Ford shock tower differences
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The purpose of this article is to clear up the differences and similarities of Ford vehicles equipped with shock towers and just how big of an engine you can fit between them.
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[edit] Falcon
[edit] Fairlane
62 - 63 Could be ordered with 221, 260 or 289hipo Engine bay is tighter than a Mustang
The following Windsor engines will drop straight in: 221, 255, 260, 289, 302: Note: 351w will not fit without modifying the shock towers. Early windsors have a 5 bolt bellhousing whereas the late (possibly post-'68) have 6 bolt. Try to put a later model windsor in and you will also need a later model gearbox.
The FE engine will fit but needs shock tower modification (See Crites kits) The Cleavland series also need shock tower modification to fit. 429 - 460 will also need modification.
[edit] Mustang
[edit] 1964 1/2 to 1966
Came with I6's or small block 260/289 cid engines. A big block will not fit between the shock towers without modifications.
[edit] 1967 to 1970
Removal of front shock absorber mustang, the shock tower is visible.
[edit] 1971 to 1973
1971 Mustang Shock Towers
[edit] Maverick
Came with I6's or 302 cid small block V8.
A 351 Windsor fits easily using the right headers or exhaust manifolds.
Maverick V8 frame stands, note that the brace that connects the bottom of the shock towers on V8 equipped Maverick is missing.
