289 swap

will a 289 mount in on a straight 6, will the mounts line up or i need to get different kind looks like it will thanks

I think the mounts are different. Biggest problem is that the suspension and brakes for the 6 will not handle that 289. The front springs and shocks at a minimum will have to be upgraded for the 289, if they are pretty old you should at least replace them even with the 6 in there. Nothing rides worse than 40 year old suspension components. Brakes on the 6 were not as heavy duty as the cars that came the the 289 either. You don't HAVE to change them, but the faster you go the faster you need to be able to stop.
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No the 6 cylinder mounts won't work.If you do a search there are lots of sites with a list of the different stuff needed to complete the swap.Some things like the brakes etc,are not absolutetly necessary but should be upgraded with the new power especially if you've done some hi performance work to the engine.It's great if you can find a V-8 parts car.

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need change spindle to v8 spindles, control valve,motor mount,tie rods,rear end ,trans , radiator, brake lines and fuel lines.

thanks every one im goin to stick with the straight six and three speed trans. keep the 289 for some thing else have a happy new year

You know, the six isn't a bad thing to have. Maybe swap in a 300 cubic inch six and hop it up a bit ( anybody here know if the 300 six will bolt in using the existing mounts and tranny?). They sell cams and performance parts for the six's, I've seen headers (they actually make it into a dual exhasut!), cams and four barrel intakes for them...so you could have a bit of fun with a little six! I didn't see it for sale, but a few years ago, I saw a Mustand running a six, with a six pack! It looked like it was three Weber 48IDA's on it, and it was pretty! Probably just a touch over carbureted for the street though!
You still might consider the suspension upgrades, always nice to know that the car will handle and stop (that is very important too!! [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img]) like it should...and just think of the looks on everyones face when they see a six under the hood thats been hot rodded!
I don't remember the link, I am sure someone here will though, but there is a forum online that is just for six's...lot's of performance gurus there is I remember right, plus if you can use a 300, you really can't deny it's durability...strong little buggers! I always loved that there was a six cylider (the 300) that was almost as big as my small block in my Mustang (a 302). Bset of Luck to you!
Mike



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