man i wana know how this thing is gona run...

mpg

all of that good stuff

 

sounds like its gonna be a beast.....makes me want to do a engine swap....

 

To fund this i should write a manual . Getting those tbars ordered today. Got a bit of the small fab work done, trans cooler lines and mounts, power steering lines, got the y pipe done and fix the ford stupidity. The stock y pipe actually drops to about 1.5" for 2" on both down pipes. That seem a little crazy so i little plasma cutting and a LOT of mig wire and gas and presto y-pipe with no less then 2.25 diam collecting into the stock 3" pipe to a 3" cat.


Thanks
Josh

 

I get that question alot. What about the fuel economy. Dont really care. I dont expect it to be too nasty but whatever. As long as i can shred tires as will i am all good.


Josh

 

Shouldn't be too much different as the weight the vehicle isn't changing much, just like the 5.4 V8 gets about the same mileage as the 4.2 V6.

Either way, sounds fun.

 

Well the project is moving along fianlly. Got the Tbars out of the aarms and finally got the new tbars. They are the correct ones spring code 7 did the trick. I got 7700 springs for the rear from a boneyard as they are disco'd by everyone else. Got the tcase attached last night. That is a big step as now i can finalize the motor mounts and drive shafts and many other items. I have ordered my drive shafts from a local shop. They are to be done for friday. If nothing else goes horrilby wrong might be able to start it this weekend .


Thanks for following along.


Josh

 

please please please, more pix! great job!

 

Will get some more pics on my site tonigh and repost link. Your wish i my command .


Josh

 

i have post some more pics as requested. Nothing special yet. Will try to take more as it goes back together. The drive shafts are done i got the call today. Getting into the little bits that add up quick $$$$$.


Thanks for following.

Josh

 

thanks, keep the updates coming

 

Took some pics before lunch break. Lots done you cant see but the engine is more or less back togther. New plugs and granatelli colis are in. A few other things aswell.

http://camdenlake.ca/PhotoAlbums/album_1183291875/

 

Well she starts and makes lots of noise. No exhast just manifolds. Couldnt wait . I only let it run for about 5 secs as i didnt want the flames to melt anything. It responded to thortle input so thats good. Just got to put drive shafts and exhaust on and tidy up some wiring. I think thats it...... Dont care it ran . Should have a full test later tonight or tomorrow am.


Josh

 

now thats what i call a tight fit.

 

Coming along nicely
That is gonna be bad a$$
keep us updated!!!

 

Wow, that is gonna be one very nice swap. Send pictures after it is complete becuase wow that will be one sweet ride.