Ford Mustang 1964 1/2-1973: How to Build and Modify

by Frank Bohanan

From mild to wild, this book covers every component group of the car, including engine, transmission, rear differential, front suspension, rear suspension, steering, chassis, electrics, interior and more. Includes complete engine swaps, installing coil-over shocks, upgrading to a 9-inch rear axle, converting to big brakes, and installing an AOD or 5-speed transmission.



The Mustang is an automotive icon with more than two million cars built between 1964-1973. Mustangs, such as the Shelby GT350 and GT500, Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet and Boss 302 and 429 ruled the street, but many thousands of common six cylinder and small V-8 Mustangs hit the highways and byways as well. These 40-plus-year-old cars use antiquated equipment that includes drum brakes, breaker point ignition systems, and 14-inch skinny steel wheels. The OEM running gear is obsolete by today's standards and all of these Mustangs can be transformed into high-performance street machines that can compete with late-model Mustangs.

While some owners choose to preserve their Mustangs through an original restoration, other owners have upgraded their Mustangs into true driving machines by installing aftermarket suspension, steering, and driveline technology. Many owners have performed bolt-on upgrades that don't affect originality, while other owners have completed more extensive projects that modify and seriously upgrade these cars. Included in this book is information about installing a crate engine, big high-performance brake kits, coil-over shocks, tubular A-arms and so many other projects that increase performance by leaps and bounds.

From mild to wild, this book covers every component group of the car including engine, transmission, rear differential, front suspension, rear suspension, steering, chassis, electrics, interior, and more. Following the information in this book, you can build a high-performance street car as well as a track car. In no other book will you find the information to comprehensively transform the classic Mustang into a car that performs with the best on the road today.


Frank Bohanan has worked for Ford Motor Company in both the engineering and product planning areas. He has written the authoritative guide for vintage Mustang Restoration-How to Restore Your Mustang: 1964-1/2-1973. He has also worked with high-output engines while at McLaren Engines and Chrysler Corp. Frank has penned many technical articles for Mustang & Fords, Mustang Enthusiast, and SEMA News magazines, plus The Car Connection Internet site. Frank is an avid motorsports fan and car collector who has traveled extensively to numerous events. 


Table of Contents:
Introduction 4
Chapter 1: Short-Block and Rotating Assembly 5
Short-Block 5
Rotating Assembly 9
Block Selection 9
Crankshaft Selection 10
Balancer Considerations 11
Motor Mounts 12
Chapter 2: Camshafts, Cylinder Heads and Valvetrain 13
Camshafts 14
Springs 16
Valvestem Seals 16
Cylinder Heads 17
Chapter 3: Intake, Exhaust and Fuel Systems 22
Intake System 22
Carburetor 24
Intake Manifold 25
EFI Conversion 26
Fuel System 31
Exhaust System 36
Chapter 4: Ignition and Starting 39
Ignition System 39
Ignition Improvements 42
Starting System 44
Chapter 5: Lubrication and Cooling 46
Oil Pan 46
Dry Sump Oiling System 47
Wet Sump Oiling System 48
Thermostat 50
Radiator Cap 50
Mechanical Fan 50
Electric Fan 51
Radiator 52
Water Pump 53
Chapter 6: Engine Swaps 55
Small-Block Windsor 56
Big-Block 58
Modular Engine 59
5.0L Coyote 62
Crate Engine 63
Short-Block Assembly 62
V-Belt versus Serpentine-Belt Systems 64
Chapter 7: Transmission 67
Conversions 67
Manual Transmission Upgrades 72
Automatic Transmission Upgrades 80
Chapter 8: Driveline 89
Driveshaft 89
Yokes and U-Joints 91
Rear Axle 92
Chapter 9: Brakes 101
Master Cylinders and Power Boosters 101
Brake Lines and Valves 103
Front Calipers 104
Rear Calipers and Parking Brakes 105
Rotors and Pads 107
Vehicle Type 1: Daily Driver 109
Vehicle Type 2: High-Performance Street Car 110
Vehicle Type 3: Streetable Track-Day/Drag Strip Car 111
Chapter 10: Suspension and Steering 114
Suspension Upgrades 114
Vehicle Type 1: Daily Driver 114
Vehicle Type 2: High-Performance Street Car 120
Vehicle Type 3: Streetable Track-Day Car 125
Steering Upgrades 125
Vehicle Type 1: Daily Driver 130
Vehicle Type 2: High-Performance Street Car 131
Vehicle Type 3: Streetable Track-Day Car 132
Chapter 11: Wheels and Tires 134
Wheel Sizes 134
Wheel Fitment Guidelines 138
Tire Categories 140
Tire Size Designation 141
Tire Service Description 141
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 141
Chapter 12: Interior 142
Safety Considerations 142
Seats and Pedals 147
Tilt Steering Column and Steering Wheel 149
Gauges 151
Data Acquisition 152
Chapter 13: Electrical System 153
High-Output Alternator 153
Headlamps 154
Other LED Upgrades 156
Source Guide 158

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