your year car.

What transmission did you say you're using? Concerning the flywheel, Ford tech line can help on your application ((586) 468-1356).

84 t-top stang · 08-31-2003, 10:15 PM

I am using the stock tranny that was on the 3.8 for now, not sure what it is but is has been rebuilt not to long ago.. but i have a c4 i am going to have built for it. when cash permits. and the 3.8 and 302 flexplate look identical exept the 3.8 has smaller bolt holes that bolt to the crank.. I have the motor and tranny together waiting for motor mounts to drop it down in the car..

And i looked at a 85 5.0 at the local bone yard "with no motor" and the k member looked the same as mine.. the only thing i noticed differnt is the sway bar and coil springs on mine are a bit smaller. I never looked at convertible mounts they did say they were differnt on the computer at advanced auto i will check them out tomorow if they are open!!. thanks for all your guys help !!!

84 t-top stang · 08-31-2003, 10:39 PM

the only outher thing i noticed that might give me troubles is my oil pan? it is a front sump i think i might have to get a rear sump oil pan.. But i now ware there is a late 80's 5.0 cugar i think i can get the pan off off "It's all ready had the motor mounts robbed off it"

84 t-top stang · 09-04-2003, 10:25 PM

Well the motor is all in and done!! runs great. i used mounts from a 1980 thunderbird with a 302, also used the oil pan out of it too!.
i have put about 25 30 miles on the car, the only problem i have has is no speedo,well thanks for all your guys help!.

08-31-2003, 09:57 AM	#1
84 t-top stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: caro michigan Posts: 7	motor mounts??? I have a 84 t top 3.8 mustang, and i want to put a 302 from a 68 mustang in it what do i use for motor mounts??? i don't really want to make them if i don't have to. lol. This is the only thing thats keeping me from putting the 302 in my car, i have every thing else i need. Has anyone else had this problem with finding mounts??? any help would be great!!!

08-31-2003, 02:02 PM	#2
Dark Knight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Az Posts: 854	the mounts should be the same as an 84 302.. dont forget though.. the early engine has a different balance than the later engines... so you're going to need a special balancer thats 28oz and drilled for the 4-bolt pulleys.. if you want to run a serpentine belt.. late flexplate/flywheel wont work either __________________ 84 convt,roller 302,AFR's, performer 3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties stock cam, 1.7's 13.58@102.84 and a '68 stang .. project 8 sec street car... 557 big block + N20 :-) http://members.cox.net/darkknight302/68nwrear.jpg

08-31-2003, 05:47 PM	#4
yoshi351w Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: s. fl Posts: 23	The motor mount is something you can pick up in an auto parts store. What you need is the bracket that goes between the mount and the block. You shoud be able to pick that up from a junk yard. __________________ 351w powered 86 gt with a reverse manual c4. Lots more but whos counting.

08-31-2003, 06:47 PM	#5
QuantumMotorsports Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Norman, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 597	Screw all that. What you need is the mounts from a 93 convertible Stang. They are one piece like the ones you can get from energy suspension, except they are rubber from the parts stores. They are like 28 dollars for each side. Go to the parts stores and check them out. The only thing I'm not positively sure of is that the 3.8 K member is the same as the V8 but I'm almost 99% sure. I know the 4 cyl is the same. Assuming the K member is the same, you're good to go. __________________ Michael Black QuantumMotorsports Norman, OK 1984 LX Hatch 306 w/ TRW forged flat toppers, Comp Cams Magnum 292H, GT40P heads w/ 3 angle valve job, .550 lift springs, Angus Racing Roller Rockers, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 4150 650cfm carb, MAC 1 5/8 Long Tubes, Single Chamber Flowmasters, 91' T5 w/ Pro 5.0 shifter, Turbo Coupe 8.8 Rear w/ 3.55 gears, QA1 Motorsports tubular K member, no interior except steering wheel and seat. Coming soon: 6 or 8 point cage, Fuel Cell, Weld Draglites

08-31-2003, 07:31 PM	#6
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	...or you can go to the Ford dealer and get the entire 5.0 mounts (metal brackets and rubber mounts assembly, if you will) for your year car. What transmission did you say you're using? Concerning the flywheel, Ford tech line can help on your application ((586) 468-1356). __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

08-31-2003, 02:56 PM	#3
84 t-top stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: caro michigan Posts: 7	I went to advanced auto and looked at mounts for a 84 5.0 and they won't even bolt on my block.. Is there a braket in between the motor and the mount or something?? And i am going to use the v belt pulleys and the 68 flex plate too..

08-31-2003, 10:15 PM	#7
84 t-top stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: caro michigan Posts: 7	I am using the stock tranny that was on the 3.8 for now, not sure what it is but is has been rebuilt not to long ago.. but i have a c4 i am going to have built for it. when cash permits. and the 3.8 and 302 flexplate look identical exept the 3.8 has smaller bolt holes that bolt to the crank.. I have the motor and tranny together waiting for motor mounts to drop it down in the car.. And i looked at a 85 5.0 at the local bone yard "with no motor" and the k member looked the same as mine.. the only thing i noticed differnt is the sway bar and coil springs on mine are a bit smaller. I never looked at convertible mounts they did say they were differnt on the computer at advanced auto i will check them out tomorow if they are open!!. thanks for all your guys help !!!

08-31-2003, 10:39 PM	#8
84 t-top stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: caro michigan Posts: 7	the only outher thing i noticed that might give me troubles is my oil pan? it is a front sump i think i might have to get a rear sump oil pan.. But i now ware there is a late 80's 5.0 cugar i think i can get the pan off off "It's all ready had the motor mounts robbed off it"

09-04-2003, 10:25 PM	#9
84 t-top stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: caro michigan Posts: 7	Well the motor is all in and done!! runs great. i used mounts from a 1980 thunderbird with a 302, also used the oil pan out of it too!. i have put about 25 30 miles on the car, the only problem i have has is no speedo,well thanks for all your guys help!.