So yeah, we're swapping a V12 into a Mustang

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44) 06/20/2018 at 17:28 • Filed to: #ReidusandCletus

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And we’re calling it the MACH 12. If you peek around on social media you might have already seen this fantastic idea but Alex is taking the 5.3L SOHC V12 from a 1980s XJ12 sedan and wedging into his 1973 Mustang. Sure it’ll weigh as much as a 460 and make less power than a built 351 but how else are you gonna get that classic V12 sound in a sporty car for cheap? Are you a fan of the swap or grabbing your pitchforks?

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 06/20/2018 at 17:54

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Move the leather interior across as well and you’ll have yourselves a redneck Aston.

My bird IS the word > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 06/20/2018 at 18:03

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Im not sure I would have picked THAT v12 but go for it. I thought you got rid of that mustang.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 06/20/2018 at 18:09

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I will never be opposed to stuffing a v12 where a v12 was never designed to go

daender > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 06/20/2018 at 18:10

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Put two Ford 300ci inline 6s together, TVR style!

djmt1 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 06/20/2018 at 18:14

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Sound is more important than such trivial things like weight balance, reliability or power. I approve.

Future next gen S2000 owner > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 06/20/2018 at 18:17

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Equal length headers or just stop now.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 06/20/2018 at 18:20

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I had that car as a convertible in high school. 351c 2 barrel/FMX with ginger interior.

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351C 2bbl was far less than 292 hp. Closer to 180

NKato > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 06/20/2018 at 18:21

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Why not the Viper’s V10?

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen 06/20/2018 at 18:22

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this is a great idea, also add twin superchargers

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 06/20/2018 at 18:29

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Now it’s a redneck Lister.

LongbowMkII > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 06/20/2018 at 18:29

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Beautiful. I figure that’ll make more than adequate power since you won’t have the jag intake/exhaust/emissions equipment

LongbowMkII > NKato 06/20/2018 at 18:31

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This goes to 12

Captain of the Enterprise > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 06/20/2018 at 18:41

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Sounds cool to me!

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > LongbowMkII 06/20/2018 at 19:35

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You get all the stars

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 06/20/2018 at 19:36

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possibly the best worst idea one could come up with.

wafflesnfalafel > NKato 06/20/2018 at 19:57

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or a 6.8 modular v10?

MM54 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 06/20/2018 at 19:58

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Can’t wait to see and hear it! Excellent engine choice in my favorite mustang flavor.

cbell04 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 06/20/2018 at 20:06

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It will be tons of fun, sound amazing, have a great name and will rustle so many feathers. DO IT! Also please name an episode “Jaggin Off”

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > wafflesnfalafel 06/20/2018 at 20:37

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Those are not easily carbureted and we need carbs.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 06/21/2018 at 06:51

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This is going to be an awesome project! I’m sure this thing will become a great ‘Daytona on a budget’. How many carbs are you guys fitting? Six, right?