Other Front clips
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Other Front clips
I am as well as most people in the Contigent 48 are aware of the 03+CV swap, but what about other front clips that you guys have done?
I know of the Volare, and M2 but these are not up to snuff except for cruising.
What about Camaro or some type of large full size cars? I don't wanna do a whole frame swap but just the section containing the A-arms.
Or is this type of swap a problem becouse of the Ford front sumps if you decide to keep the stock FE motor.
I know of the Volare, and M2 but these are not up to snuff except for cruising.
What about Camaro or some type of large full size cars? I don't wanna do a whole frame swap but just the section containing the A-arms.
Or is this type of swap a problem becouse of the Ford front sumps if you decide to keep the stock FE motor.
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I finished a Jag XJ6 swap into my truck a few months ago. I can tell you that its an incredible front suspension. Very tight handling and road feel, and plenty strong unlike some of the MII setups...
It also looks fantastic. The fenders hug the wheels just right now. I am 100% satisfied.
It also looks fantastic. The fenders hug the wheels just right now. I am 100% satisfied.
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I finished a Jag XJ6 swap into my truck a few months ago. I can tell you that its an incredible front suspension. Very tight handling and road feel, and plenty strong unlike some of the MII setups...
It also looks fantastic. The fenders hug the wheels just right now. I am 100% satisfied.
It also looks fantastic. The fenders hug the wheels just right now. I am 100% satisfied.
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I like the Jag suspension have you thought about doing the rear too?
I looked up the aero star suspension and I rather do the GM cross member swap.
I looked up the aero star suspension and I rather do the GM cross member swap.
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I have an 80 camaro under mine, no motor yet. My uncle has also put a camaro clip on his 55 F-100 and a trans am clip on a 50's pontiac. And many M2's.
People keep telling me to put a 350 in it so it will bolt right into the camaro k member. Thats not really how I want to go. Some ford motors you can get the rear sump pan.
Ideally I want a 4.6 DOHC, if my budget will ever allow it.
People keep telling me to put a 350 in it so it will bolt right into the camaro k member. Thats not really how I want to go. Some ford motors you can get the rear sump pan.
Ideally I want a 4.6 DOHC, if my budget will ever allow it.
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I have an 80 camaro under mine, no motor yet. My uncle has also put a camaro clip on his 55 F-100 and a trans am clip on a 50's pontiac. And many M2's.
People keep telling me to put a 350 in it so it will bolt right into the camaro k member. Thats not really how I want to go. Some ford motors you can get the rear sump pan.
Ideally I want a 4.6 DOHC, if my budget will ever allow it.
People keep telling me to put a 350 in it so it will bolt right into the camaro k member. Thats not really how I want to go. Some ford motors you can get the rear sump pan.
Ideally I want a 4.6 DOHC, if my budget will ever allow it.
The 4.6 wiring isn't that dificult to figure out, just time consuming.
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kstones - i checked out your pics in your garage. Is that a gas cap behind your tail light, frickin awesome. Is it also an electric actuator opener/closer?
It looks like the cv is a GREAT way to go. Mine was sub framed about 1994 so the cv wasnt an option then.
Do you have pics of the 4.6 in your truck?
It looks like the cv is a GREAT way to go. Mine was sub framed about 1994 so the cv wasnt an option then.
Do you have pics of the 4.6 in your truck?
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I don't have the 4.6 in the truck yet. I have started with motor mounts and the wiring right now. I need more work so I can get enough money together to rebuild the engine and trans before it goes in. I have another subframe that I am using to do all the mock up on.
The fuel filler is behind the taillight. It is not electric operated. I have a cable that hangs under the fender to release the light. It is spring loaded so that it pops out. I am thinking about putting an electric release on it. I think that would be much better than reaching under the fender to find the cable.
Kevin
The fuel filler is behind the taillight. It is not electric operated. I have a cable that hangs under the fender to release the light. It is spring loaded so that it pops out. I am thinking about putting an electric release on it. I think that would be much better than reaching under the fender to find the cable.
Kevin
