in need of some help

[stang00vert]

I bought a 71 Torrio(restoring and dropping 460 with c6) with a 351c and c4 tranny to swap into a v6 mustang i have been searching for the right info and nobody keeps their stories straight. i would like to know do i have to change the k member on the mustang?i do know i have to swap rear end put a new fuel line and gauges and sacrifice the A/C....etc.

 

[NYstang]

Yes, you will need a new K-member.

the rearend would work, but it would have 1-wheel peel which would keep it from blowing.

transmission would need replacement

Fuel system wouldnt work with a carburator

Also, the gauges are electronic, as is much of the AC system. all of this would need to be replaced, and the AC would have to go.

Dont forget the suspension would have to be changed to handle the weight of a 351.


if you do all this, you will NOT be able to legally drive this car. The OBD computer will no longer be in service, and the car will not be scanable for inspections, leading to failure.


essentially, for the cost you could drop a procharger & supporting mods onto the V6 and end up with a faster car. and one that is legal.

 

[dsblk93gt]

Yea unless it was like a 94/95 V6 and a 351C is a not a common swap for a SN95 at all. A decent amount of guys do them in foxbodys though since even with stock heads you can get down in the low 10's with one. Hell I'd build up that 351C and keep it in the Torino!

 

[ProjectPatsGarage]

I agree.... the 460 ford is a pig... nooooo power.

 

[stang00vert]

thanks guys i knew i would get reliable information

 

[Ghostly Echo]

restore the car don't use it for parts lol

 

[stang00vert]

don't know if v6 forum is the right place, since i decided to listen to you guys and leave 351 for the torino,( im just gonna drop a carb 302 in the stang) but would i need a title to register 71 torino?if so how do i obtain it? because i am already done with the floor pans,now im gona start on the chassis