Posted by T.L. on October 14, 1998 at 01:26:43:
In Reply to: Re: mav info needed please posted by David Blodgett on October 13, 1998 at 00:56:02:
Remember that cutting coil springs makes'em even stiffer. Also; the 8" rearend is plenty strong enough for a 351 if you're running an auto trans...
: : i'm thinking about making a mavrick street rod. I already have a built 351w and have a few questions. What do i have to do to put a 351w in a straight 6 car besides remove the old motor? will it bolt right up with 302 motor mounts or the old 6 mounts? in a mustang you just switch motors and it is an inch taller and inch wider. will i need to change the front springs? does anyone run and aod auto trans from a mustang or crown vic? i already have one. what size is the rear end? 8inch 8.8 or 7.5 is it easy to get different gears 3.55, 3.73,or 4.10's? please feel free to email me r respond here as i check here daily now. thanks in advance for your help. also are there any other bbs's on mavricks on the net. thanks my email is salem820@aol.com
: If your maverick had a six in it before, you'll need new motor mounts, and a set of v-8 springs for sure. a lot of mavericks I've seen use mustang v-8 springs and cut off one or two coils. With the 351 you'll wand to use either an 8.8in or a 9in rear.