Originally Posted by
Laffs
Honestly fine with LS in 1974 to 2010 Mustangs. Stock block 302s have a power limit, mod motors (besides the 4.6 DOHC SC motors) cost a fortune to wring stout reliable power out of comparatively, I just kinda "get it" in that sense. Would I do it? No probably not I see myself just getting agitated with the problems associated with swaps like non factory gauges, losing AC, having to keep a parts list of what piece or systems comes from what car. By the time I did a swap, with the motor combo I want, done to look and feel totally factory inside the car and functioning as such I could probably have built the stock motor to same power level. And then ironically given this post, I know I'd get tired of hearing everyones unsolicited opinion on the swap. Also I think 90% of LSs sound like a fucking garbage compared to a mod motor or a 302, and somehow that means more to me than a power figure.
If you LS swap a 64.5 to 73 I think you're foolish or possibly mad, maybe both.
2011+ I see no advantages in removing a Coyote for a pushrod Chevy. Seems like hacking up a good car for a lateral move at best.
That's my take anyway,