Saleen or Roush Engine In A 69/70 Mustang

1969 · November 18th, 2007, 04:06 PM

Has anyone heared about puting a modern Saleen or Roush engine in a 1969 or 1970 Mustang without modification of the frame? I know there would be a lot of work doing that but I want the car to look stock from outside.

nba1341 · November 18th, 2007, 04:09 PM

its just a 4.6modular

.... not saying that means it would be easy but yea you say modern Saleen or Roush engine like its something special

1969 · November 18th, 2007, 04:17 PM

Well my point was to explain what are my plans and my question is about a 4.6 modular in a classic Mustang. I know it's wider than older engines and I am not sure about if cutting out the suspension boxes is needed or not in the compartment. A compressor will also take a lot of room.

8t6gt · November 18th, 2007, 04:31 PM

It has been done and I have seen it done NBA quit causing trouble

I think You have to buy a k member thats lets the mod bolt in.

1969 · November 18th, 2007, 04:50 PM

I don't want to cut anything on a car like a 69 Mustang and the hood has to stay stock but the K member should be no problem. If some of you have a link to a website or a forum discussion about this kind of mod I'll be very interested.

8t6gt · November 18th, 2007, 05:42 PM

Ill look for ya 69

8t6gt · November 18th, 2007, 06:02 PM

Harder to find then I thought wow. Mabey someone else has more info

1969 · November 18th, 2007, 06:16 PM

Thanks for trying 8t6gt

8t6gt · November 18th, 2007, 06:58 PM

HA no problem man ill keep a look out still

Horseshoeing · November 19th, 2007, 08:47 AM

I think its to wide. The 4.6 is wider the the 390.

HMUSN · November 19th, 2007, 08:51 AM

talk to rossmacd on modularfords

he has a 67 fast back with a 03 Mach engine it it.

BWAL09 · November 19th, 2007, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

talk to rossmacd on modularfords

he has a 67 fast back with a 03 Mach engine it it.

i saw that edit ^ lol

but yeah, the engine compartment in the '67 and '68 is bigger than the '69 i think.. and somebody posted pics a while back of a moduler engine in a '67-'70 mustang (i forgot the year model, but it was blue)

8t6gt · November 19th, 2007, 02:22 PM

No its not to wide I have seen the 5.4 DOHC motor in a 69 and thats the widest motor Ford has ever made. Wider than the Boss 429. Just took lots of shock tower work and what not to et it to fit in. But you should have that problem becasue the 4.6 isnt that wide

jawaheeb · November 19th, 2007, 04:08 PM

BTW you guys are forgeting that the new 4.6s have a knew head design that is not as wide and yes it will work with no problems....even with the old 4.6

Horseshoeing · November 20th, 2007, 07:17 PM

Maybe someone with a 4.6 should tell us how wide it is.

1969 · November 21st, 2007, 07:47 AM

I think the engine compartment in a 69 is wider than in a 68 but it can't be smaller. Thanks for your input guys.

69fastback · November 25th, 2007, 07:45 PM

I don't really think it will fit without a lot of fab, but I could be wrong. I know it's been done though.

Here's one that's been done, but it doesn't really give you any details on it.
1969 Ford Mustang - Hot Rod Magazine

8t6gt · November 26th, 2007, 12:53 AM

You will need fab work like cut shock towers to fit the wider engine.

There was an article in Mustang Monthly a few months back about this guy that put a 5.4 DOHC in his I think it was a 69 but I could be wrong

Ill try to look it up

Vinyl66 · November 26th, 2007, 08:30 AM

EFI in a classic = gay

69fastback · November 26th, 2007, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by Vinyl66

EFI in a classic = gay

I wouldn't do it, but I wouldn't put any aftermarket stereo, or anything else that required any cutting/modifying of any part of the car. To each their own.

November 18th, 2007, 04:06 PM	#1
1969 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 15	Saleen or Roush Engine In A 69/70 Mustang Has anyone heared about puting a modern Saleen or Roush engine in a 1969 or 1970 Mustang without modification of the frame? I know there would be a lot of work doing that but I want the car to look stock from outside. __________________ Member at MustangV8.com and Vintage Mustang from Switzerland.

November 18th, 2007, 04:17 PM	#3
1969 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 15	Well my point was to explain what are my plans and my question is about a 4.6 modular in a classic Mustang. I know it's wider than older engines and I am not sure about if cutting out the suspension boxes is needed or not in the compartment. A compressor will also take a lot of room. __________________ Member at MustangV8.com and Vintage Mustang from Switzerland.

November 18th, 2007, 04:50 PM	#5
1969 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 15	I don't want to cut anything on a car like a 69 Mustang and the hood has to stay stock but the K member should be no problem. If some of you have a link to a website or a forum discussion about this kind of mod I'll be very interested. __________________ Member at MustangV8.com and Vintage Mustang from Switzerland.

November 18th, 2007, 06:16 PM	#8
1969 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 15	Thanks for trying 8t6gt __________________ Member at MustangV8.com and Vintage Mustang from Switzerland.

November 19th, 2007, 08:47 AM	#10
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,179	I think its to wide. The 4.6 is wider the the 390. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

November 18th, 2007, 04:09 PM	#2
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,193	its just a 4.6modular .... not saying that means it would be easy but yea you say modern Saleen or Roush engine like its something special

November 19th, 2007, 04:08 PM	#14
jawaheeb Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3	BTW you guys are forgeting that the new 4.6s have a knew head design that is not as wide and yes it will work with no problems....even with the old 4.6

November 20th, 2007, 07:17 PM	#15
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,179	Maybe someone with a 4.6 should tell us how wide it is. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

November 21st, 2007, 07:47 AM	#16
1969 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 15	I think the engine compartment in a 69 is wider than in a 68 but it can't be smaller. Thanks for your input guys. __________________ Member at MustangV8.com and Vintage Mustang from Switzerland.

November 25th, 2007, 07:45 PM	#17
69fastback Enthusiast 1969 Mustang Mach 1 OLDNSLO Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 586	I don't really think it will fit without a lot of fab, but I could be wrong. I know it's been done though. Here's one that's been done, but it doesn't really give you any details on it. 1969 Ford Mustang - Hot Rod Magazine __________________ New ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...aig/craig.html Old ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...g/mustang.html old rides engine in new home http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...285480b970.htm

November 26th, 2007, 08:30 AM	#19
Vinyl66 Hardcore Enthusiast 1966 Vinyl Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,836	EFI in a classic = gay __________________ Pittsburgh Steelers/Penguins/Pirates FTMFW!! 1966 Ford Mustang w/ Black Vinyl top Mods listed in the Garage

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