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Topic: New Ford racing engine mods in a 65...what will work???
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Akreddog
Journeyman Posts: 1
From: Ketchikan, Alaska
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 03-02-2004 02:54 AM
   
I have been looking at motors for my 65 fastback and really would like to fit the 2003 5.4 liter lighting motor in it. Will this motor fit without major mods?? It is a SOHC motor it looks as though it would. I would like to know if that new 5.0 cammer motor from ford racing would fit without cutting the shock towers also (it is a dohc motor though I dought it would)Thanks
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 1299
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-02-2004 07:40 AM
Those Mod Motors (4.6, 5.4) are HUGE. Makor shock tower/suspension mods will be required.
Why not go for the 392w crate motor if you have to have a crate motor.
Better yet, build your own.
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Mooney
Gearhead Posts: 1691
From: Marietta, Ga
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 03-02-2004 08:02 AM
Welcome to M&M!
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grandestang
Gearhead Posts: 375
From: Lake Bluff, Illinois USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 03-02-2004 12:58 PM
Agreeing with the above statement, those mod motors really are huge. Shock towers definitely would have to be cut. You can make more power, for probably a boatload cheaper using a 351W stroker motor. And if you want fuel injection, it really should be no problem. So basically what I'm trying to say is do what Mpcoulv said!  Weclome to M&M !!! Paul ------------------
1970 Grande
H code 351W FMX
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Red65
Gearhead Posts: 115
From: Northglenn, CO, USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 03-02-2004 04:32 PM
Take a look at the engine compartment photo in this link, near the end of the page... http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=6584 You'll see they had to remove the shock towers completely.
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