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Title: Pinto/MII front spring part #'s: 4cyl / V6 / V8
Post by: gearhead440 on January 18, 2006, 11:19:19 AM
I've been searching for the correct spring for a 302 swap.  Fat Rodder on Ebay sells 350lb and 425lb.  Racer Walsh also sells a variety of spring rates.  See below information for part numbers for sedans, station wagons, 4 cylinders, V6 and V8 applications.
Title: Re: Correct spring rate for a V8 swap
Post by: Pintony on January 18, 2006, 04:19:05 PM
Quote from: gearhead440 on January 18, 2006, 11:19:19 AM
I've been searching for the correct spring for a 302 swap.  Fat Rodder on Ebay sells 350lb and 425lb.  Racer Walsh also sells a variety of spring rates.  Advance Auto parts might be able to get MII springs but they said it could take a few weeks even if they are able to locate them.  Hoots has used 450lb springs for his wagon swap.  Any input is greatly appreciated!  Thanks.

Hello  gearhead440,
Springs from a Pinto W/2.3 & A/C should be just about right for a V8 swap.
From Pintony
Title: Table of spring part number information
Post by: gearhead440 on January 23, 2006, 11:25:11 AM
I did some cross referencing between Napa and Advance Auto Parts websites and part numbers and came up the with following table that may be useful.  I wiil be using Advance Part Number 8542 for my V8 swap :).  There might be typos...

Application                             NAPA #           Advance Auto Parts # (TRW)
(80) Pinto 4cyl w/o A/C                2773041         8578
(80) Pinto 4cyl w/ A/C                     2773042         8576
(77) Pinto 6cyl  SW w/o A/C           2773042         8576
(80) Pinto 4cyl S/W w/ A/C           2773037         8542

(76) MII 4cyl w/o A/C                  2773036         8558
(78) MII V6 w/ A/C                     2773039         8582
(78) MII V8 w/o A/C                     2773039         8582
(78) MII V8 w/ A/C                      2773038         8556
Title: Re: Pinto/MII front spring part #'s: 4cyl / V6 / V8
Post by: gearhead440 on March 28, 2006, 02:55:06 PM
BUMP
Title: Re: Pinto/MII front spring part #'s: 4cyl / V6 / V8
Post by: datazz on March 28, 2006, 04:58:29 PM
Hey,Pintony.I have an 80 pinto wagon with a 2.3 ,4speed with no air.Do I need to change my front springs? I just bought a 78 mustang II off the ebay with a 302 4 speed.(DONOR).I'm planning on using the front and rear sway bars but I didn't know if I needed the front springs or not.Thanks.
Title: Re: Pinto/MII front spring part #'s: 4cyl / V6 / V8
Post by: datazz on March 29, 2006, 08:39:18 PM
Does anybody else know whether I need to change my front springs to the mustang II ones?Thanks.
Title: Re: Pinto/MII front spring part #'s: 4cyl / V6 / V8
Post by: gearhead440 on April 03, 2006, 01:22:31 PM
Datazz,
According to the info that I have found, the SW with 2.3 engine uses the same springs w and w/o air so you should be ok using what you have.  The MII 302 springs w/o AC would also work but they will be a bit stiffer than what you have now.
Title: Re: Pinto/MII front spring part #'s: 4cyl / V6 / V8
Post by: datazz on April 03, 2006, 06:07:47 PM
Hey,Gearhead 440.I really appreciate the info. You saved me some work.Thanks a lot.
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