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    1971 grille question

    I recently purchased a mach 1 grille for my 71 that currently has a standard grille in it. I haven't taken anything apart yet, but just from looking at the new grille it appears that it mounts up differently than the standard grille. Any one have any experience on this?
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    compression question

    Looking at a rebuild kit that will give 9.06:1 compression ratio with 63cc heads, but I will be using 61cc heads. Any idea what compression ratio I will be looking at? Thanks!
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    Doing an engine swap from a 289 to a 351 - what do I need?

    So I found a 1986 351 out of a truck with low miles, and am going to swap it into my 1967 mustang, what parts do I need? As I understand it, everything will bolt up, but I am unsure about the ignition and the flywheel. Any one have experience on this? The engine is complete, but was hooked up to...
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    Im ******* DONE with the 289! Short block suggestions?

    So I have decided the 289 in my mustang has gotta go - I need to upgrade! I want something that will work well with the TFS heads I put on the engine just last year - they are 61 cc combustion chambers with no porting or polishing work done on them. I have been looking at some 347 roller short...
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    Rear seat delete panel installation?

    I purchased a shelby rear seat delete panel for my mustang - the part is for a 65, but I was told it would fit with minor modifications, and after takiing out the back seat and placing it where the rear seat used to be I can tell that it will fit, but now my question is, How? Do you have to...
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    overdrive unit?

    Howdy! Any one driving a stang with an overdrive unit in it? what kind? did you install it yourself? pros and cons? I am considering a overdrive unit for my mustang - just installed 4.11 gears and love the performance, but the rpms are pretty high at highway speeds! thanks in advance.
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    67-8 steering questions

    hello everyone, a few questions for you. I have a 67 mustang with a steering box that is shot, and a 68 mustang parts car. question is, I should be able to swap steering columns and be able to use the late model Flaming river steering box that is cheaper, and be safer too, as wasn't 68 the first...
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    Rear seat delete fiberglass

    I have heard that you can use the rear seat delete fiberglass that is made for the 65-66 fastbacks in the 67-8 fastbacks with some slight modification. Anyone done this? Pictures? Thanks in advance!
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    Trick flow heads? Any experience?

    So I opted for a set of trick flow heads and a edelbrock performer rpm intake, but it appears I have to drill holes in my block for cooling, AND I will need different pushrods! Any one have experience with installing these heads? The engine is a mid 60's 289. Thanks in advance!:bang:
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    Aftermarket Intake/head combos?

    Hey All! I have a 67 mustang with a 289 in it that I have decided to purchase aftermarked heads and intake for. I will stick with the carb it has right now which is a autolite 4100. Leaning towards edelbrock, any one have any experience with thier complete heads and thier intakes? Any help or...
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    Excessive wheel hop/ traction bars?

    Hello everyone! I have a 67 fastback with a mildly built 289 in it. While the body was gettting a complete overhaul, I had subframe connectors welded in, and also put on 17 inch wheels with low profile tires. The problem is and INSANE amount of wheel hop! I broke 2 engine mounts in two days...
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    Tire wheel combo on a 67 mustang?? Opinions?

    Hello, I have been trying to decide on what size wheels and tires to put on my mustang and have come up with this - front 17X8 4.75 offset, 245/45/17. rear - 17X8 5.25 offset, 255/45/17. sound about right? I have already looked at the tables posted on other forums and these are close, but...
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    Big Block mustang owners????

    So I am pretty new to the forums, and am wondering who owns big block mustangs, as i have one I am restomodding, and have questions. Any takers?
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