Need an Engine

MustangSean · 10-22-2003

Anyone have or know where I can get a good 6cyl or 8cyl engine for my '78 Mustang II Coupe? I am in Raleigh, NC. Any help is appreciated!

**74stang2togo** · 10-23-2003

Any junkyard should have what you need, the following engines are relatively easy fits provided you have the right parts:

Ford 289, 302, 351Windsor V8s
Ford 2.3 4-cylinder
Ford 2.8, 2.9, 3.0(Ranger/Aerostar/BroncoII/MustangII/79 Mustang/Capri/76-78 Capri/Pinto/Bobcat)

Hope that helps.

strangeice69 · 11-08-2003

theres one in my yard by my shed

strangeice69 · 11-09-2003

for real..if you need it let me know. i just pulled it to put in my 302, which is getting pulled to put in my 351....whew, all in one breath

MustangSean · 11-09-2003

So its a 6cyl. you have? Cause I was thinkin, If Im gonna do a Whole complete engine swap, I might as well try to find a 302 first. Then if I cant find that, get a 6. I might try to get this all done by the time winter is over, I hate to work on my car when its cold especially with the plastic cause it gets so brittle. Thanks though for the info, I will keep you in mind when I go to determine which I need.

strangeice69 · 11-10-2003

your in luck there to .. i have a 302 from an 87 ford pickup and one from an 84 mercury capri/mustang

MustangSean · 11-10-2003

I'll get back with ya on that! If the 2 engines I heard about locally dont work out I may contact you. Get a price in mind and a ballapark on the mileage. Do they have Good Auto tranny's?

strangeice69 · 11-10-2003

the 6 does but the 302 is the one in my car and thats my beefed up c4 that im putting on my 351 unless i find a 5spd

Gullwing · 11-11-2003

No disrepect here but the 4 cylinder motor is rated at 88 HP and the 6 is 89. Unless you know something that I don't it would be a lot of work for little gain. I am sure that you can squeeze some extra HP out of the 6 but it is sort of like an orhaned engine. It would probably cost more to custom gind the cam, custom port the heads etc. You could build a 302 with stock appearance and 4 times the HP.

MustangSean · 11-11-2003

Yea, Im leaning towards that direction. I dont really need a 6 from the same year either, if I got a late model 6 that would be fine, BUT Only if Im having a hard time finding a 302! Which Im not, I know of about 4 right now, Im just waiting on pics and people to email me back. Thanks for the input!

Gullwing · 11-11-2003

I have been shopping for Mustang IIs for my kit car project. There are about 10 in the local area for about $200 each, this includes several V-6 models and a 4 cylinder Ghia. No V-8 versions. The one I am after is the only one with power steering. Other than the front end and a few hinges, some wiring, the heater box the rest would be up for grabs. Unfortunately the cost of shipping something from Gallup NM probably wouldn't be cost effective. Even a free V-6 wouldn't be a bargain if you add the cost of shipping.

Greg Walter
65 GT350
93 R type
88 GT convertible

**74stang2togo** · 11-12-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Gullwing
No disrepect here but the 4 cylinder motor is rated at 88 HP and the 6 is 89. Unless you know something that I don't it would be a lot of work for little gain. I am sure that you can squeeze some extra HP out of the 6 but it is sort of like an orhaned engine. It would probably cost more to custom gind the cam, custom port the heads etc. You could build a 302 with stock appearance and 4 times the HP.

The horsepower ratings changed from year-to-year for all 3 engines due to the constantly changine smog laws of the period.

Of course, building up the 2.3 4-cylinder isn't that difficult. The one in my Mustang is putting out roughly 140 horsepower (haven't gotten real dyno numbers yet, but I've run the numbers through my desktop dyno software, and 140hp is a conservative estimate). Racer Walsh carries an impressive array of parts for these engines. Looking on Ebay may turn up some of the more rare parts like the Offenhauser 4-bbl. intake manifold for them.

The 2.8L V6 is a sweet little engine, but it's hard to find parts for. It had heavy German and American aftermarket support throughout the 70s and early 80s, but it disappeared practically overnight. Some searching through E-bay turns up most of the parts though. Offenhauser 4-bbl. intake manifolds, turbo kits, headers, heads, and ignition upgrades were all available.

The 302 needs no explanation, but 302-powered Mustang IIs handle like a dog compared to their 4-cylinder and V6-powered brethren. The 302 sits too far forward and makes the car too nose-heavy. But it's also your best choice for power.

MustangSean · 11-13-2003

Its a shame that I couldnt have a nice discussion with Gullwing since he is from Gallup, NM. I was simply stating that its not often you hear of people from there. Anyways, If there are any smaller spare parts on that car GULLWING, let me know and I will pay for shipping.

Gullwing · 12-31-2003

MustangSean
There has been some delay in purchasing my Mustang II but I would gladly keep in tuck. I am brinking together quite a few mustang parts for my kit car. I expect to have a bunch of spare parts.

Gregory
Walter

webbers · 04-29-2004

hi. If Your interested in a `86 New Roller motor, Let me know. It`s a new short block. Will sell for 700.00 U ship.