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Ok, I can admit that I do not know a great deal about the 5.0, it was pretty well phased out by the time I started working on cars, but I need to start learning for a project that I have been putting off.
I am currently building an HO 5.0 out of an 88 Mustang for placement into my mom's 65. I already have the conversion mounts (car came with an I6), now I am getting ready to order gaskets and such.
Since this is going in a 60s car, it will be carbed. My big question is this: Are there any significant differences or oddities that I need to be aware of putting a carb setup on the HO long block?
I know I need to get the cam lobe for the fuel pump. I already have the proper front cover with the cut out. I need an intake yet. Also, I don't know dick about carbs. I also don't have one yet.
Finally, what does everyone like for auto tranny behind this engine. The car came with an auto, and despite my urgings my dad (who is funding the project) has decided not to convert it. I'm not sure if the trans that came in the car is a C5 or C6. I also can't remember which one my foreman told me was the one that was worth rebuilding for this application (something I'd dearly love to do since it should make many other aspects of this job easier.
Finally, ignition system: I tried to fix the issues with the old points-condenser system. I failed. I realize now, with the benefits of hind-sight and a great deal more knowledge of cars, that a large part of my failure was due to the fact that most of the engine wiring in shot. Be that as it may, I have no desire to run a points-condenser system. What are my best options as far as simplicity of construction/service/maintenance and availability of parts?
I am currently building an HO 5.0 out of an 88 Mustang for placement into my mom's 65. I already have the conversion mounts (car came with an I6), now I am getting ready to order gaskets and such.
Since this is going in a 60s car, it will be carbed. My big question is this: Are there any significant differences or oddities that I need to be aware of putting a carb setup on the HO long block?
I know I need to get the cam lobe for the fuel pump. I already have the proper front cover with the cut out. I need an intake yet. Also, I don't know dick about carbs. I also don't have one yet.
Finally, what does everyone like for auto tranny behind this engine. The car came with an auto, and despite my urgings my dad (who is funding the project) has decided not to convert it. I'm not sure if the trans that came in the car is a C5 or C6. I also can't remember which one my foreman told me was the one that was worth rebuilding for this application (something I'd dearly love to do since it should make many other aspects of this job easier.
Finally, ignition system: I tried to fix the issues with the old points-condenser system. I failed. I realize now, with the benefits of hind-sight and a great deal more knowledge of cars, that a large part of my failure was due to the fact that most of the engine wiring in shot. Be that as it may, I have no desire to run a points-condenser system. What are my best options as far as simplicity of construction/service/maintenance and availability of parts?