Ok everybody,
I have the 8" rear for my 74, complete with Mustang II shock mounts, so I can get the more available MII rear shocks. The rear end swap is a definite must do.
From a donor car, I have aquired Mustang II V8 frame mounts, motor mounts, stock exhaust manifolds with the stock header pipes, oil pan and front sump for the oil pump.
I already have a Turbo Coupe T-5 in the car.
I was planning on getting a 1969-1973 302 long block as they were rated at 220hp with a 2 barrel carb which shouldn't be too much power for the 4cyl T-5. ( I think they are good to about 265hp)
On the V8 swap thread, it says that the firewall will need to be pounded a bit. Does that go for the 74 and up with the larger engine compartment? Are we talking major modification, or just a few inches of clearance?
I also noticed that the stock Mustang II exhaust manifolds point straight back and then turn down, probably at the bellhousing. has anyone out there used the stock Mustang II V8 exhaust? have you had clearance issues?
I know a lot of you like the 2.3 Turbo swap as opposed to the V8, but you just can't beat that "lug-lug-lug-lug" sound of a small block!! I also think the car will be quite the sleeper and cruise well with a V8 and overdrive.
Anyway, any advice would be helpful
Joe