Thread: Buying a 67 Mustang & questioning motor

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Originally Posted by 73Strong

I am buying a rebuilt 67 fastback with casting code C5AE-A block. it's a 427 but I think from the "A" it's a galaxy motor. Is that a good motor, HP, ???? Help

More like a 390 engine than a 427 engine. The key to identification will be after your drop the oil pan and see whether or not it is cross bolted or not. I'd be curious as to what the casting numbers off the heads are. That and whether or not the freeze plugs are push in or screw in style.


Bill S.

Originally Posted by mrmustang

More like a 390 engine than a 427 engine. The key to identification will be after your drop the oil pan and see whether or not it is cross bolted or not. I'd be curious as to what the casting numbers off the heads are. That and whether or not the freeze plugs are push in or screw in style.


Bill S.

Not a Ford guy, but can't you see the spot-facing and bolt heads on the outside skirt of the block?

Originally Posted by techinspector1

Not a Ford guy, but can't you see the spot-facing and bolt heads on the outside skirt of the block?

Yup, and I sure do wish I had one of those crossbolted blocks in MY garage to get you a picture of!!!!!!! I've heard that a lot of blocks can be converted to the crossbolts, even found a place selling the main caps to do it.... Just not on my priority list right now, I guess...
But someday...........