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Here, a 460 big-block drops into a late-model Mustang using Total Performances front-plate-mount kit. These kits are preferred over side-mount kits for this swap because they easily clear large-tube headers. Total offers a wide variety of kits for putting just about any Ford V-8 into cars and trucks dating back to the 50s. |
If theres been a renaissance in upgrading late models to big-block power, retrofitting late-model EFI engines into classic Mustangs has been equally as popular. Windsor-Fox offers a whole line of products to facilitate the 5.0 V-8 with T5 manual or AOD automatic switchover. |
You need a shoehorn to stuff the new modular engines into early Mustangs and Falcons. Axing the high shock towers for a modern rack-and-pinion steering and suspension setup is mandatory. Advanced Engineering West is presently doing these swaps in-house and may offer a kit later. |
Crites Restoration Products specializes in FE and 385-series big-block conversion parts for the 66-79 Fairlane, Ranchero, Torino, Comet, and Cyclone. These block brackets, insulators, and frame brackets mount a 429/460 in a 66-69 Fairlane. |
Ron Francis offers custom wiring harnesses to run Ford EFI engines (including the new 4.6L modular series) in custom retrofit applications. This breakout box/fuse panel serves as the link between the traditional harness and the computer. It allows you to install the computer in the trunk or under the seats. |
Windsor-Fox offers this crossmember for installing the AOD trans in early Mustangs. It sells a T5 crossmember too. For a late Fox chassis, you can buy a Ford Motorsport universal double-hump crossmember (PN M-5059-A) that accepts most Ford trannys. |
Ford engine swaps can be tricky. There are two different series of big-blocks, each with unique dimensions, mounts, and bellhousing bolt patternsand those are the easy series to keep track of! On the small-block side of the street, there are four different deck heights, two different engine-mount configurations, three different bellhousing bolt patterns
not to mention variations in the amount of external imbalance (which calls for different flywheels and harmonic balancers). Some masochist has to attempt to sort this stuff out; namely, yours truly
so here we go! Well concentrate on V-8 applications here; who cares about anything whimpier?