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I would like some advice on a new project which will be for my wife.
The project is a 68 Mustang that was a 6 cyl, automatic car. Drivetrain is gone, 4 lug running gear still in place.
I have a 351W and C4 in stock that could be used but was thinking a more modern and fuel efficient engine/trans could also be an option as well but am not that familar with late model Ford engines. Thinking a fuel injected 6 cylinder and automatic would work well for her. Is there a motor from a Ford product that might work? The wife would drive it around town for errands and to the Sat night cruises. She is not interested in smoking the tires.
I will also need to upgrade the front suspension/steering/brakes. What vendors supply a kit for upgrading to discs, 5 lug, better suspension?
Since the car was a 6 cylinder, do I have to upgrade the rear axle to accomodate a V8 or other powerplant? I would assume I should upgrade the rear brakes along with the front. What about the rear suspension?
If anyone knows of a website that documents such a build please point me to it.
I appreciate any constructive advice on this. I have pics of the car but cannot find an editor to reduce the file size for posting.
The project is a 68 Mustang that was a 6 cyl, automatic car. Drivetrain is gone, 4 lug running gear still in place.
I have a 351W and C4 in stock that could be used but was thinking a more modern and fuel efficient engine/trans could also be an option as well but am not that familar with late model Ford engines. Thinking a fuel injected 6 cylinder and automatic would work well for her. Is there a motor from a Ford product that might work? The wife would drive it around town for errands and to the Sat night cruises. She is not interested in smoking the tires.
I will also need to upgrade the front suspension/steering/brakes. What vendors supply a kit for upgrading to discs, 5 lug, better suspension?
Since the car was a 6 cylinder, do I have to upgrade the rear axle to accomodate a V8 or other powerplant? I would assume I should upgrade the rear brakes along with the front. What about the rear suspension?
If anyone knows of a website that documents such a build please point me to it.
I appreciate any constructive advice on this. I have pics of the car but cannot find an editor to reduce the file size for posting.