Author Topic: engine swapping  (Read 1873 times)

paul302289

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engine swapping
« on: May 15, 2011, 03:08:43 AM »
can anyone advise?
i have a 66 coupe that i am building with the intention of a 302. i have the chance of a 5.4 supercharged motor from a f150, you know what i'm thinking!! would it be worth my while or is it far to much work and aggravation, what do you all think, thanks, paul

Jeff73Mach1

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Re: engine swapping
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2011, 01:08:52 PM »
I will give you my opinion, but you have to decide what to do for yourself.

A 66 coupe will need to have the shock towers removed in order to fit the engine.  This means a rack and pinion front end with a mustang 2 type suspension or some other front suspension that will totally replace the shock towers.

If you are handy-you could maybe do this for 3 grand- if you are not an accomplished welder fabricator, someone is going  to sell you a kit for 3K plus and then you can pay for the installation.

You will need to rewire the car, add chassis stiffness with bracing or subframe connectors or both, with the added power and will likely need to upgrade the braking system all around.

It is a huge undertaking to do it right with lots of unmentioned expenses

AND you are doing it to a coupe which will not have a sufficient resale value to cover more than a fraction of your expenses.

Now in a fastback, it might make financial sense, but even then, I'd shy away from a mod that significant.

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Re: engine swapping
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2011, 11:27:45 AM »
Good advise. I've looked into upgrading to a later engine and passed on it for the same reasons you just mentioned. $$$$$$ and ROI. . . return on investment. . . . Good feelings don't pay for blood, sweat, and tears when it comes time to sale. . .  8)

 

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