Posted by T.L. on August 14, 1998 at 00:44:42:
In Reply to: The Comick posted by Comick on August 13, 1998 at 22:52:17:
I didn't say there was anything wrong with it (actually, I think it's cool), I just said I was still getting used to it...
: :The 4 bbl. is definatly in the works, but my budget keeps nagging at me; it's a one-step-at-a-time thing. Down the road I will eventually put in headers as well.
: After it's all put together and painted I'll post a picture of it somewhere and let you guys see it.
: What's wrong with "Comick?" The car is a 74 Comet, and will have a Grabber Hood and grill, along with an engine, tranny, and exhaust system taken from a Maverick. Therefore, it is half COMet and half maverICK. Compound this with the fact that I am an avid reader of Comic Books and will soon be involved in professionally producing them, and it makes the perfect name for my car.
: Besides, doesn't "Alice and The Comick" sound like a great movie title?
: 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...
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: : : 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.