Posted by Craig Selvey on August 13, 1998 at 20:46:27:
In Reply to: Re: Engine swap Questions posted by T.L. on August 13, 1998 at 02:34:35:
I thought when I read T.L.'s response that he said you don't need to change the tranny. Yes, they are both C-4's, but "Yes" they are different. The V-8 version has additional clutches and bands and stuff (technical, huh?).
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: Hey Comick (I'm still getting used to that word)! The rearends on those cars are the same (Ford 8-inch) so a swap is not necessary. You don't have to change the tranny either. As far as the carb; lose it--they're junk. Go with a 600cfm Holley 4bbl. and a good dual-plane intake manifold (I like edelbrock). While you have the motor out of the '77, you'd be smart to install a new timing chain with steel gears and even a Competition Cams "bumpstick". If you aren't ready to spend the money for all that just yet; at LEAST go with the 4bbl. and dual exhausts. You should DEFINATELY use the V-8 front springs and crossmember. I think it's great what you're doing and wish you the best of luck...
: : As I was researching what it would take to swap a v8 for my six, I discovered how in depth an operation it was. I was told I would also have to change the radiator, tranny, exhaust system, power steering brackets and the power steering linkage. I began to reconsider the swap until HUZZAH! I ran into a guy with a 77 Mav 4door with a 302. It looks like $#!T, but runs well. I bought it for $500, and am now ready to swap.
: : My questions are:
: : 1) Is there any other parts I should pull? Front springs? Rear End? etc.
: : 2)Are there any differences between 74 and 77 that will cause me problems?
: : 3)It has a special carb. called a "Ventuary", what's the word on those, good or bad?
: : 4) Does anyone want any parts from it before it finds its home at the junkyard (Yes, the dash pad is cracked)? I live in Eureka, at the very northern tip of California, so shipping may be expensive.