v8 swap info.

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v8 swap info.
heavenly_blade101 avatar
heavenly_blade101
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I was wondering if the stock mazda rad and fuel pump can be used.
paparoach1983 avatar
paparoach1983
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fuel pump can if you put a reguolator on it and you would need to recore the rad to a 3 row if you want to use it.
heavenly_blade101 avatar
heavenly_blade101
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ok, if I go with a ford 302 or 351, will i have to run all new fuel and oil lines?
paparoach1983 avatar
paparoach1983
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just where the fuel lines come into the engine to your carb. and what oil lines are you talking about?

here is my truck build i have a 302 with a c4 auto tranny 8 inch rear.
heavenly_blade101 avatar
heavenly_blade101
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Transmission oil cooler lines.
paparoach1983 avatar
paparoach1983
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I got a kit from summit that put the cooler lines on the passenger side by my rad with its own cooler.
heavenly_blade101 avatar
heavenly_blade101
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Has anyone used the mustang rad? I'm trying to do this as cheaply as possible. and I may be getting a mustang parts car. If not that, has anyone used the rad out of an older (80's) F150? were the mounts hard to line up? I can fab some up if i have to, or do the mustang ones both fit?
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paparoach1983
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mine is with a stock 5.0L radiator man you gots to custom do the core and bumper brackets thought cuz its HUGE in the little truck
heavenly_blade101 avatar
heavenly_blade101
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I'll have to see when I start digging into her, but i was thinking i would use the stock mustang rad, position it to be able to hook it up (as if it were in the stang) and find a way to mount it there, i can shorten the cooler lines if i have too, and i'll be using an electric fan so that will help. I'm mostly worried I won't be able to get it to the point where I don't need the shop, and hoists in a weekend. most of this stuff I can do in the driveway, like prettying up the wires, and worst case scenario, the driveshaft. Even if I can run it just long enough to get it back on the trailer. Are you running the mustang rear end? will the mustang driveshaft work?
paparoach1983 avatar
paparoach1983
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no you need the lenght longer and i have a 85 gt rear with 373 gears in it