Is this a drop-in for a 1968 Mustang coupe?

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My coupe is the 289 2V model - is this a good fit and how much is it worth? FORD 9" 3.70 POSI 28 SPLINE 67-70 MUSTANG HOUSINGThomas

CobraJet · Accepted Answer

Yes it bolts in, but the Buy It Now price is too high for what it is. IF you plan on a 460 swap you should be looking at an N case (stronger than the single rib case here) and a 31-spline carrier instead of the 28 (which is what you have now). The 4-pinion Trac-lok

*is* better than a 2-pinion. This rearend for auction would be fine for a mild 351 or 390, which is probably what the original car had.

Thomas Cameron · Answer

Thanks, CobraJet!  Much appreciated!The seller has offered it to me for $650, but I think I will wait and find the rear end you recommend.  What would I look for on eBay?  What are the search terms - I'm guessing searches with "N case" and "31" would work?Thanks a million!Thomas

CobraJet · Answer

Are you proceeding with the 460 swap plan? If so, I can give you a better game plan over in the Big Block group. I'm not long for here. Some people are starting to bore the hell out of me.

I'll just take a thousand. You can send it to me through PaySnake.

Spike · Answer

Awwwww, geeeeeee. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bore you. I'll tryharder not to if you stick around.... : )Hey! Spikey Likes IT!1965 Ford Mustang fastback 2+2 A Code 289 C4 Trac-LokVintage Burgundy w/Black Standard InteriorVintage 40 Wheels 16X8"w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16

Is this a drop-in for a 1968 Mustang coupe?

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