Any Mustang Experts

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by StreetSnake

Everyone has been so helpful with technical questions on the Cobra and I was hoping for some help on a mustang question.

I have a 1968 mustang convertible that I am getting ready to restore. I am hoping to put a 4.6 modular in and was wondering if the shock towers on the mustangs are all the same or if they are different depending on which engine it came with. This one I have used to have a 6 cyl. Thanks for your help in advance.

Well, to answer your question, is it possible, yes, it is. Are all shock towers the same, not quite, but again since you are a post 1966 chassis, by using the link that CB posted you can install the 4.6L modular motor in your chassis.

Now, with that said, I suggest that before you do the installation, you install a set of lower shock tower wrap around supports as the 6cyl cars did not always come with them (depends on which plant your car was built in and what time of the year). After that an upgrade to the 6cyl suspension will be in order, shocks, springs, upper and lower control arms, brakes (I suggest a set of front disk brakes be installed prior to motor installation), brake lines, all for starters. next consider what the rear end is going to be like, since you are rebuilding the front end already, might as well do the rear end at the same time. If your budget allows, the late model IRS kits out there work great, if not, then I suggest a Magnum rebuild kit from Mustangs Plus in California.......Tons of smaller items need to be addressed, but those are all going to be build specific, so get your plans in order, your credit card in hand, and go for it. Don't forget to take a ton of pictures along the way and start a build thread here for the rest of us to follow along.


Sincerely,

Bill S.

[StreetSnake]

Thanks guys. You never disappoint.

[Powershift1038]

You planning a 4.6 DOHC... or the 2V motor? I would go with the DOHC if possible. MUCH better engine.