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Posted by: Aussie XAXB

The March 2006 issue of Mustang Monthly has a detailed article about converting a classic Mustang from a 6 to an 8 cylinder and what needs to be done with the suspension and why.

Steve

Posted by: dblcola

I'm going right now and find one. I've always been told " its cheaper to sell your 6 cylinder and buy a v8 rather than convert". It will be interesting to see what this article has to say. thanks for the heads up.

Posted by: Aussie XAXB

If you have a car that is in good shape you area taking a chance that you will find another in the same shape at a price you can afford just to get one with an 8.

Where I come from (the past, LOL) it was an automatic thing to yank a 6 and drop in an 8. It's no biggie. With the Mustang you will need more than on a bigger car because of the difference in weight of the vehicles, but there is so much available for the Mustang.

I just got a set of Granada spindles with caliper brackets and dust shields off of ebay to do the disc brake conversion. When I get new flex lines, proportioning valve, and rotors and calipers it will still be a lot cheaper than any of the kits on the market.

Steve

Posted by: dblcola

Hey I'm going to give it a shot. Just bought an 8 that is complete but very bad body rot. I'm going try the conversion. They are both 67 coupes.