[alke]

Hi, i'm new and i'm going to be getting my first mustang, a '77 Cobra II, soon, probably by the end of the month. The body is in great shape and the most engine work it could need is a new battery or transmission. What I was wondering is a few things, firstly if it does need a new transmission, how hard would it be to change it from an automatic to a standard, second does anyone know about modifying laws in Canada, and thirdly what would you recomend I start with to get some the most bang for my buck?

Thanks, Ryan

[rotorr22]

Ryan,

Keep the automatic with a 302. The four speed stick is a weak piece that won't hold up under abuse. As for mod's, it's easy to make 250-300 HP with a 302 with quality heads like AFR's, TFS's etc. and a good cam. The 8 inch rear will hold up OK if you don't drag race it. Otherwise, switch to a 9". One big upgrade is brakes. The stock "II" brakes are tiny and dangerous if you are making any amount of power.

[ScottHalliday]

Ryan,

Did you buy the 77 Cobra II after and if so, just wondering what parts you decided to upgrade?