65 falcon

[ray65falcon]

I have a 65 falcon I am going to try to put a 351c with 2 4s with a 350 turbo I was told i might have problms with the steering. I have an 89 mustang 5.0 parts car should i check in to putting the mustang front clip under the falcon. I was thanking a straight axle would be cool what would it take to put a straight under the falcon. any ideas

[firebird77clone]

I dropped a 302 in a 68 with no problems, if that gives you any help at all.

[Dave Severson]

A Falcon is a unibody, first thing it would take is a frame.

[ray65falcon]

would i have to build a frame or could i use one from another car

[Matt167]

there should be a way to use frame stiffeners and everything for a '65 mustang as the falcon and mustangs are the same chassie. I'v seen 351's in pre '69 mustangs b4

[falconkid]

I put a 351 c in a 64 falcon.It fit pretty tight,but if you cut the inside of each fenderwell off from about one inch above the a arms bolts and put a steel plate in theres plenty of room,i took out the top engine bay struts and made bolt in ones, also i made a crossmember to connect the lower a arm mounting points together under the oil pan.i took a 67 mustang one and made it fit,i used the stock exaust manifols just had to grind some excess casting material off I hope this helps larry

[oldbaldguy]

Looks like you have a couple of options. The easy way is to loose the shock towers. You could install a straight axle or IFS. The straight would be cheaper but it's still old school. I've been knocking around the idea myself. I have a 65 Ranchero and I have been wanting to get rid of those annoying shock towers. I think the straight axle with a spring over in the rear would be cool, but I'm old school to start anyway. I have a 302 currently and believe me theres not much room exhaust wise. Make up your mind and enjoy!!!.

[Dave Severson]

I'm building my '67 Ranchero with the shock towers delete option, hate battling them **!!!#* things everytime you want to touch the motor!!!!!!