351w conversion

Fox Body · 02-22-2001, 08:46 AM

Oil pan: Probably need to order one made for the Windsor swap (from Summit).

Motor mounts: Need Motor mounts for an '84 5.0 Mustang.

Transmission: C4 . Before you stick it in, I would suggest saving up for a shift kit and having it installed.

From experience, I would suggest getting a rear end which already has 3.55s from a Thunderbird. (Better than getting a rear w/ 2.73s and having to swap them w/ 3.55s or 3.73s, IMO) Unless you get one for free, avoid a 7.5". You want 8.8".

The suspension you talk about sounds great. Get new shocks and struts, though (if you need to).

Need at least a 3 core radiator. Also should look into getting a lot of little new things, such as distributer, wires, etc.

84_GT350,
I'm pretty sure it was pre-'87 cars. Also, I had a 7.5" rear at first for about 6-8 months and that was all it could take (I don't know, maybe there was something wrong with it in the first place).

"because, no one’s really gonna be free until nerd persecution ends." ---Revenge of the Nerds
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'79 Mustang Coup
4" Cowl
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8)
Stock 5.8L
C4 w/ shift kit
1.5" MAC full length headers
Holley 750 CFM
Edelbrock intake
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
8.8" Rear end w/ 3.55:1 gears (Now that's more like it!!)

Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
14 x 4" K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup soon)

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02-22-2001, 08:46 AM	#3
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Oil pan: Probably need to order one made for the Windsor swap (from Summit). Motor mounts: Need Motor mounts for an '84 5.0 Mustang. Transmission: C4 . Before you stick it in, I would suggest saving up for a shift kit and having it installed. From experience, I would suggest getting a rear end which already has 3.55s from a Thunderbird. (Better than getting a rear w/ 2.73s and having to swap them w/ 3.55s or 3.73s, IMO) Unless you get one for free, avoid a 7.5". You want 8.8". The suspension you talk about sounds great. Get new shocks and struts, though (if you need to). Need at least a 3 core radiator. Also should look into getting a lot of little new things, such as distributer, wires, etc. 84_GT350, I'm pretty sure it was pre-'87 cars. Also, I had a 7.5" rear at first for about 6-8 months and that was all it could take (I don't know, maybe there was something wrong with it in the first place). "because, no one’s really gonna be free until nerd persecution ends." ---Revenge of the Nerds ------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup 4" Cowl Weld wheels (15x6;15x8) Stock 5.8L C4 w/ shift kit 1.5" MAC full length headers Holley 750 CFM Edelbrock intake 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters 8.8" Rear end w/ 3.55:1 gears (Now that's more like it!!) Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II 14 x 4" K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup soon)