Sure we can what if all day long. Similarly equipped, the lighter car wins. Fly in that ointment is, other than 1968 & '83-'85 Fox chassis, Ford...
Internet myth... Even a smog a laden '73 351 Cleveland would have slaughtered a 302, 4bbl, 4 speed Maverick. The 302 Boss was gone after 1970, Not...
LoL Sorry to crush your dream...
The original Shelby American ceased business in '71. A 1973, Canadian built Maverick is no doubt a Unicorn. Also Ford switched from Autolite to...
Yup, the '71 Stang & Maverick use same steering wheel, includes Galaxie & Torino(without cruse).
Vacuum hose is different than hoses rated for pressure. While most work OK, the vacuum will cause some to collapse. I bought some awhile back, I...
Yes, thread bolt into pump shaft, clamp head in vise and let pump hang(something over 5" works well). Gently tap edge of canister using small...
Fill to point internal pump housing is submerged in fluid, goud nuff. If you aren't sending the core back(or even if you are), the housings can...
This is a good thought, P/S boxes are approx 3½ turns lock to lock, while manual are a little over 5. Having increased positive caster & wide...
Back in day, there was so many problems with both Duraspark I & II modules, were my first go to for no spark or poor performance. With...
I've seen a 351 Cleveland swap without tower modification, in fact a BOSS 351. It did have custom headers. The Cleveland has a shorter deck...
Different model headers have problems on various cylinders. Number 6 & BBK 1515 header fought for same space on my T-Bird. Of course the 1515...
Are you swapping 6cyl transmission to 302 or the v8 trans to 6cyl? Bell housings swap, 170/200 smaller than V8 or 250 six. Converters must match...
You'll need to use the 6cyl converter & bell. The 170/200 six has has ring gear welded to converter.
Look for your parts at Rockauto, can cross various years and models....
The C4 has a basic Id, 289/302 as well as 250 use the PEE designation, 170/200 are PEB . Those behind 351 were PEF, and 6cyl 240 were PEA. It's...
There are two bands, period. One for 2nd other for reverse. If it's the same transmission, should have same amount of clutches. Forty years ago...
Hollanders Interchange(cross reference junk yards use), lists the C4 for '71 thru '76 Mav/Comet 250/302 as same transmission. Also used in '71-73...
Assuming you're not going to be running it hard, continual full throttle shifts etc & your transmission is in good cond it'll be fine... If it's...
HP is what produces MPH, your 79/80 mph is good. I still have a 3:00 gear but it does have a 2200 Hughes converter, could account for lower ET,...
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