F150 to Mustang motor swap Question

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  1. NateDawgMN New Member

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    I have an '84 F150 with a 302 and a C6 that I have pulled and would like to drop into an early fox body. I'm looking at the '79-'86 body styles and I'd like to know if I would have any issues putting that motor and tranny into that body style mustang. Also, how difficult would it be if I found a clean LX 4 or 6 cyl car to put it in if I can't find a good LX 5.0 or GT?

    Any advice or feedback is greatly appreciated.
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    any advice would be great!
  3. faststang90 New Member

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    the k member is not the same if the car that had a inline 6 in it. so look for a car that came with a 4 banger or a v8. if u car going to install a after market k member it does not matter. also i think 85 was the first year with the 8.8 in it. 86 most was efi so u would have to change the fuel pump
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    not sure if a C6 will fit in the trans tunnel.......
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    not all 85's have 8.8's maybe just the ones made at the end of 85 if any. if im not mistaken that truck motor isnt the same as a mustang motor either.
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