Mustang Cummins

[IowaCummins]

Alright so around here there is a bunch of 5.0s and alot of v6 mustangs running around thinking they are the fastest thing out there. well i want to prove em wrong and still have all diesels in the garage. so local craigslist found me a 79 mustang for just under $500. no rust and a few small dents, but other wise pretty straight. i have yet to purchase it. before i do i need to get some measurements under the hood. i got a buddy that has a few fox bodies, so im going to do some measureing. i am very familiar with the 1st gen cummins and the VE pump but i think i might try and find a early P pump with the 47RH so i will have easy power and a lock up convertor. the rear end im thinking will be a 9" i might try leaf springs with cal trac's or i migh just go straight to a 4 link coil over suspension. i have no clue on the front end yet. i might just have to figure out who makes some heavy springs and upgraded ball joints? maybe just air bag it and call it good. might get a small intercooler for upfront and a radiator is goign to have to be custom, along with electric fans. let me knwo what you guys think. suggestions and ideas are very welcome!

[oldestof11]

Someone on CompD put one into a Stingray with a cowl hood. Might want to go look at that.

[IowaCummins]

yeha he is out of mitchelville iowa i think? i have read a few of his threads. he is also pretty big of heartlanddiesel, so i have seen some vids of it. its pretty nice car to say the least

[Billy Boy]

FWIW there is a 67 Camaro drag car with a common rail profiled in the February 2010 issue of Diesel World on pages 58-62.

[peobryant]

I have no idea what the measurments for the 'Stang are under the hood, but I'd assume it'd be easier to get a 4bt under there. If you can find a 4bt with a P7100 on it, you can still make a lot of horsepower, and it would be lighter. Something else to think about...

[1lowdiesel]

[ahale2772]

in a foxbody!! yikes u cant even fit a 351 in one of them despite a cummins! good luck!

[wwaaddss]

if you can fit it in thatd be a badass ride

[4thesporty]

There is a guy on 4bt swaps that put a 6bt into a square body S-10, so i'm sure it can be done. Of course this guy could rest his arm on the back two valve covers

[VanillaGorilla]

Once it fits in there you're going to go through hell trying to hook it so you have a chance with the local 2900lb v8 cars that can practically hook in dirt. . . small chance I've been around some street racing

[Mark Nixon]

Pointless venture for street use, much less on a good track with slicks.
I used to run a very warmed up 426 Wedge in a 1970 Duster on the street.
It was nearly impossible to hook up on the street.
I can't imagine what an engine that's double that weight, in a body 2/3rds the weight of the Duster would be like to try to drive.

Don't forget, it's easy to go, but much harder to "whoah".

You'd stand a better chance of running a 4bt, at least then you'd be able to overcome the weight.

Mark.

[PToombs]

Mid mounting it should take care of the weight transfer issues. I don't think I want to be sitting next to that SOB going down the track at WOT though!

[coltonhollenbeck]

in a foxbody!! yikes u cant even fit a 351 in one of them despite a cummins! good luck!

On the contrary i have a buddy with a 351 Cleveland. Wasnt easy but it fits lol