i need help

Chevysucks · 03-06-2000, 07:39 PM

Hi i have just recently purchased a 1980 ford mustang and it only has a 4 cylinder in it. So i e-mailed someone at another ford site and asked them if i could fit a 302 in it without cutting out the fender wells, and they replied and said that i could do that easily and i could even put in a 351 but i would have to replace the whole drive train. I am wondering how much $ this would cost me, I am seriously thinking about putting the 302 in it for now since it is just going to be an everyday driver, but i would like to get it into at least the 12 second zone in the quarter mile. If any one could help me out I would appreciate it.
thanks,
Jeremiah Smith

brooksgnm · 03-07-2000, 04:28 PM

Yes it can be done. You do not have to do any cutting of the fenderwells, and yes you can fit a 351 in without much more trouble too. Here's a list of things that i can think of that you will need:
1:302/351 Motor
2:Clutch & tranny combo
3:New motor mounts(convertible type) and tranny mounts(suggested)
4

ual hump crossmember(for dual exhaust)
5:8.8 inch rear end(you'll break the original in no time)
6:Wiring: pretty straightforward, just mark where they were before & use what you need.
7:Suspension:you'll probably want to change the front springs unless it's gonna be a dragger, rear springs suggested, new shocks/struts suggested.
8:brakes: 87-93 stangs came with bigger front discs, you'll want to change to those for acceptable braking.

Thats a pretty basic list, you'd be best off buying a 87 and up parts car w/ good drivetrain and convery it to carb. A 351 would not be that much more expensive when starting from a 4cyl, but you would have to get headers, accessory brackets, etc to get it all running together. Ask away any questions..

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03-06-2000, 07:39 PM	#1
Chevysucks Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Stroudsburg, PA, USA Posts: 150	i need help Hi i have just recently purchased a 1980 ford mustang and it only has a 4 cylinder in it. So i e-mailed someone at another ford site and asked them if i could fit a 302 in it without cutting out the fender wells, and they replied and said that i could do that easily and i could even put in a 351 but i would have to replace the whole drive train. I am wondering how much $ this would cost me, I am seriously thinking about putting the 302 in it for now since it is just going to be an everyday driver, but i would like to get it into at least the 12 second zone in the quarter mile. If any one could help me out I would appreciate it. thanks, Jeremiah Smith

03-07-2000, 04:28 PM	#2
brooksgnm Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 582	Yes it can be done. You do not have to do any cutting of the fenderwells, and yes you can fit a 351 in without much more trouble too. Here's a list of things that i can think of that you will need: 1:302/351 Motor 2:Clutch & tranny combo 3:New motor mounts(convertible type) and tranny mounts(suggested) 4 ual hump crossmember(for dual exhaust) 5:8.8 inch rear end(you'll break the original in no time) 6:Wiring: pretty straightforward, just mark where they were before & use what you need. 7:Suspension:you'll probably want to change the front springs unless it's gonna be a dragger, rear springs suggested, new shocks/struts suggested. 8:brakes: 87-93 stangs came with bigger front discs, you'll want to change to those for acceptable braking. Thats a pretty basic list, you'd be best off buying a 87 and up parts car w/ good drivetrain and convery it to carb. A 351 would not be that much more expensive when starting from a 4cyl, but you would have to get headers, accessory brackets, etc to get it all running together. Ask away any questions.. ------------------ mark brooks. '85 gt hatch,ssm bars,draglites,msd ignition,dual quad setup,8.8 rear3.73,electric fuel pump,supertrapp exhaust,motorsport trans,many many more... Go to http://www.tealnet.com/mustang1/mark_brooks/index.asp to see it!