i think GM must have filled their cars with road salt before they left the factory. its really hard to find anything around here that still has a floor in the back seat made by GM Bring the Maverick down here and drop it off at my place and I'll send you home with this really nice '87 Grand prix I got with a blown trans and half dead 305
There's a guy on the www.fordmaverick.com site that just finished a SBC swap. BUT, he did a full chassis swap too....
ratio411 said,"I am pretty sure the M2 needs a rear sump pan." Can someone confirm, quite positively, that is the case. My engine builder asked what type pan we planned to put on our 1988 5.0 when he gets to that point. The Comet is getting an M2 front suspension. Thanks, Sopp
If the stock C4 was for a 170 or 200 cu" six it will bolt up with the replacement of the bell housing which bolts on. If it was for the small sixes you will have to rebuild it using 5 clutches in the forward pack and 4 clutches in the direct pack at a minimum. You might have to replace the servo if it is going to be a built 302 or if you thrash trannies.
Thanks for all the replies guys, I didn't realize the SBC was wider than a SBF (I don't want to cut the car) and I didn't realize the 200 C4 was weaker than an 8cyl c4. I'll likely just buy a 302 then..just sucks having all that cash tied up in a motor that can't be used yet. what really sucks is my father just sold the original 289 from his cougar...who would have thought I'd join the F-side
ive thought the same thing many of times the maverick really doesnt fit in well with my collection of g-bodies Ive also thought about putting my extra 403oldsmobile somewhere it doesnt belong a few time myself
Mustang II can be either front or rear sump depending if you use a front or rear steer spindle and steering assembly. Just put the sump on the opposite side of the steering stuff. That chevy will need the pickup tube that goes with that front sump pan as well. I know everyone already thought of that, but I just thought I'd go ahead and state the obvious. You can also fix that distributor clearance problem with a dummy oil pump drive shaft and an EDIS.
Engine Swap With the old cars, practically anything can be done. Just a few years ago I was in engineering school with a guy that put a 351 in a car like yours. I think it was a Windsor engine. The heads did not hit the shock towers, but it was close. I saw it run, nice. A few years ago I put a 350/350 turbo chevy in a 1976 Mustang II. I thought it was more fun than anything but that's the way I am. The 400 is a great engine! You will need to first find out if the front sump pan will fit the Chevy 400 small block before spending any money. This may be the killer. Unless a trick setup, the front sumps fit the older blocks. You will need a front sump engine because of the steering linkage. Otherwise the small block pan will sit over the k-member and the engine will sit too high in the engine compartment. I am very careful and think ahead and take my time when doing something like this. I recommend the same for you. I would also strongly recommend getting someone with experience to help you. An old hot rodder will probably be willing. If you want me to, I can tell you how I put the 350 in my Mustang.
