66 Mustang with Viper power

[spddmnjay]

Here's my plan of attack for my 1966 Mustang Fastback Pro-Touring machine.

Engine: Viper Gen. 2

Transmission: Tremec T56

Suspension: Viper Gen. 2 - independent front and rear

Rear End: Viper Gen. 2

Shocks: QA1 or Air Ride

Brakes: Baer

Wheels: American Racing 427, 17 x 11 rear 17 x 8 front

Chassis: custom to accomodate Viper engine/tranny

Interior: GT40 style dash


Some of you may ask, "Why install a Dodge Viper engine, suspension into a Mustang?". Before I started building this Mustang I had purchased a 1996 Viper GTS Venom 550 Hennessey and was absolutely blown away with the power and handling. I was always looking for some type of unique engine. And then a light went on (blink blink)! Why not a Viper drive-train? YEAH!! I'll do it!!

I also beleive that the Viper and Mustang are somewhat related due to the individuals who helped create them.

Lee Iacocca (Ford President) - Father of the Mustang
Lee Iacocca (Ford President) - Ford Total Performance founder
Carroll Shelby - hired by Lee Iacocca to create a perf. Mustang
Lee Iacocca (Chrysler CEO) - hired Carroll Shelby to create Viper

I will be posting pictures very soon. Stay tuned.

Look forward to hearing your comments...hopefully positive

Cheers
Jason

[XcYZ]

Welcome to the site, Jason. That is going to be one unique project. I want to see how you're going to squeeze that motor in there.

Please, keep us posted.

[70gotboost]

Sweet Jason, I was thinking my next one to be a 2nd gen with a Viper motor. The mrs wants a Viper for a "fun car", so we'll see who wins this battle. Anyway, GREAT CHOICE of power!! I'll be definitely be watching this project!!



Kevin

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Here is some pics of my 66 Mustang restored to original condition by the previous owner. I call this Phase 1 of the project.

There are a total of 5 Phases for my Mustang. I will upload pictures for the remaining phases shortly.

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More Phase 1 pics.

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Completed Phase 1 pic.

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Stage 2 - I can't own a car and not take it apart...it's an addiction. As soon as the appraisal was complete I took out my wrenches and got to it. Plan was to install Dynamat, stereo system, American Racing rims, BF Goodrich tires, SS Disk Brake kit and some bling to the engine compartment.

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More Phase 2 pics.

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More Phase 2 pics.

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Phase 3 - turn it into a Shelby GT350 clone. My buddy Harold Johnson (die hard Chevy Guy) did an awesome job with painting the new stripes and cleaning up the previous paint job. In order to turn a Mustang into a Shelby clone the following was required (exterior): remove F O R D letters from hood, remove Mustang emblems from front fenders, racing stripes (of course), GT350 side stripes and lettering and GT350 hood scoop.