Posted by rickyracer (IP: 209.20.173.108) on November 16, 1999 at 22:13:34:
In Reply to: Maverick project. posted by Bill Hughes on November 16, 1999 at 01:31:14:
:$1200 for a long block sounds about right. a stock onr, and it already has the cam in it, so you may have to go have their cam choice, if not get one with about .450" to .480" lift around 215deg dur. at .050" lift. with a performer manifold holley 600 cfm vaccum sec. carb.
The 2.79 gears are nice on the highway, if you do cahnge them, don't go any deeper then 3.50
This letter is a cry for part numbers and an offer to buy some of the bits and pieces that some of you may have.
: I have been working on this four door Maverick for the last year and it is all coming together. Instead of re-building the 250 CID six, I have elected to install a 302. I've got a good price on a NEW engine from a local engine rebuilder in Scottsdale AZ. About $1200.00 for a long block, with all new parts. What are the correct part numbers for motor mounts?
: How about front and rear springs?
: I am told that a correct C4 transmission is slightly differant for the 302. Is this true?
: The rear axle is I beleive around 2.79 to one and is eight inch diameter. This is a fine ratio for a freeway crueiser.
: My suspension is all brand new (every part). Tires are new 195-70-14 Goodyear Eagle GTII's.
: I will also need part numbers for accessory brackets for the engine (power steering, alternator, and air conditionilg).
: I have a V8 radiator available for the swap.
: I have not settled on intake components (carb and manifold and optimum cam). I also have not decided on headers or stock cast manifold. This comes later as I gather all the parts.
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: Thanks for any suggestions