A question: Why did Darrell take on this challenge?

We started from a complete SVO mustang and a wiring diagram for 86 Thunder bird. There were differences between the SVO and the T bird color codes they were a nuisance not a problem.

The follow outline lists the steps we took

1. Remove engine and wiring from donor SVO. process
2. Install engine and transmission into Mustang II (SVOII). problem with pan
3. Build a rack above the glove box and mount computer on it.
4. Install engine wiring and connect to loose ends to Mustang II wiring. Testing process
5. Mod outlets on radiator.
6. Fabricate air cleaner mount in finder well in front of tire.
7. Fabricate fuel pump and filter mounts. Found parts in junk yard.
8. Add radiator electric fan and fan mount.
9. Fabricate new rear transmission mount.
10. Reshape shift lever.
11. Mounted the battery behind rear seat.
12. Fabricated exhaust system from donor SVO and a catalytic converter from 1985 ford van.
13. Modified power steering hoses to fit newer pump. rack problem
14. Add restrictor to fuel tank filler pipe.
15. Added all equipment to make car smog legal.

16. Get California smog permit.

17. Stretched (?) drive shaft.
18. A console for the SVO shift boot, was machined from a block of wood and painted with crinkle paint.
19. Locate and install mustang II 4 cylinder motor mounts. Reference motor mount problem
20. Cut holes in hood for throttle linkage and intercooler. template

A word of caution.
The engine control wiring has a single point ground that must be maintained to protect the system from EMI and sneak circuit problems.