Ford

Okay so im only 17 so car guys if i sound retarded, im sorry but im learning. i have a 1958 ford fairlane, inline 6, 3 speed transmission, right? okay, well, i wanted to get a new motor, and my dad told me that the 292 and 312 will go in.well he is asleep now and he is hard to talk to.. but anyway, i found this motor on ebay, a 289 out of a mustang. would it fit in my car? i didnt know what he meant by the 292 and 312 fitting perfectly.. why wouldnt a 289 fit perfectly?? if i get that engine, what would i have to do to make it fit besides new motor mounts? sorry if i sound retarded, cut me some slack

To put in a 289 you will need to fabricate a frame crossmember to bolt the motor mounts to. you will need a bell housing and clutch assembly for the 289 & i am not sure if the transmission will bolt up to the newer bell housing.personally, i would try to find a 302 out of 1983 or older car & get a mustang 5 speed. there should be plenty of room under the hood & performance parts are easier to find than for the 292/312 .