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Old 05-07-2017, 08:24 PM
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I am from Bowling Green KY and Doing research as I am getting ready to start my Falcon project I came across this great site.
Getting my game plan together before I start the tear down. Current plan is a 3.5 Ecoboost create engine mated to a T5 or T56. I am at the measuring figuring stage. The engine measured at the Turbos is 28" wide and the drivers side turbo sets a few inches further to the rear which could tight fit. Looking for an engine that took a hit in the front that I can buy cheap for mock up.
I see a lot of great builds here to get my imagination going.

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Old 05-07-2017, 10:54 PM
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Old 05-08-2017, 11:27 AM
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Welcome, Mitch. Sounds like a great build. Keep us updated on your progress.
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Old 05-09-2017, 05:26 PM
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Will do, I have the car which is in pretty good shape, runs and drives with 200 I6. Some one has installed a 8" axle from a later Mustang.
Still have a bunch of planning before I pull the car apart. My biggest concern is the engine is 27.9" wide at the turbos and alternator. I will be removing the shock towers then add some tubing to the chassis and across the engine bay to stiffen the front end back up. I am looking pretty hard at the TCI IFS and rack set up. I would like the Detroit Speed front end but for a driver I can't justify the $$, looking at a few other options.
Anyway before I order the engine I want to make sure it will fit between the frame rails with out too much grief.
I could also install a LS or 302 but I really want something different.
And I have to figure out how to post photos with a URL.
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Old 05-10-2017, 01:56 AM
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Love it!

I have a friend who is supposedly doing an ecoboost wagon but it'll probably be years before that is up and running...

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Old 05-13-2017, 02:58 PM
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My son has a picked up a 2016 3.5 Ecoboost for me with 11,000 miles complete for a great price. He also has a T56 he is willing to part with so the trans will be coming this way too.
So now that I have the engine and trans I bit the bullet and ordered TCI IFS kit and 4 link rear.
Really excited to get going on this build.
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Rad. I can't wait to see the progress.


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I bit the bullet and ordered TCI IFS kit and 4 link rear.
Really excited to get going on this build.

Can't wait to see this one come together.
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Can't wait to see this one come together.
Me too
First step will be to get your front cross member installed to start playing with engine placement, engine mounts, bellhousing/firewall clearance and steering shaft to the rack. I will update you guys with what I end up with.
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Well damn, it was bound to be done since I only had the idea but never pulled that trigger so good on ya! 3.5 EB in a Falcon is a perfect match. I'll be following the build for sure.
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