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74 Pinto Wagon v8 swap
« on: January 18, 2017, 08:03:12 PM »
Does anyone know if the sway bar needs to be removed when doing the swap if you have the correct oil pan? Thanks
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Re: 74 Pinto Wagon v8 swap
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2017, 10:42:52 PM »
No , you do not have to remove it , it will be a tight fit but will clear ,

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Re: 74 Pinto Wagon v8 swap
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2017, 08:14:25 AM »
Get one from a V-8 Mustang II. They are up to 1" in dia and are bent to clear the oil pan.
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Re: 74 Pinto Wagon v8 swap
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2017, 06:40:02 PM »
Thanks for the help.
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