Ford i6 to v8 swap book

You can swap a v8 into a six cylinder, and though its not trivial, its also not the worlds most difficult install. Whether you want to bolt in chevys stateoftheart ls engine or classic small block, ford s windsor small block, or another highperformance powerplant, these kits take the guesswork out of the job and help you get your ride. This tech tip is from the full book, ford mustang 1964 12 1973. Found in ford fseries trucks in the 1960s all the way until.

The ford 300 cubic inch straightsix is a staple of american truck culture, having literally helped build this nation as we know it. Fortunately for 67 and 68 owners, the i6 continue reading 196768 mustang 6cyl to v8 conversion. If you are switching to front discs and 5lugs, you dont want this rearend. Ford v8s the small block ford v8 can be installed in most jeeps although generally not as simply or economically as the chevy v8. Ford introduced the windsor back in the 60s, before the first mustang even existed, and then continued to produce variations of this engine till. Engine swap guide v8 conversion mini truckin magazine.

I spent a month reading, copying and pasting parts numbers, reading whether i needed a heat plate for my intake manifold, what type of pistons to use. Unless otherwise noted, the parts listed are for v8 stang application. The windsor v8s will feature one of two different size flywheels. The v8 conversion did not cause the accident, the driver did. Since ford windsor starters mount to the bellhousing instead of the engine block, and because. Buy 62mm aluminum racing radiator replacement for ford mustangshelby v8 i6 mtat 1964 1965 1966. You just have to 19871994 ford f150 302 motor mounts and the v8 will swap. I wanted to give my ford 300 the horse power of 360 fe v8 215 hp, but needed 50% better mpg. Swap list parts you will need 302 v8 302 maverick motor mounts 302 frame mounts v8 engine crossmember double hump transmission crossmember v8 power steering bracket longer power steering hoses v8 alternator bracket v8 starter 250 i6 or small block ford v8 bellhousing. It s powered by a ford 460ci v8 bigblock engine backed by a 4speed m. Official site of ford performance parts mustang parts.

Its a very straight forward swap, the hardest part is the wiring and accelerator cable. Jeep v8 conversion guide chevy ford dodge engine swap jeepfan. The biggest problem with the ford v8 is that the engine is longer than the chevy v8. If installing a 351w or 351c in a 1965 or 1966 mustang you will need engine swap headers. Ford v8 engine families include the yblock 239 to 312 cubic inches, windsor v8 221 to 351 cubic inches, includes the 3025. Chapter 1 from the s10 v8 conversion manual 14th edition. Fuel injected ford v8s are especially exciting for a jeep engine swap.

Select the appropriate engine mounts, radiator and change the fuel lines if swapping from a l6 to a v8. Henry ford did not like the car because the engine could overpower its transmission. Not an ls or a coyote because there areprobably more dang broncos with coyotes than mustangs at this point and i dont want to deal with all the efi junk. Any ford 300 straight 6 engine swaps or advice out there. If you decide to cut corners, do not use the small 6 cylinder brakes. The biggest problem with the ford v8 is that the engine is longer than the chevy v8 which is a problem on cjs up through 1971. The ranger and bronco ii v8 engine conversion mre books. But you would not want to use a stock v6 driveshaft with a v8, they are not strong enough at higher speeds. Ive been considering switching my stock 170 i6 to a 351w or 302 v8 for a while. In 19061907, fords first straight6 engine was introduced in the model k. Try to go to your local parts store and get a radiator hose for a chevy 350 in a jeep cj, most times the say thats not in my book here. The ford motor company of america continued producing straightsix engines until 1996, when they were discontinued in favor of more compact v6 designs. V8 engine conversion is discussed in detail for the small block 289, 302, 351w and the big block 429 and 460.

If you need mustang engine swap guide then diy ford is the ultimate place to visit. One easy way to do a basic v8 swap is to purchase a donor car at the same time as you purchase your sixcylindered mustang. When ford introduced the lightweight, graywall iron six in the 60 falcon, it was a mild player sporting 144 ci stacked above four main bearings. All 19711977 mavericks and comets came with 8inch rearends, though 7172 170 and 200 ci cars had 4lug axles. Heres why the ford 300 inlinesix is one of the greatest. Build a 300 with the hp of 360 fe fordsix performance. The ford small block series are the 260, 289, 302 and 351w. Whether you want a modern engine, like an ls or a coyote, or a v8 from the same era, youll also need motor mounts, accessory brackets, a flywheel or flexplate if youre doing a v8 conversion but also want an automatic transmission and motor mount frame brackets. Radiators free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The following is a list of parts required to convert an i6 6566 mustang to a v8. Find a later maverick or comet to swap the rearend out of. The novak guide to installing ford windsor v8 engines into.

This 1967 ford mustang gets an engine swap, a 200 ford inline six for a 1988 mustang 5. The 144 grew to 170 ci, then 200, and ultimately 250. Check out the latest ford performance parts for mustang. Whether you want to bolt in chevys stateoftheart ls engine or classic small block, fords windsor small block, or another highperformance powerplant, these kits take the guesswork out of the job and help you get your ride. The 11 clutch version is denoted by its 164 tooth ring gear count and 1414 in diameter. This rustfree ford f150 4x4 pickup features a 3inch suspension lift and a 2inch body lift. There are conversion kits that allow a 302 windsor v8 engine to be fitted to the xkxp falcons, the kit consists of engine mounts, crossmember, c4 transmission mount and radiator mount. The v8 drums were barely adequate and the front discs only delayed the continue reading 196566 mustang 6cyl to v8 conversion. Big block v8s and heavy old i6s should hardly be considered in short. Ford v8 s the small block ford v8 can be installed in most jeeps although generally not as simply or economically as the chevy v8. At this site you can find books and information about ford engine swaps.