Thread: For all you Mustang Gurus

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i saw one a few months back at a car show with a successful swap of a subaru 2.5L WRX STI motor, including the 6speed manual transmission and the all wheel drive... take note that the guy spent almost 2 years doing the swap, and he owns a custom fab shop

I sometimes feel guilty because while some of the other members are saying to "go for it", I am saying I don't think something they are trying to do is a good idea. I am normally a very positive can-do person, but over the years that has been tempered by realizing not every rodder has the equipment or skill to accomplish certain tasks. They may have tons of enthusiasm, but that only gets you so far.

The swap you are talking about here is a major undertaking, and as the other guys are trying to point out, would cause even an experienced shop to have some issues that would be tough to overcome. In my opinion, even the 302 swap would be a stretch for someone who has never done this sort of thing. It will require rounding up the correct pieces (many of them) and the ability to know what is needed to accomplish the end result.

I know we all have to start somewhere, but a good percentage of guys who come in to this with lots of enthusiasm end up discouraged and quitting half way through.

It takes equipment, a big place to do it, and money....more than you can imagine. That is just my opinion and advice.


Don

yup 302 would be a better swap but you're looking at about $3000 just to get the motor where it should be, then theres the car.... it was a 4cyl car so you'll need to upgrade the rearend, transmission, get the right motor mount brackets, right radiator, and many other things.... which will probably total you out at around $5000 on that side of the car too... thats if you're doing this all the right way.... if you're willing to dump about $8000 maybe more, maybe less.... into this car... then go ahead... and dont let it discourage you cause if you think that you probably will get discouraged... then probably not a good idea to start it in the first place.... a coupla places for good parts and info are www.laurelmountainmustang.com and www.jmcmotorsports.com .... if you need advice and tips.. JMC is a very good place to go, they build mustangs all day long in their shop and i know their techs personally.... i reccomend talking to Jeff if possible he's ussually very busy tho... both these places dont really specialize in your car though... most places dont its not a very popular year... but they might be able to help you a bit