69 6cyl swap

[jdish84]

Looking to do a swap, pulling out the original 6cyl and dropping in a 302 from a 91 mustang. Carburated. Lined up a tranny, have the transfer case, looking to hear from anyone that may have done this conversion and what to look for. Maybe even a tech article??

Thanks all!

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[STLKIKN]

Well, assuming the tranny you have is for an 8 cyl EB...

Throttle linkage, clutch linkage, linkage mount to the block (later 302/5.0 blocks don't have a "boss" to bolt the linkage to.) larger rad with proper outlet/ inlet for the Stangs water pump, motor mounts and towers for the V-8, the electronic ignition set-up matched to a distributor with either a bronze or hardened drive gear for the roller cam, the block off plugs for the crossover tube at the rear of the heads, either a custom balanced flywheel or aftermarket with the 50 oz "imbalance" and 164 teeth to match the EB bellhousing. And either EB specific headers or a set of factory EB manifolds to get the exhaust out.

Sounds like a lot of parts, and it is, but getting all the proper pieces only makes the job that much easier...

Off the top of my head, those are the basics you will need to do a proper swap, anyone else have anything to add??

 

[jdish84]

Just a few parts, but I appreciate the time. We have found out that it is a 67 now not a 69 and debating going with a NV435 tranny vs. 3 spd.

Either way, enjoying the process and truly appreciate your time and response.

Any other helpful hints are greatly appreciated.

Well, assuming the tranny you have is for an 8 cyl EB...Throttle linkage, clutch linkage, linkage mount to the block (later 302/5.0 blocks don't have a "boss" to bolt the linkage to.) larger rad with proper outlet/ inlet for the Stangs water pump, motor mounts and towers for the V-8, the electronic ignition set-up matched to a distributor with either a bronze or hardened drive gear for the roller cam, the block off plugs for the crossover tube at the rear of the heads, either a custom balanced flywheel or aftermarket with the 50 oz "imbalance" and 164 teeth to match the EB bellhousing. And either EB specific headers or a set of factory EB manifolds to get the exhaust out.

Sounds like a lot of parts, and it is, but getting all the proper pieces only makes the job that much easier...

Off the top of my head, those are the basics you will need to do a proper swap, anyone else have anything to add??

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[STLKIKN]

Before making any hard decisons about drivetrain parts, sit down and figure out exactly how you are going to use the Bronc.

For example, if you are building it with its primary use as a wheeler/ bogger/ rock crawler, you wouldn't want to stay with 3.50 gears and a three speed with 33 inch tires.

Start planning your build before you buy any parts, learn from others mistakes and only do the job once!! (much, much cheaper!!)