Posted by Craig Selvey (209.212.219.70) on April 04, 2001 at 08:42:51:
In Reply to: Some questions about a 351W in a Mav posted by Chris on April 04, 2001 at 04:51:59:
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Engine swaps from a six to a V-8...especially a 351W.....is not a "low budget" proposition. It is more of a "budget buster" proposition. The only way to make it a budget swap if if you buy a running V-8 Maverick for $300 and swap everything over to your car. Otherwise....your budget will be busted :)
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: Hi,
: Well, i'm trying to decide what to do with my Maverick (69.5, 200 i6/auto).
: I'd like to put a v8 in it, but if i'm going to do it, i want to do a 351W. So, this leaves me with some questions. I've already searched through the old postings and found some answers to some questions, but i have others:
: First of all, i've heard that some of the 69.5's don't have the bolt holes for the crossmember under the engine--is this going to be a problem? Also, are v8 Mav's front or rear sump? Will the front/rear sump be a problem for a 351 (are the correct sump 351's hard to find)?
: Also, i would like to use my current c4 to save some money (trying to stay low-budget here). Aside from the bellhousing, is it just the bands and the clutches that need to be replaced?
: I'm sure i'll have more questions as i get further into this, but thanks for any help you can offer at this point!