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Re: 72 pangra v8 swap questions
« Reply #60 on: December 20, 2011, 06:16:00 PM »
why hello guys, well im now the proud owner of several parts

-one 8" rear axle, drums and all + drive shaft from a 75 wagon
- mII oil pan, a little rough but hopefully repairable
-mII exhaust manifolds
- pinto v8 swap mounts came in the mail too!!!

all from one yard run! hahha

ill post pics soon, but if i wanted to unload the mustangII manifolds, whats my asking price, they are untouched, no rust no damage?


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Re: 72 pangra v8 swap questions
« Reply #62 on: January 18, 2012, 10:23:07 PM »
I've never heard of the heads before. I tried reading the article but the second page was missing altogether but it sounds like they got good results. Looks like the company has been around since 2007 so if they are still in business they must be doing something right. At that price I'd be tempted to buy a pair and try them on my 347.

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Re: 72 pangra v8 swap questions
« Reply #63 on: January 19, 2012, 09:05:31 PM »
RSM, any tips or tricks for refreshing the rear axle? mines at 8" ?

im leaning hard toward those heads so i can spend more in other places, ive done multiple equations (combustion ratio) to make sure i get my 10:1 which is my main concern, im looking hard into transmissions right now, trying to find the right t-5 and parts 

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Re: 72 pangra v8 swap questions
« Reply #64 on: January 19, 2012, 10:49:20 PM »
Other than replacing the axle bearings & seals and giving the axles a good once over, not much else to do other than figure what gear ratio you want if your thinking about changing it. If your sticking with what gears you have then probably the best thing to do is take the center section to a gear shop and have it inspected unless you have all the tools to check everything unless you know the axle is in good shape. Give it a good cleaning and check for any cracks then a fresh coat of paint if it everything checks out ok. How do the brakes look?

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Re: 72 pangra v8 swap questions
« Reply #65 on: January 22, 2012, 11:01:44 AM »
i havent had the drums off the 8" but when i get to the 5 lug axle ill be using the ranger drums, do you happen to know what year ranger drum is used for that? i wish the brake hardware from the small axle (stock one) was interchangable because it looks like it is all brand new.

have any experience with fuel tanks, we found a replacement one on amazon for a reasonable price, shape wise it matchs up exactly, but the listing does have a year listed.

http://www.amazon.com/Spectra-Premium-F80A-Mustang-Pinto/dp/B0049QQ49W/ref=au_pf_pfg_s?ie=UTF8&Model=Pinto%7C693&n=15684181&s=automotive&Make=Ford%7C54&Year=1972%7C1972&vehicleType=automotive&newCar=1&carId=001

thats the tank ^^^^

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Re: 72 pangra v8 swap questions
« Reply #66 on: January 22, 2012, 12:49:50 PM »
I have no idea on the Ranger stuff. As far as gas tanks, I know that subject has been brought up before and I know don't remember if Mustang tanks are the same or not. You might want to start a new thread and ask if anyone knows.

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Re: 72 pangra v8 swap questions
« Reply #67 on: January 22, 2012, 09:53:07 PM »
RSM, i asked the question on a similar fuel tank thread, so now it got bumped to the top, if they dont respond, ill start a new thread. i got my pedals, found a guy on ebay with both brake and clutch (matching out of the same car) so im that much closer!! time to get a lock on a trans

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Re: 72 pangra v8 swap questions
« Reply #68 on: January 22, 2012, 09:54:57 PM »
Good deal on the pedals. I saw the other post on the tank after I responded lol.