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Re: V 8 conversion (Ford) 5.0 [Re: fleetbob1] #803686 04/09/07 01:02 PM
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yankneck696 Offline
Mudrunner
EB in the 4X4 world = Early Bronco around 68-72 or 74 if I am right.... Dana 20 is the transfer case sesignation... Getting to be quite rare, but Google Jeff's Bronco Graveyard
Ed


Yankneck = Yankee ingenuity with Redneck stupidity.
"How can I break it better?"
89 Raider 3.0 w/ 31's for now
Re: V 8 conversion (Ford) 5.0 [Re: yankneck696] #803687 04/09/07 02:31 PM
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davidlong Offline
Need a Spot
I put a 302 with same setup you are talking about in my 87 Raider back in the early 90's. It hasn't been on the road for about 10 years but my goal is to get it back to running shape this summer. Only fit problem was the transmission bell housing and the transfer case and a 2 inch body lift took care of that. Only mod I had to do to the firewall was an access hole through the fire wall to make it easier to get to the top tranny to motor bolt. Motor sets perfectly right where the original motor mounts for the 2.6 were and where they are on the motor. Suprisingly there is alot of room under the hood after the install. Exhaust manifolds are easy to install but the guy who put the dual exhaust on sure did earn his money figuring out how to run it and stay out of the way of the drive train. I did away with the air conditioning. Hooking into the original wiring wasn't too difficult either. Issues I had were radiator size necessary to keep it cool. Had to mount it lower in the front and angle it back slightly to make it fit. I used dual electric fans instead of the mechanical fan. Also the 4.625 gear ratio was way to high for the setup. 0 - 60 was in about 4 seconds and anything over 60 was too much for the motor in the RPM range. Currently I have a 3.7 gear out of a Conquest in the rear and it works great up to around 85 or 90. I haven't switched the front gears out yet so I only ran it in 2 wheel drive. I replaced the stock shifter with a B&M quick click because I could never get the stock one to work right. 302 with a C6 nd NP 208 is a great setup for a Raider in my opinion. Final touch was the Mustang 5.0 symbol on the front fender. Alot of people thought it was a joke until you blew them away at a light and they say the dual exhaust sticking out the rear. If you need more detailed info I will be happy to help you out all I can.


Dave Long
Re: V 8 conversion (Ford) 5.0 [Re: davidlong] #803688 04/09/07 08:33 PM
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allsierra123 Offline
Rock Warrior
I am liking the idea for my mighty max.I have a nice body on mine and would like to get a cheaper to fix engine into it.Looks like with your setup all you need is to fab some drive shafts.I think I would go carbed with it.


91 Mitsu Montero RS LWB PENDING
88 Cherokee Lifted and modded heavily. FOR SALE
91 vanagon syncro 1.9 TD SOLD
04 Suzuki Aerio Commuter SOLD
90 mits mighty max,v6 SOLD
94 Mits Diamante LS. Stock. TOTALED
71 VW Baja Bug SOLD
Re: V 8 conversion (Ford) 5.0 [Re: davidlong] #803689 04/09/07 08:47 PM
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rxinhed Offline
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David,

I'd personally be interested in the photos you could provide... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


1987 Raider - Roxy
1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya
Re: V 8 conversion (Ford) 5.0 [Re: davidlong] #803690 04/10/07 01:20 AM
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fleetbob1 Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
how did you modify the radiator support and what radiator did you use?

can i still keep my a/c condensor intact?


1990 Montero LWB V6 5-SP Locked Rear/33/12.50 Kumho KL-71 Mud Terrains/3" body lift,bars/springs/poly/shocks/custom skids/lots of lights/snorkle/etc......
Re: V 8 conversion (Ford) 5.0 [Re: rxinhed] #803691 04/10/07 04:59 AM
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Oyaji_Jon Offline
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David,

I'd personally be interested in the photos you could provide... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


Me, too. I'm serious about this. I've got a line on a 302 core for $50.

Thanks


73
-Jon
KJ6GVM

As seen on Expedition with TX plates: VEGETARIAN - An old Indian word for poor hunter

Grampa's Trooper
1974 FJ40
1987 FJ60
Re: V 8 conversion (Ford) 5.0 [Re: allsierra123] #803692 04/10/07 06:15 PM
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davidlong Offline
Need a Spot
My Raider is currently in a storage area close to my house so I will get some pictures this weekend. The radiator I used was out of a Ford truck don't remember what year or model. Due to it's size I cut the top radiator/hood support off and used hood posts and pins to keep the hood shut. I also took some of the lower frame out in the front and replaced it with a piece of C channel to get the radiator in lower and provide support for it. Radiator is currently out and front of the motor (alternator, power steering pump, etc.) is currently off in preperation of doing a clean up to get it back road worthy so pictures should show fit pretty good. I will take some underneath pics too to show trans and transfer case fitting. Let me know what other pics you would like to see.


Dave Long
Re: V 8 conversion (Ford) 5.0 [Re: davidlong] #803693 04/11/07 12:19 PM
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fleetbob1 Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Thanx Dave,
I am looking forward to those pix

Bob


1990 Montero LWB V6 5-SP Locked Rear/33/12.50 Kumho KL-71 Mud Terrains/3" body lift,bars/springs/poly/shocks/custom skids/lots of lights/snorkle/etc......
Re: V 8 conversion (Ford) 5.0 [Re: fleetbob1] #803694 04/15/07 08:46 PM
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davidlong Offline
Need a Spot
Took some pictures. Just posting 1 so I can make sure it worked.
[img]http://www2.snapfish.com/slideshow/...37829962/a=92677003_92677003/t_=92677003[/img]
As it sits now. 31X10.5 on stock rims with 2" body lift


Dave Long
Re: V 8 conversion (Ford) 5.0 [Re: davidlong] #803695 04/15/07 08:49 PM
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davidlong Offline
Need a Spot
Ok, where is a good site that I can put the pictures at and how do I get them to show in the reply. Picture newbie here!


Dave Long
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