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[Burnerdominator]

I just got back from a farm were and we found a series 2 mustang year 1974 with a v6 auto has a 2.2 english motor. Anyone know how rare those might be?

[Muscletang]

Originally Posted by Burnerdominator

I just got back from a farm were and we found a series 2 mustang year 1974 with a v6 auto has a 2.2 english motor. Anyone know how rare those might be?

Well, I guess it depends on who you talk to. Some people think the Mustang II's are a collectors item due to how different they are. Some people see them as weak Mustangs that were only made to keep the name alive. Personally, I've never seen 70's model Mustangs bring big money or interest.

Now as for the engine I don't know. The base engine was a 2.3L 4-banger. They also introduced a V6 Mach I version. It had a striping package and fancy wheels. I don't know but maybe somebody put in a different engine or something.

Most of this information I found here: http://www.advanceautoparts.com/engl...0031101m3.html

I'll check my Mustang book later and see if I can find anything else that might be of help.

[giddyup50]

I think they actually called it a Mach II instead of a Mach I. I agree with you on the 2.3. I don't know about a 2.2, especially being a v6?! Are you sure it's not a 4cyl.? Another reason the 74-79 Mustangs were not popular is because they looked too much like a Pinto. Commonly known as "Pintostangs". As for 70-73 Mustangs, I've seen many go for alot of money. Aslong as they're in good shape. Ofcourse the 70 and 71-73 are two different styles. But I've seen some 71-73 go pretty good, especially if they're a 351 Boss or have a Cleveland or just kept up good.

[TheStang00]

Originally Posted by giddyup50

I think they actually called it a Mach II instead of a Mach I. I agree with you on the 2.3. I don't know about a 2.2, especially being a v6?! Are you sure it's not a 4cyl.? Another reason the 74-79 Mustangs were not popular is because they looked too much like a Pinto. Commonly known as "Pintostangs". As for 70-73 Mustangs, I've seen many go for alot of money. Aslong as they're in good shape. Ofcourse the 70 and 71-73 are two different styles. But I've seen some 71-73 go pretty good, especially if they're a 351 Boss or have a Cleveland or just kept up good.

personally, despite being heavy i think the 71-73 are badass. my fav year is 68 tho.

Ford did used to have a coupld of straight 6 engines that they used. are you sure its not one of those? i know they had a 200cid but thats bigger than 2.2l, but they had a smaller one too. like 150 or something.

actually over in australia they still use a 4.0l inline 6... and its a pretty decent engine.

[351wStang]

There may have been a 150. I know there was a 170.

[giddyup50]

Don't quote me but, I think they only used 4cyl. and V6 engines in the 74-78 because of the short frontend. I don't think I've ever seen a straight 6 in one of those. And yes, the 71-73's are heavy (kind of like the fat pigs 05-06's) but, they do look pretty good, especially the fastbacks.

[Muscletang]

Originally Posted by giddyup50

Don't quote me but, I think they only used 4cyl. and V6 engines in the 74-78 because of the short frontend.

They used V8s, very pussyfied V8s but they used them.

[TheStang00]

Originally Posted by Muscletang

They used V8s, very pussyfied V8s but they used them.

they made way less power than my v6... but they did use the 302

[giddyup50]

Yep, sorry guys. I forgot to mention the 302's also. But those 302's aren't worth mentioning. They only had around 160hp!! Whoohooo, my wifes Taurus has that much out of a 3.0v6. I just meant they probably couldn't fit a straight 6 in as opposed to the v6.