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Want more power than your Fox body's 5.0l block can handle? Need to keep your build on a budget? Why not use the tried and true 351 Windsor? This truck motor has been a staple of the Mustang scene for years, making installation easy and inexpensive with the right parts.Why Use a 351W?The 351 Windsor and the 5.0 use the same basic block design, so dropping the bigger motor into a Fox body is fairly straightforward. However, the difference is greater than just displacement: the 351 has a much stro …

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 …