Putting an Aston Martin V12 in a Fox Body Mustang: A Ridiculous Idea Comes to Life

🚗The desire to blend the power of an Aston Martin V12 with the handling of a muscle car inspired the project.

🛠️The team faced challenges in fitting the large V12 engine into the compact engine bay of the Fox Body Mustang.

⚙️Modifications were required to accommodate the different throttle bodies and exhaust manifolds of the Aston Martin engine.

💪The team successfully installed the Aston Martin V12 engine, creating a unique and powerful muscle car.

🔧The project required custom fabrication of motor mounts and headers to ensure a proper fit and clearance.

What inspired the idea to put an Aston Martin V12 engine in a Fox Body Mustang?

—After driving a friend's Aston Martin V12 car, Tony Angelo was inspired by the incredible sound and power of the engine. When his friend offered him the opportunity to work on the engine, he decided to combine it with a muscle car for a unique project.

What challenges did the team face in fitting the V12 engine into the Mustang?

—The compact engine bay of the Fox Body Mustang posed a challenge in fitting the large Aston Martin V12 engine. Modifications were required to accommodate the different throttle bodies and exhaust manifolds. Clearance and spacing were carefully considered throughout the installation process.

Did the team encounter any issues with compatibility between the Aston Martin engine and Mustang accessories?

—Some Ford components had to be used with the Aston Martin engine, such as the coils and dipstick. However, modifications were made to install a different intake manifold that could accommodate the throttle bodies in the Mustang's engine bay.

Did the team face any difficulties in fabricating motor mounts and headers?

—The team needed to custom fabricate motor mounts and headers to ensure a proper fit and clearance for the Aston Martin engine. This required careful measurements, calculations, and adjustments to align the engine correctly within the Mustang's chassis.

What is the result of the project?

—The project was successful in installing the Aston Martin V12 engine into the Fox Body Mustang. The result is a unique and powerful muscle car that combines the elegance and power of the Aston Martin with the iconic design of the Mustang.

00:07Introducing the project: fitting an Aston Martin V12 engine into a Fox Body Mustang.

01:13Describing the challenge of fitting the large V12 engine into the compact Mustang engine bay.

02:16Modifications required for throttle bodies and exhaust manifolds to ensure a proper fit.

09:20Removing the original Ford K member and installing the QA1 tubular subframe.

11:48Discussing the advantages of the QA1 subframe, including weight reduction and increased access for headers and motor mounts.

13:09Removing the brake booster and master cylinder to make room for a manual brake setup.

15:59Completing the installation of the Aston Martin V12 engine into the Mustang.

18:27Final thoughts on the project and the unique muscle car created.