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Does anyone have experience with setting up a older 302 with a serpentine set up? I have a 74 I really need the extra room in the front for better fans. I was told a 87-93 mustang would be a great donor for this swap. I want to change everything timing cover short reverse water pump a/c power steering alt but of course no smog. I have also heard another good swap would be a 94- 95 mustang because of the 140 amp alt. Did I miss anything ? Is there other swaps that would work well? these years and model were specified because of the location of the p/s pump in relation to the steering box .
I also want to find out if anyone has one of these donor vehicles or one that would work that would be interested in making a deal on everything I need .
I also want to find out if anyone has one of these donor vehicles or one that would work that would be interested in making a deal on everything I need .
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I have considered doing this swap too, but if you have air conditioning, I'm not sure it would work.
I have air on my 78 and would like to keep it.
Has anyone done this swap with air?
I have air on my 78 and would like to keep it.
Has anyone done this swap with air?
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If you change the front cover you will need an electric fuel pump because there is no way to mount the mechanical pump. From what i read you can still reuse the old cover and run the new belt setup.
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Check about the water pumps too. I know the old pumps lower inlet could be on either side depending on what car it was in. I don't know if you have this choice on the newer reversed pumps, and that may cause radiator hose headaches.
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I think I need the short reverse style water pump to get more room in front of the motor.
That is the main reason for the switch, the others are a/c and higher amp alt. Is there a short shaft water pump that will be ok with this switch?
That is the main reason for the switch, the others are a/c and higher amp alt. Is there a short shaft water pump that will be ok with this switch?
