Editing 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. | 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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+ | ==Falcon== | ||
==Fairlane== | ==Fairlane== | ||
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==Mustang== | ==Mustang== | ||
− | ===1964 | + | ===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. | |
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===1967 to 1970=== | ===1967 to 1970=== | ||
− | [[Image:Removal of front shock absorber mustang '67.JPG | + | [[Image:Removal of front shock absorber mustang '67.JPG]] |
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+ | Removal of front shock absorber mustang, the shock tower is visible. | ||
===1971 to 1973=== | ===1971 to 1973=== | ||
− | [[Image:1971mustangfrmt.jpg | + | [[Image:1971mustangfrmt.jpg]] |
+ | <br> '''1971 Mustang Shock Towers''' | ||
==Maverick== | ==Maverick== | ||
− | + | Came with I6's or 302 cid small block V8. | |
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+ | A 351 Windsor fits easily using the right headers or exhaust manifolds. | ||
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+ | [[Image:695V8Mavfrmt.jpg]] | ||
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+ | Maverick V8 frame stands, note that the brace that connects the bottom of the shock towers on V8 equipped Maverick is missing. | ||
− | + | ==Torino== | |
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[[Category:Suspension]] | [[Category:Suspension]] |