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Topic: 302 in a 65' falcon(newbie)
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Ciepher17
Journeyman Posts: 1
From: St. Louis MO
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 03-26-2003 03:31 PM
   
Sorry, I'm sure this a pretty basic question, but what would be involved in dropping a 302 into a 65' Falcon? Would I have to change any mounts or weld any supports or anything? And finally, would I have to beef up the front suspention since I'm going from a straight 6? Thanks
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cpmaverick
Moderator Posts: 1568
From: Auburn, AL.
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 03-26-2003 09:10 PM
Welcome to M&M!I don't know Falcon specifics, but here is a link to my website which explains the swap in a Maverick. The cars are very similar. http://tech.maverickgrabber.com Click on V8 swap button.  ------------------
-Charlie Ping
1970 Maverick Grabber
[email protected] with AC and overdrive.
http://www.maverickgrabber.com
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Riley
Journeyman Posts: 48
From: Jefferson City, MO, USA
Registered: May 2002
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posted 04-01-2003 01:32 PM
It will bolt right in using the stock Falcon V-8 engine mounts. Keep in mind that an early transmission will not bolt to a late model bell housing.
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chevy enemy
Gearhead Posts: 345
From: Milton-Freewater, Oregon
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 06-20-2003 06:47 PM
before i got my `64 falcon it had a 302 in it and they left the 6 cylinder suspenion in it and it worked fine.------------------
Tyler Shaffer
M&M`s youngest member
`64 falcon futura soon will be and in the process of being a 5.0 powered falcon
`51 willys jeep
`73 plymouth duster 318 5.33 suregrip
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tomstir
Gearhead Posts: 109
From: San Jose CA USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 06-25-2003 09:16 AM
I would recommend changing out the 6 suspension to the V8 stuff...especially the brakes. It can be done but wouldn't be safe!!!!! Eveything is bolt on.
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Riley
Journeyman Posts: 48
From: Jefferson City, MO, USA
Registered: May 2002
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posted 07-01-2003 12:44 PM
I forgot to answer the rest of your question. Here is a site that lists all of the parts necessary to convert a 65-66 Mustang from a 6 to a V-8. It should apply to your 65 Falcon. http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/3573/Special/6to8.htm
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