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my77project -> Engine Swap! (12/9/2007 4:51:23 PM)
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Ok...so I pulled my engine out the other day, and was met with a very sad surprise. The engine was filled with water, and basically the whole deal is junk. Actually, I could salvage almost eerything, but it'd be about $300+ of maching plus a full rebuild kit etc etc. So I'm trying to feel around for what my other options are. My question...
Has anyone tried a V8 engine/manual transmission swap from a pre-87 fox body to a II. :-) If so, how did it go, and what modifications were involved in doing that? I'm not really clear on what parts are compatible between the two.
Or, has anyone tried a similar swap but with a post 87 fox body? Again, what was/would be involved with doing that, since the fuel injection issue is now there? Can I just basically pull the whole engine, including ECU out of say an 87 fox body, and put it in my 77? Also, how do the trannys match as far as drive shaft length and all that? I'd love to get a T5 in there along with the engine. I'm especially interested in this possibility, if anyone could let me know what their experience has been with this, or even any hints about what would/would not work.
Also, on a side note...if I do swap engines, I may have a set of practically BRAND (have literally a few miles on them) edelbrock performer heads, including valves, valve springs, adjustable valve train, solid rocker arms, push rods...the works basically...for sale. If anyone is interested in that, let me know, and when I decide what I'm doing, maybe we can work something out. :-) Also, and edelbrock performer aluminum intake, same condition, though a bit dirty...nothing a little cleaning can't deal with. and possibly a holley four barrel carb up for sale. Again, this is all assuming I go w/ an engine that can't use them. :-) but let me know if you are interested and if you have an offer. :-)
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