[TorqueWrench08]

Whos dropped a 302 into their 74 M II? Im curious to what problems you encountered and how you solved them because my cousin hs donated a 302 and tranny to my project car which currently has the 2.3L sitting in it right now.

A couple things I have heard about:
1.the radiator needing to be placed in front of its current mounting support which results in the removal of the hood latches and requiring hood pins

2.need the 302 mounts from a 75-78

3.need a different trans crossmember

Can anyone confirm/elaborate/or dispute these or add your own?Hopefully someone has done this before and can shed some light on my situation.

[nigel]

Put a couple in two ways. First way used a motor plate with the 302. The second we used the stock motor mounts and a double hump crossmember for dual exhaust. Used the stock tranny mount with the motor plate.

[TorqueWrench08]

Im not a proffessional auto mechanic-could you explain more about the motor plate?

Im sure me needs will also depend greatly on what trans I plan to use also, and for the life of me I cant remember what my cousin said he had

[T. Hadley]

Originally Posted by TorqueWrench08

Im not a proffessional auto mechanic-could you explain more about the motor plate?

Im sure me needs will also depend greatly on what trans I plan to use also, and for the life of me I cant remember what my cousin said he had

An engine plate is really a racecar item, its an alloy plate that blots to the front of the engine, and would require welding some tab on the sub frame to bolt it to.

You will need the small M-II bellhousing, and the 8" rear from your v6 car.

Its a lot of work, but will be a lot of fun when done

[TorqueWrench08]

Thanks THadley for the explaination.I suppose I could have googled like I normally do but Im to the point where I think Ive fon just about all I can about the IIs from google.everything now is left up to the advice from other users.

The bellhousing you mention-is that off a 75-78 302?

[dragorphan]

The small bellhousing for the 302 was used on mustang ii`s from 75-78 but they are pricey. there was one on Ebay bell flexplate and the spacer for $350 plus shipping. If you use a C-4 auto the standard bell will fit. I have put them in two other cars and I am also using one for my 351w in my 78 coupe. I had to clearance the floor with a hammer on one of the cars but with the trans and the carpet in you could not tell. I have had to run a trans cooler due to the tight fit with the headers and the larger bell causing less air flow around the trans but with the cooler all is well.

[T-top Coupe II]

You will also need a v8 frame mount for the driver side.

[T. Hadley]

Originally Posted by TorqueWrench08

Thanks THadley for the explaination.I suppose I could have googled like I normally do but Im to the point where I think Ive fon just about all I can about the IIs from google.everything now is left up to the advice from other users.

The bellhousing you mention-is that off a 75-78 302?

Yes the engine mounts, oil pan, bellhousing, flex plate, and converter, Are all M-II items only, finding these items will make the swap much easier

You can make other stuff work, with alot more work...

[TorqueWrench08]

Just a little update, found out the donated trans is a T5.
Call me lazy but could someone just list everything I would need?Im starting to get confused here and just want a list so I can figured out prices so I know if I can afford it or not.