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Shiny is Good! => General Pinto Talk => Topic started by: 72pintaro on January 25, 2004, 06:28:16 PM

Title: 72 pinto accepting 289?
Post by: 72pintaro on January 25, 2004, 06:28:16 PM
can anyone tell me what i will have to do in order for my pinto to accept the 289 i just bought?    motor mounts, transmission, rear end?  will everything handle it?  little mods to the motor  pretty much stock but new cam, port-n-polished heads     i was told by a friend to tie the frame rails together   im not totally sure what to do with that or if it will be nessesary  post if you can help  thanks Chris
Title: Re:72 pinto accepting 289?
Post by: turbopinto72 on January 26, 2004, 06:50:35 PM
 I think its the same as any V8 swapp although the 289 is a small block.
Title: Re:72 pinto accepting 289?
Post by: hoots on January 26, 2004, 07:39:21 PM
The 302 and 289 blocks mount the same, I used MustangII V8 motor mounts. Very little modification. The tranny mount was reversed, 2 new holes drilled and she dropped right in...so to speak.
Title: Re:72 pinto accepting 289?
Post by: crazyhorse on January 27, 2004, 11:46:50 AM
Hey Turbopinto this looks like a good subject for the FAQ
Title: Re:72 pinto accepting 289?
Post by: 72pintaro on January 27, 2004, 09:00:35 PM
Once the motor is in will the stock tranny and rear end handle the V8 or do i need to replace them?
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