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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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My '68 I just bought for restoration has a bad 300 straight 6. This motor is fron sump. How hard is it to convert to V8 with rear sump(460 or 302)? Any info is greatly apprec.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 03:25 AM
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Welcome to FTE. I have a 71 with a 302 and a front sump oil pan.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 10:36 PM
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all u gots to do is switch out ur motor mounts on ur fram,depending u may have to move ur tranny crossmember,but it is not very hard,realy,just money and time...
 
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 06:46 AM
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Thanks for the info. I appreciate it.
 
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