Putting ford 300 in geo tracker body

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Nov 17, 2011 | 12:04 PM

lagrussia

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Putting ford 300 in geo tracker body

Hello everyone,

We have a 1996 geo tracker body and want to put a 1979 ford 300 engine in it. I know the curb weight of the Geo is only around 2200 lbs and that the ford 300 supposedly weighs about 560 lbs itself. Does anyone know if the suspension in my tracker will have to be modified in order to hold the bigger engine? Thanks!

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Nov 17, 2011 | 12:09 PM

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I think more than the weight, you're going to be running into major problems with the size of the engine.

The 300 is a very long and tall engine. I simply don't think you're going to be able to get it in the engine bay.

I've seen some of the crazy work it takes to fit one into a Bronco II, which is a bit larger than a Tracker.

Nov 17, 2011 | 02:17 PM

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What AB said. The weight will be only one problem. Fitment is most likely going to make for some radical changes in the frame and body and probably best done with the body off.

Nov 17, 2011 | 09:10 PM

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I can already hear the cutting torch howling and popping! cutting through the fire wall, the hood, motor mounts, trans mounts.... Just get your ck book out, you can make anything work. I don't mean to put down your project. I would love to see it and be involved. That thing would be like the motorcycle I saw the other day; it was a v8 with a frame around it...nothing but engine. And your car would be like that. I would love to see it and drive it. Good luck. I'm sure it would do wheelies!