Dude, you're the certified tech, you tell us what works. 
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I'm going to quote Twisted Sid and say "contact your english teachers and slap them for giving you passing grades."
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=281169&highlight=doa
That being said, there are mechanics and there are fabricators. Anytime you try to put something that doesn't belong on something you will need to fabricate mounts, brackets, make new holes, and ethnically enhance stuff. I think it has been said here before if you go with something with more power, especially a 347 stroker which is a whole lot of stress in a stock Mustang you are going to break stuff. You will most likely need a much stronger rearend, transmission, etc which goes back to having to fabricate mounts, brackets, and making clearances. Even if you buy a kit that says it has everything you need to do a swap each vehicle will have it's own problems with parts not fitting.
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http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=281169&highlight=doa
That being said, there are mechanics and there are fabricators. Anytime you try to put something that doesn't belong on something you will need to fabricate mounts, brackets, make new holes, and ethnically enhance stuff. I think it has been said here before if you go with something with more power, especially a 347 stroker which is a whole lot of stress in a stock Mustang you are going to break stuff. You will most likely need a much stronger rearend, transmission, etc which goes back to having to fabricate mounts, brackets, and making clearances. Even if you buy a kit that says it has everything you need to do a swap each vehicle will have it's own problems with parts not fitting.
I'd recommend getting and reading the latest downey catalog to start with. http://www.downeyoff-road.com/
They have a decent section on the various V-6 swaps, as well as the V-8 which they do not recommend. "...your biggest challenge will be stuffing a V-8 engine into a compartment smaller than a V-8 engine..."
Have fun
If you don't already have one, I found the northwest off road catalog also had tons of good info and accessories, plus they're from Vancouver so for me they are easier/less expensive to deal with.
http://www.northwestoffroad.com/
They have a decent section on the various V-6 swaps, as well as the V-8 which they do not recommend. "...your biggest challenge will be stuffing a V-8 engine into a compartment smaller than a V-8 engine..."
Have fun
If you don't already have one, I found the northwest off road catalog also had tons of good info and accessories, plus they're from Vancouver so for me they are easier/less expensive to deal with.
http://www.northwestoffroad.com/
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