Scored two 4x4 vans
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Idk, I kinda like the wide tire look on a 4x4. Steel wheels yes, hubcaps maybe. But I think a 460 or a diesel is the only way to go. Anything smaller I think it would be a gutless wonder.
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Those are two beautiful vans. Glad they are being appreciated now. What makes you want the 77' over the 78'? The billet grill on the 350 is nice, really adds some character to an already nice front end. Does anyone know of a source for these grills? Generation 3's are my favorite. Good luck.
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Those are two beautiful vans. Glad they are being appreciated now. What makes you want the 77' over the 78'? The billet grill on the 350 is nice, really adds some character to an already nice front end. Does anyone know of a source for these grills? Generation 3's are my favorite. Good luck.
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C6 is WAY the hell beefier than an AOD. Not even in the same ballpark. I wouldn't drop an AOD in an E250. The 460 uses a big block bell pattern anyway. Your only choices are the C6, the E4OD, or a handful of manual transmissions. You could get an ~800 dollar conversion kit, but i sure as hell wouldn't use it in a truck/van application.
Besides, even if an AOD mates to the engine, contrary to popular belief, there is a lot of additional fabrication that must be done. Your 4x4 equipped van makes it even more extreme. You will need a new transfer case, mounts, two drive shafts, new transfer case linkages, etc etc.
Besides, even if an AOD mates to the engine, contrary to popular belief, there is a lot of additional fabrication that must be done. Your 4x4 equipped van makes it even more extreme. You will need a new transfer case, mounts, two drive shafts, new transfer case linkages, etc etc.
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Thanks, looked them up, I want beef up the C6 and rebuild the NP205 as well, looks like this would be a awesome combo.
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Anyone have any real live experience with the gear vendor overdrive? What kind of mileage improvements can be expected? I too have two Pathfinder 4x4 vans and they truly enjoy gasoline! And I agree with the argument not to go with the AOD.
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If you were closer I'd go and get it!!!
How much are you asking for it?
