1965 Ford Mustang

Question: What transmission is in a 65 mustang 6 Cly? will it work with a 289 V8?
I have a 65 mustang with a 6cyl motor i have running 289 i don't plan on huge HP but would like the V8 under the hood. wit that motor work with the transmission i currently have?

Answer: All C4's are the same regardless of the engine it's bolted up to. The bellhousing could be a problem. Most V8 have a 2-bolt starter, your 6 may have a 3 bolt starter. Check this website out for a little more detail:
http://mmerlinn.tripod.com/trans/fdc4f/f...

You'll need a different kickdown rod. I would double check to see if you need to change the torque converter....

The six-cylinder cars have a four-lug bolt pattern both front and rear end (7.5"). They have smaller 9-inch brakes versus the V-8's 10-inch brakes. Also, the entire steering linkage, including idler arm and tie rods, are much lighter on the six-cylinder vehicle. The V-8 parts will bolt up in place of their six-cylinder counterparts, thus most V-8 conversions include the front end and rear axle along with the V-8 engine. If you decide to retain the smaller components, just remember they cannot tolerate hard usage

Don't forget to get a beefier radiator.

Question: How can I increase horsepower in a 65 mustang?
I have a 65 ford mustang with a high preformance 289 that is bored out with a holley four barrel carberator, hooker headers and flowmasters i am trying to increase horsepower with out replacing the engine and i needed some ideas on what i should do....... thank you

Answer: it's time for a cam change and a standalone FI system like from Holly or Edelbrock, and find a dyno man to tune it.

get more ideas from our group

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/clas...

Question: What is the best gear ratio for an 8" differential in a '65 Mustang?
I have a '65 Mustang with an 8" rear end, and the ring gear is history. I am either going to have it rebuilt with new gears, bearings, etc., or buy a whole new third member (possibly adding posi).

I'm not sure of the current gear ratio, but it is probably stock. I know that the gear ratio will affect the performance, and I want something that has some take-off power, but doesn't wind out when I'm tooling down the highway, plus I'd like to keep the mileage from getting too ridiculously low.

I've got a three-speed transmission, and a 4.7L 289 V-8 w/holley 4-barrel carb.

Answer: This is one of those "it depends" answers. If your cam is stock, or a small "RV/Towing" type cam, 3.25s would be my recommendation. This will be a compromise between mileage and drivability and performance. Tire size does make a difference, but the range you can fit under a 65 stang is pretty small, so it probably won't make much difference. Another thing you might want to check out is junkyard manual cars. Manual trans cars typically had lower gear ratios than autos, so you might be able to find a 3.25 or 3.50 rear end and save some dollars. Bigger cam needs lower gears, and at some point a stall converter, due to the fact that the bigger the cam, the higher in the RPM range the motor will make power. Gears are one of those mods that will really make the car get up and go, so you should see a great improvement. I swapped a set of 2.75's in a T bird for 3.50s, and the improvement was incredible. Good luck.

Question: Is it possible to get fold down seats for a 65 mustang coupe?
I know that there is a fold down seat for a 65 mustang fastback, but i wanted to know if there was one for a coupe, if there isnt, is it possible to use the seats from a fastback and put it in a coupe?

Answer: No, they only came in the fastback 2+2 model. There is a structual support that would have to be cut out before you could do any adapting.

Question: How much to put a V8 in my 65 Mustang?
About how much would it cost to put a V8 in my 65 mustang that currently has a Straight 6?

Answer: $12,000 for 600HP
http://motors.search.ebay.com/ford_Engin...

Question: Is it possible to put air conditioning in a 65' mustang??
I am wondering this because i plan on buying a 65' mustang but it has no air conditioning. I'm still going to buy the car but it would be a big perk if i could have air conditioning also.

Answer: There's a company called Vintage Air that makes retrofit a/c systems for classic cars, including the '65 Mustang. They have systems to look like they are factory installed as well as under dash units.

The web-site is www.vintageair.com. They also have an on-line catalog.

Question: Where do i find the code on a 65 mustang?
my uncle left me a semi rusted 65 mustang where do i find the code and where can i look it up?

the VIN is stamped on the top of the left front fender apron. You can find it with the hood open. There should be cut-out in the fender sheetmetal.

having trouble as it is not very descriptive... j
ust trying to get rid of it... and see the history of my car...

Answer: Go to this site.
http://www.mustangdecoder.com/decoder.ht...
It will show you what the door tag looks like and will decode the information for you.

Question: What kind of modifications (if any) would be needed to swap the original inline 6 for a 302 in a 65 mustang?
its a 65 mustang coupe totally stock

Answer: Motor mounts, tranny, driveshaft and possibly a new rear end.

Question: I have a 65 Mustang, need to know what size tires it needs. steering wheel has too much play, is there adjmt?
My 65 mustang has 2 diff.size tires, which # is the correct one?
Also: The steering whell has too much play, is there an adjustment at the worm, or ?

Answer: the original size was 6.95-14, there is no adjustment on the steering, you problably have a bad tie-rod end.

Question: What is the difference between a '64 1/2 Mustang and a '65 Mustang, also where can I get parts?
My husband owns a mustang and is now wondering if he has a '64 1/2 since there is a generator on the motor???? He needs transmission replacement parts for this mustang, anyone have a good referral place for parts and information, he has made several calls to no avail. Thanks for your help.

Answer: Refer to the site below for 64 1/2 differences.
You don't say which transmission you have, either a C6 or even a C4 automatic, the 4 speed top loader or the 3 speed. There are plenty of parts available for the excellent Ford 4 speed as it was an excellent transmission, equal to the best of the era. I have included two sites for the automatics. the last is for a top loader.
I only hope you don't have the 170 ci 6 cylinder. This engine was not only a dog but had 4 main bearings and was prone to early failure. The 200 inch 6, in contrast, was a great engine and very smooth. If you have a V8, so much the better.