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Re: 65 Mustang Engine Transplant
<michaelvogel@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1137970305.114116.214210@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
> Hello,
>
> I'm looking for some opinions on the smallest useful engine that can be
> transplanted into a 1965 ford mustang... Is it a stretch to say that a
> honda accord engine might be compatible and/or even strong enough to
> drive the mustang?
>
> Or maybe the easier option is to modify the stang's 289 v8 to make it
> more fuel efficient. Comments/suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Michael
>
rebuild the 289. carefully select the cam, run a 4-v intake with a small
(low cfm carb with vacuum secondary. upgrade the ignition (petronix, unilite
ect) use high quality cap, wires and plugs. Find a 35 amp alternator, no
after market electronics, quality using a manual trans convert to over
driven T-5, lighten the flywheel and pressure plate, with an auto for an
over drive type AOD. lighten the drive shaft (carbon fiber, aluminum) find a
set of 2:11 or 2:34 gears, change the tires to the narrowest highest
pressure p-metric radials you can find and are comfortable with. remove the
carpet and trunk mat and the insulation under them, reinstall the mat and
carpet. don't carry anything extra in the trunk. Drive as if there is and
egg between your gas pedal and the floor,
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