Late model 1966 Mustang advice
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Late model 1966 Mustang advice
I'm thinking about putting a late model (87-93) 5.0 into a 66' coupe just for a daily driver. has anyone done it and do have any advice for me?
Thanks
Kerry
Thanks
Kerry
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Re: Late model 1966 Mustang advice
We're doing that with a 65 galaxie. You need to decide on a few things going in. Will it be fuel injected or carbed. We are using a carb. The accessory drive needs to be addressed. Do you want to use a V-belt or serpentine set-up. The balancer pulleys are different late model to old. We got lucky and are using a 5.0 out of an 89 or 90 lincoln. It has two multi-rib modern style belts and the water pump is a standard rotation water pump. 5.0's in mustangs use a single belt and are reverse rotation. The Lincoln motor, which is a roller block (not all are, I swapped in a Mustang GT cam), allowed me to use an early style timing chain cover with provision for mechanical fuel pump. Otherwise, you'd need an electric pump for the carb, which I don't want on this car.
Google the 5.0 swap to early mustang and your head will swim. It's a great thing, but there are obstacles.
Good Luck
TJ
Google the 5.0 swap to early mustang and your head will swim. It's a great thing, but there are obstacles.
Good Luck
TJ
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Re: Late model 1966 Mustang advice
I swapped an 88 5.0 into a 66 Fairlane years ago. I would just get a complete everything if you can. I ran external walbro pump and used the factory fuel line as a return line and plumbed it into the filler neck. Everything is typical sbf as far as front sump oil pan. You will need to drill out a hole in the timing cover for the dipstick as well. I modified the stock efi harness. There is a lot of info out there and i would recommend doing it.
Below is a pic of my uncles 66 that he did.
Below is a pic of my uncles 66 that he did.
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it's a cool setup for a dd.i would'a did my 68 that way but it's a 351 and has a healthy cam in it.i may someday put a fast efi on it.
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Wow! Thanks guys. I had no idea it would be that involved. My theory was to buy a wreck and transplant everything. I kind of wanted fuel injection and an electric pump.
My car has the old cloth covered wiring and a generator. I wanted to swap wiring and go AC...with A/C to boot. Also, long term, disc brakes and maybe some upgraded suspension parts.
I'll keep everyone posted and please do not hesitate to comment further.
Kerry
My car has the old cloth covered wiring and a generator. I wanted to swap wiring and go AC...with A/C to boot. Also, long term, disc brakes and maybe some upgraded suspension parts.
I'll keep everyone posted and please do not hesitate to comment further.
Kerry
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Re: Late model 1966 Mustang advice
Great upgrade and its been done a whole lot over the years.
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That would be awesome as a daily driver. Good luck with the project!
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Re: Late model 1966 Mustang advice
knrclark wrote:Wow! Thanks guys. I had no idea it would be that involved. My theory was to buy a wreck and transplant everything. I kind of wanted fuel injection and an electric pump.
My car has the old cloth covered wiring and a generator. I wanted to swap wiring and go AC...with A/C to boot. Also, long term, disc brakes and maybe some upgraded suspension parts.
I'll keep everyone posted and please do not hesitate to comment further.
Kerry
Check your Vin # Kerry,the generator's were replaced by Alt's in 65. Looks to have a 66 grill though.
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Hey Rick, it's funny you mention that. There is a lot of weird stuff on this car. I was talking to the guy who owns that Mustang ranch a while back and he had similar concerns. The VIN# says it is a 66. My Dad ordered this car from a dealer. I suspect he just got some goodies when he was not supposed to. One of the reasons I decided to Mod the thing and not go back all original is these funny issues and it is a 66 coupe and nothing special except it belonged to my Dad since it was born. If I spend 10,000 on it it would still only be worth about 3500 at best, so, she gets upgraded and driven around and not a creampuff.
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