never seen arms like that before... interesting.
i saw that caltrac kit. it looked pretty sweet to me, but my fab skills are better than my "filling someone elses pocket" skills. i wanna build something like that.
Cal-tracs are easy to build. Heres a how too http://www.hotrodsandhemis.com/Traction.html (http://www.hotrodsandhemis.com/Traction.html) to help yah build them. Ill prolly build my own too. Just i dont see me trying to build a split-mono leaf spring. lol
do they make a header that will fit inside without cutting anything?
[so has anybody used the front engine plate?
I made my own engine mounts that are similar to a plate and very easy to do. Much easier than regular mII mounts I think. I outlined the entire swap into a '71, you can prob still find it if you do a search on V8 swaps, mine is in the projects section titled "71 V8 Swap, Let The Fun Begin" Should answer some of your questions. Haven't been around much lately, lot of issues going on but some members may remember me!
is the height different from a 4bl to a 2bl stock cast intake?no difference in height just the weight issue. It's a really tight fit to get it under the hood.
no difference in height just the weight issue. It's a really tight fit to get it under the hood.
Pinto5.0, hard to tell w/o a mII pan to compare it to but the issue is where the pan angles down to the sump. The mII pan is flat not angled at all and kind of dished out right at the sump to give more clearance for the rack. I had to use one to make my headers fit right. I've seen those low profile pans on e-bay as well, sure would be nice to know if they would work because the mII pans are pretty rare although they do pop up from time to time.
(Thanks for posting the link to my swap Reeves1! :) )
Pinto5.0, hard to tell w/o a mII pan to compare it to but the issue is where the pan angles down to the sump. The mII pan is flat not angled at all and kind of dished out right at the sump to give more clearance for the rack. I had to use one to make my headers fit right. I've seen those low profile pans on e-bay as well, sure would be nice to know if they would work because the mII pans are pretty rare although they do pop up from time to time.
Yes thats mine. Doing the mounts that way clears up a lot of room for the starter and the headers. As far as the hood, I think a few have tucked the engine under a stock hood with a low intake and low profile air cleaner just because they wanted it to look as stock as possible, but even a small hood scoop will help and unless you have some very quiet mufflers it's not going to be a secret very long. I can't seem to fool anyone.
Yes thats mine. Doing the mounts that way clears up a lot of room for the starter and the headers. As far as the hood, I think a few have tucked the engine under a stock hood with a low intake and low profile air cleaner just because they wanted it to look as stock as possible, but even a small hood scoop will help and unless you have some very quiet mufflers it's not going to be a secret very long. I can't seem to fool anyone.
That is really suprising there is that much difference, i always kinda figured they were realtively the same chassis's
From what I deducted the motor frame mounts had the same location to rack/ crossmember so they allow it to work on the Pinto,just a little tight on the transmission side.
I put mine inside the trunk and ran a small diamater rod from it out through the tail light lens with a small round knob on it and a label on the lens that says "push off" per rules. Just a small hole drilled in a spare lens and the original put away for safe keeping!
should the stock manifolds clear with room or should the battery still be moved
You may want to look at Speedway Motors part #s 1353764 and 7209314
Very Interesting! thanks for the info - has anybody used these? offer more info?
@ cookieboy, yes i have found some pics I took with a 'film' camera & scanned for you,but I can't find anway on here to contact you.
And I'm way to computer stuipd to ever figure out how to post a pic on here. Sorry about that.
is that damper required or do ya know? or should it work by changing pump and pulleys
so where is the cheapest place to buy a mustang 2 oil pan
anyone looking for a mustang 2 pan and pickup tube? i have one i'd sell now
Before you sell it, try it & a stock pan. See which one gives you more clearance for the engine to be lower & farther back.
anyone ever attempt to build headers for these? i found a set of manifolds but only have an 1/8 inch on either side. just ordered flanges and 90 degree mandrel bends to try to build a set. if anyone has, any input would be appreciated
Uncoated/Raw Headers
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how do i put pics up on here? the project is nearing completion :) just wanted to show everyone how i did it