remove inline 6 and install v8
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remove inline 6 and install v8
it's too bloody expensive to get that stuff, especially up here in Canada, from Clifford, for cheaper, I got more power and torque, and a quiter engine, and don't give me the BS of, well my engine has 7 mains... obviously the 300 I6 has some problems especially the newer engines, lifter problems and such, I have never really heard that with the V8's, so I'd rather go with an engine that "I" trust than one that IMHO is a peice of crap
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Originally posted by i_alone
I had to slightly modify the drivers side frame stand a slight bit, there was one rivit that I didn't want to cut off, and it was right on the end of the stand so I ground that little peice out,
the frame stands themself were fairly easy with exception of that one corner, just unbolt the old 6 cyl stands and bolt in the 8,
I had to slightly modify the drivers side frame stand a slight bit, there was one rivit that I didn't want to cut off, and it was right on the end of the stand so I ground that little peice out,
the frame stands themself were fairly easy with exception of that one corner, just unbolt the old 6 cyl stands and bolt in the 8,
Would the '73's V8 Frame Stands work in my 87 F150 ???
If not, what year V8 frame stands will work ??
8 cyl frame stands
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Originally posted by i_alone
no, you need 80-96 frame stands to work with your truck, the 70's frame stands were different because they used different frames
no, you need 80-96 frame stands to work with your truck, the 70's frame stands were different because they used different frames
Anyone have a set of 80-96 V8 Frame Stands For Sale ??
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Originally posted by i_alone
lol, sounds good, like I said it's pretty straight forward, just remember to get the 351w computer and wiring harness, other than that you are set
lol, sounds good, like I said it's pretty straight forward, just remember to get the 351w computer and wiring harness, other than that you are set
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you guys make me want to cry. the 300 was, is, and always will be the best engine ford ever made. belive me the 7 mains sure do feel better then 4 or 5 i have no questions about flooring my engine and redlineing it for 10-15 seconds, ohter than that i would agree if your set on gettign rid of the 300 i would go with the 351w you cant really tell the diff in power wiht the 302 and its just not worth the mess
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remove inline 6 and install v8
Stick 300, but for sure if you do do the swap go 351, you'll probably notice a LOSS of driveability if you drop in a 302 (since torque it haveth not). All and all a 351 and a 300 are pretty close , it's just you get a little more power a little higher up in the band with the 351, you will notice that it'll be easier to tow at highway speeds with a 351, but easier to tow around town with a 300 an a 300 will be more driveable with a higher rearend, a 351 more so with a lower rear end.
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i-alone. Your photos have been a big help.I have a 351M/C6/NP205 unit out of a 1979 BRONCO I want to fit in my 1980 BRONCO. Down here in New Zealand BRONCO parts are hard to get. Can you tell me where in the U.S.A I can get CHASSIS purchases to carry the 351 mount.
Thanks P.B
Thanks P.B
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From: Edmonton Alberta Canada
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ok, you have an 80 Bronco with I'm guessing a 6 in it, you can get them from any 80-96 Bronco/F-series truck, as for buying them noew, I'm not too sure who around here that does that