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Want an old school small block in an SN95 Mustang? Ford offered the 5.0 in this body style for two years, which makes fitting a 302 or a 351 Windsor fairly easy regardless of model year. Fitting a Mod V8 or V6-equipped Mustang with one of these engines is mostly a matter of getting the right parts for the job.Why Use a Small Block in Place of a Mod Motor?While Ford used the 5.0 in the first two years of production, 4.6l SN95s are more common. Since the engine bay was already designed for a …

Whether you’re looking for an inexpensive Mustang project car or a full race machine, your build will probably start with one question: Should you get a Fox body or an SN95? Both cars share similar underpinnings, so it may be tempting to choose based on styling. However, there’s a lot more that separates these generations than just looks. Fox Body Ford introduced this replacement for the popular but decidedly non-sporty Mustang II in 1979. Based heavily on the platform developed for …

When the S197 Mustang reached dealers in 2011, there was one question on the minds of owners of older Mustangs: How can I put the new V8 in my car? It's taken a while, but after some trial and error, aftermarket parts companies have brought together the parts needed to fit the Coyote in the Fox Body Mustang.Why Use a Coyote?The Coyote is a modern aluminum engine with a DOHC valvetrain and variable valve timing. This motor is similar in size to a 429 big block, but the dry weight is within a f …

Fox bodies benefit from the polyurethane bushings, shorter springs, and stiffer shocks that are used for every other performance build, but this platform also has some quirks that need to be dealt with. With the right modifications, your Mustang won't just handle better, it will be able to clock faster times at the drag strip. Subframe ConnectorsChassis stiffness is a fundamental part of handling: a weak chassis will flex under stress, absorbing and releasing energy like a spring without a …