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"...as is a 8" rear end for the V8 equipped cars, while the 4-6cyl cars used a 6 3/4" rear end which will be short lived in any V8 application...."


True Bill except a lot of the V6 cars also came with the 8".

The V8 (289/302) is pretty much a bolt in with.....bigger radiator, V8 springs, V8 Frame perches and motor mounts. The Mustang IIs had a unique (smaller) bellhousing flywheel/flexplate for both 4 spd and C4 cars than the standard V8 cars and as such also a special pan with clearance for the starter, however a standard oil pan and bellhousing can be made to work.

A nice addition for the V8 cars is the "performance suspension package" 1" front and 1/2" rear sway bars.

THe V8 RAD 4 speed is heavier duty when compared to the 4 and 6 Cyl units but they still break. A RUG 4 spd OD from an 82-3 mustang is a good unit even behind a 351.

Here's my wifes 74 2.3 auto car, my dailey driver 351/4sp car, and the old Cobra II we had a few years ago.