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deadhead Gearhead Posts: 153 From: Registered: Sep 2002	posted 09-05-2002 10:18 AM The engine is out of my '65 coop. Do I want to add the tall '66 mounts to aid in the fit of headers? deadhead IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19751 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 09-05-2002 10:30 AM No. The 65's work fine. Also WELCOME TO M&M ! ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA/MCA member NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02 Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 Part time secret agent license #0089 Professional Manwhore The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked." IP: Logged
Jeff Gearhead Posts: 280 From: Moore, OK USA Registered: Mar 2001	posted 09-05-2002 04:08 PM I don't believe its a height issue, rather that the early mounts use space behind the shock tower that is not used when the '66 stamped frame brackets and saddle-style motor mounts are used. I believe 2 tubes on my Hookers pass by the motor mount closely and hence may not work with early cast frame brackets and motor mounts. If you're buying new motor mounts the saddle style are stronger and support more torque and hp. If you decide to convert use '66 frame brackets and Lakewood Muscle motor mounts. Note: you can use '67-'70 frame brackets but the upper outermost bolt hole needs relocaton on the '67-'70 frame brackets. To modify these, weld heavy 3/8" washers on the front and back sides of the frame bracket in the relocated position (corner of the bracket) then drill out the washer hole in the proper spot on the frame bracket. I can supply mod pictures if you like... IP: Logged

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