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Nov 20, 1999 | 05:56 PM

hans

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Looking for V8 Installation Tips

Anyone out there install a V8? Got a 1990 4WD with a tired rebuilt 2.9 Would like to hear details, ides, problems etc. Thanks.

Dec 7, 1999 | 07:42 PM

Trail_Rider

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Looking for V8 Installation Tips

Ever consider a V6? Given limited engine bay space it might be worth checking into.

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Jan 14, 2000 | 03:36 PM

tim m

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Looking for V8 Installation Tips

we put a 5.0 in our 88 with advance adapters kit and recamended proceeduer. we had about 80 hrs in it total with the 6" lift kit .we own a machine shop but using thier stuff because it is fast and super clean with no cobble. It eventualy tore out to much drive train so we are looking at a 4.0 v6 for the 84.we never needed full throttle unless we were running streetlights to streetlight but there are way better cars for that purpose.

Jan 14, 2000 | 04:03 PM

hans

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Looking for V8 Installation Tips

Tim,

Thanks for the tip. Checked out Advance Adapters and am getting a catalog. Can't do it my self, will have to get a shop to do it. (Know any in central New Jersey?) Thanks, Hans.