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Topic: 427/428 Mustang II?
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R Rainwater
Senior Member Posts: 264
From:Puxico,MO. USA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-30-2000 09:20 AM
   
Has anyone here heard of putting a 427/428 in a mustang II? I have a 77 fb and I've been thinking of putting something like this in it. Possible? Well, anything is possible, right? Is it feasable?
Bob R.IP: 206.196.125.40 |
SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 6815
From:Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-30-2000 03:11 PM
That'll be real front-heavy.Remember the Quicksilver 460/MII ? ------------------
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a351must2
Senior Member Posts: 175
From:Snohomish, WA, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-31-2000 01:28 PM
definately would be a little front heavy, but custom mounts, fenderwell headers, and a cowl induction hood would make it fit just fine.Probably would be real nice with a rear sump pan and set back 8" or so. IP: 131.107.3.75 |
jnjrausch
Senior Member Posts: 60
From:silverdale,wa,usa
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-03-2000 11:08 PM
Yes possible. Seen a 77 HB with a 460 featured a few years ago. a guy in Puyallup WA. First question is "do I want to modify the body?" Definetly would need at least subframe connectors, and some firewall mods. I have a 351 4V in my 74. Size is about the same because of the heads. Exhaust is the hardest part. I originally did not want to alter the firewall. This results in not being able to remove tranny. Have to pull motor/tranny together. It's real interesting to do. haha After doing this about 4 times, I have obviously decided to box the firewall to get the c-4 (large dia flywheel)out by itself. If you must do a 427/8 need to have aluminium everything to get weight back down comperable to a 351w. Maybe get some handling other than nose steer.------------------
john
74 351C-4v Pro street
93 5.0lx reef blue
85 f150 4x4 riding high
68 galaxie 500 convert
77 T-bird Landau IP: 24.4.254.135 |
TomP
Moderator Posts: 784
From:Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 02-23-2000 02:43 AM
I tried to stuff a 427 in my Pinto,used the Mustang 390 block mounts and 302 frame mounts and an FE scattershield,it fit right in place of 289,i never ran it tho,i just wanted to see....headers didnt look like they would be that bad,except around starter.
Weight tho is a problem,distribution would be awful,but it can still work OK,definately use alum intake and waterpump,lightweight starter and small alternator,rear mount battery,whatever can be done to cut weight.IP: 209.167.211.50 |
SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 6815
From:Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-23-2000 03:12 PM
You'd probably want to use engine plates, cut the firewall and mount it as far back as you could.A better motor for a Mustang II would be a stroked 351W. There are kit that go up to 435ci. You have the cubic inches, and the lighter weight of the Windsor block. ------------------
SteveLaRiviere/Administrator
'72 Mustang Sprint 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac-Loc IP: 208.161.31.197 |
R Rainwater
Senior Member Posts: 264
From:Puxico,MO. USA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 02-23-2000 06:53 PM
It was just a thought. I probably will never do that kind of swap. the 351 does sound interesting.
Bob R.IP: 206.196.125.37 |
Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 4340
From:Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-04-2000 01:25 PM
Front heavy or not, I bet that it would be a blast to drive. I volenteer to be the test pilot!  Alex------------------
Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator
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R Rainwater
Senior Member Posts: 264
From:Puxico,MO. USA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 03-04-2000 02:06 PM
Alex, if I went to all the trouble to do that swap--- I DRIVE.  I still don't have my II together yet anyway. That comes first.
Bob R.------------------
75 II Ghia
77 II FB IP: 206.196.125.48 |
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