Should i do a 5.0, 5 speed swap or, keep it a 200 I6?

Jazzlee35 · July 28th, 2009, 01:48 PM

I need your help with this one! I have a VERY clean, original pony interior, 3 speed, 1966 coupe. The motor took a dump on me and the oil is comming out of the over flow tube on the radiator. The funny thing is, the water is not in the oil, just oil in the water! So, i checked around and found that, if i rebuild the inline 6, it would cost about the same to just put in a 302 with a five speed. I have the 302 and trans already but, the car is all original and, from what im told, it's a rare one. I dont know how rare it could be but, it's pretty nice. I got it for a birthday gift. What would be the best thing for me to do?

460brevill · July 28th, 2009, 02:50 PM

i would keep the i6.rebuild the block and put a 250 head on it.that will provide a little more power.or you can get crazy like me and go all outwith the i6.

460brevill · July 28th, 2009, 03:16 PM

this is the all out version.

MustangOne · July 28th, 2009, 04:36 PM

Welcome to MM Forums...

That is a Very Nice Ride you have there.

It is still alot cheaper to go with the I6, With the 302 you have alot of little things you have to change over. Like Motor mount, frame mounts, accel linkage, radiator, transmission, bell housing, clutch, flywheel, z bar, exhuast, air cleaner those are thing you have to change. If you do it right the front and rear suspension.

I would keep it like it is and rebuild it. It looks Great.

Good Luck

ford6693 · July 28th, 2009, 08:27 PM

birthday gift?!?! what the hell... i got a pack of pens for my birthday
gah!!! that is such a nice car... jealousy is cruel

BA Mustang · July 28th, 2009, 09:11 PM

This is the mild version.

EDIT: I'm performing the T5 swap on my 67 most likely thursday since my trans crossmember didn't show up today.

Jazzlee35 · July 28th, 2009, 09:57 PM

Thanks guy's! Im love'n all of the advise! I just found a guy on CL that is selling a 200 I6 with headers and a 4 speed toploader, complete! Im going to check that one out. Im going to try and rebuild it myself so, i think i should have one on the side, just in case things dont go as planed. I will keep you all posted on how things go. I'll take a few pictures as i go along. Im going to need a few pointers and, i know now that, this is the place to be!

Also, i have just about 90% of the parts you say i need for the change over, mustangone but, i think i will sell them or, i have a 1964 Falcon convetible that i can put all that stuff in. I will keep you posted as well.

Thank you all!, for your time.

ReverendDexter · July 28th, 2009, 10:01 PM

Yeah, I'd stick with all original. It is rare to see a super clean classic that still has the 200 in it. Pick up a foxbody if you want to start modding a 5.0

BWAL · July 28th, 2009, 10:05 PM

keep the i6

460brevill · July 29th, 2009, 08:21 AM

i love it when a plan comes together.

cusp · July 29th, 2009, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

Yeah, I'd stick with all original. It is rare to see a super clean classic that still has the 200 in it. Pick up a foxbody if you want to start modding a 5.0

+1. Its to clean. You will ruin its original appeal if you change the engine.

BA Mustang · July 29th, 2009, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by cusp

+1. Its to clean. You will ruin its original appeal if you change the engine.

I ruined mine and didn't even change the engine

Jazzlee35 · July 30th, 2009, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by cusp

+1. Its to clean. You will ruin its original appeal if you change the engine.

Yeah, your right!
Thank you all for your time.

80mustang200 · July 31st, 2009, 09:18 AM

jealous about the car i got a 200 i6 and its a great running car. now i wouldnt pull up to a red light and race a 5.0 or something but they are great little engines.

heres mine

302supercharged · July 31st, 2009, 10:52 AM

I also have a 66 mustang that was a 6 cyl 3 speed. no pony interior, but im not a fan of it besides the center console. i took my 200 3spd out, cleaned it up to spotless, wrapped it in blastic, and have it sitting on a shelf in my garage. im currently adding a 302 5speed into my car, thinking about EFI/blower on top of that, if you have the money, i would suggest a lincoln versailles and takes the whole brake systam, the 9'' rear end, and various other parts.

Countryboy_99 · July 31st, 2009, 08:45 PM

keep the sixer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
buy or build a trike frame for the 302.

460brevill · August 1st, 2009, 10:39 AM

you all right countryboy.

Zachfeen · August 11th, 2009, 08:06 PM

I would do the 302/t5 swap but your car does look like it is in great shape

jessy_is_rad · August 13th, 2009, 05:15 PM

I6! woot!

Jazzlee35 · August 14th, 2009, 02:22 AM

Okay, here we go. Out with the old......

July 28th, 2009, 01:48 PM	#1
Jazzlee35 Newbie 1966 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Inglewood, CA. Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	Should i do a 5.0, 5 speed swap or, keep it a 200 I6? I need your help with this one! I have a VERY clean, original pony interior, 3 speed, 1966 coupe. The motor took a dump on me and the oil is comming out of the over flow tube on the radiator. The funny thing is, the water is not in the oil, just oil in the water! So, i checked around and found that, if i rebuild the inline 6, it would cost about the same to just put in a 302 with a five speed. I have the 302 and trans already but, the car is all original and, from what im told, it's a rare one. I dont know how rare it could be but, it's pretty nice. I got it for a birthday gift. What would be the best thing for me to do? Last edited by Jazzlee35; July 28th, 2009 at 01:57 PM.

July 28th, 2009, 02:50 PM	#2
460brevill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would keep the i6.rebuild the block and put a 250 head on it.that will provide a little more power.or you can get crazy like me and go all outwith the i6. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

July 28th, 2009, 03:16 PM	#3
460brevill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	all out this is the all out version. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp. Last edited by 460brevill; January 18th, 2010 at 12:03 PM.

July 28th, 2009, 04:36 PM	#4
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,053 iTrader: 0 reviews	Welcome to MM Forums... That is a Very Nice Ride you have there. It is still alot cheaper to go with the I6, With the 302 you have alot of little things you have to change over. Like Motor mount, frame mounts, accel linkage, radiator, transmission, bell housing, clutch, flywheel, z bar, exhuast, air cleaner those are thing you have to change. If you do it right the front and rear suspension. I would keep it like it is and rebuild it. It looks Great. Good Luck __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

July 28th, 2009, 08:27 PM	#5
ford6693 Regular 03 GT, 68 coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N. Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 330 iTrader: 1 reviews	birthday gift?!?! what the hell... i got a pack of pens for my birthday gah!!! that is such a nice car... jealousy is cruel Last edited by ford6693; July 28th, 2009 at 08:32 PM.

July 28th, 2009, 09:11 PM	#6
BA Mustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,892 iTrader: 0 reviews	This is the mild version. EDIT: I'm performing the T5 swap on my 67 most likely thursday since my trans crossmember didn't show up today. __________________ Last edited by BA Mustang; July 28th, 2009 at 09:59 PM.

July 28th, 2009, 09:57 PM	#7
Jazzlee35 Newbie 1966 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Inglewood, CA. Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks guy's! Im love'n all of the advise! I just found a guy on CL that is selling a 200 I6 with headers and a 4 speed toploader, complete! Im going to check that one out. Im going to try and rebuild it myself so, i think i should have one on the side, just in case things dont go as planed. I will keep you all posted on how things go. I'll take a few pictures as i go along. Im going to need a few pointers and, i know now that, this is the place to be! Also, i have just about 90% of the parts you say i need for the change over, mustangone but, i think i will sell them or, i have a 1964 Falcon convetible that i can put all that stuff in. I will keep you posted as well. Thank you all!, for your time. Last edited by Jazzlee35; July 28th, 2009 at 10:14 PM.

July 28th, 2009, 10:01 PM	#8
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, I'd stick with all original. It is rare to see a super clean classic that still has the 200 in it. Pick up a foxbody if you want to start modding a 5.0 __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

July 28th, 2009, 10:05 PM	#9
BWAL MSTRB8N & MDR8N 2021 Mustang V15 Quad Turbo with nawz Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On The Shaft Posts: 19,662 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 4 reviews	keep the i6 __________________ MM 1 am boner crew Cars and mod list in garage i like veiny meat sliding between my buttcheeks

July 29th, 2009, 08:21 AM	#10
460brevill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	i love it when a plan comes together. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

July 31st, 2009, 09:18 AM	#14
80mustang200 Newbie 1980 Ford Mustang WAY TO LONG Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	jealous about the car i got a 200 i6 and its a great running car. now i wouldnt pull up to a red light and race a 5.0 or something but they are great little engines. heres mine __________________ 1980 mustang I6 200 0-60 in "get me an f'ing V8"

July 31st, 2009, 10:52 AM	#15
302supercharged Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	I also have a 66 mustang that was a 6 cyl 3 speed. no pony interior, but im not a fan of it besides the center console. i took my 200 3spd out, cleaned it up to spotless, wrapped it in blastic, and have it sitting on a shelf in my garage. im currently adding a 302 5speed into my car, thinking about EFI/blower on top of that, if you have the money, i would suggest a lincoln versailles and takes the whole brake systam, the 9'' rear end, and various other parts.

July 31st, 2009, 08:45 PM	#16
Countryboy_99 Enthusiast '95 GT Was probably faster before I got it. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	keep the sixer!!!!!!!!!!!!!! buy or build a trike frame for the 302. __________________ Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?

August 1st, 2009, 10:39 AM	#17
460brevill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	you all right countryboy. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

August 11th, 2009, 08:06 PM	#18
Zachfeen Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would do the 302/t5 swap but your car does look like it is in great shape __________________ 1967 C code. 306- Performer RPM heads/intake, Quickfuel 680 and patriot headers. Backed by a t5z and a 3.55 peg leg out back for now Last edited by Zachfeen; August 11th, 2009 at 08:10 PM.

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August 13th, 2009, 05:15 PM	#19
jessy_is_rad Regular 1965 I6 coupe Next Week Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 415 iTrader: 0 reviews	I6! woot! __________________

August 14th, 2009, 02:22 AM	#20
Jazzlee35 Newbie 1966 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Inglewood, CA. Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	Okay, here we go. Out with the old......

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