Hey guys,
I know this topic has been covered many times, and to be honest I've probably read through most of the posts on the Internet involving this swap, but some info just isn't there...
So I have a 67 coupe that I'm doing a I6 to v8 swap, also going from the auto to manual setup. I picked up a toploader from another 67 (verified on David kee) and also a Lakewood scattershield I'd like to utilize also. I have a 351w out of a '70 Galaxy that I'd like to put in instead of the 289/302. Stock suspension in front, 5 lug drum brakes all around and manual steering....
First question has to do with clutch linkage. Will a stock zbar setup (for 289/302) work for my application with a 351w w/scattershield combo, or will there be some fabrication to make it work? I've looked into the cable clutch setups, but Im not a fan of how it looks and I don't know if I would like to deal with the fabrication work done to the scattershield like how Mustang Steve explains... Everyone wants long tube headers, but I'm willing to do the Hedman shorties if I can just get the stock z bar setup correctly.
I found the pedals/pedal support/hardware on Craigslist for a decent price, but all this is quite new to me so I'm not too sure what parts I'd need from there to the motor. Cj Pony Parts has an equalizer bar kit that looks like it has most things I'd need for this setup minus a few things....
Any input would be appreciated, especially from someone who has done a project similar to mine. Thanks
I know this topic has been covered many times, and to be honest I've probably read through most of the posts on the Internet involving this swap, but some info just isn't there...
So I have a 67 coupe that I'm doing a I6 to v8 swap, also going from the auto to manual setup. I picked up a toploader from another 67 (verified on David kee) and also a Lakewood scattershield I'd like to utilize also. I have a 351w out of a '70 Galaxy that I'd like to put in instead of the 289/302. Stock suspension in front, 5 lug drum brakes all around and manual steering....
First question has to do with clutch linkage. Will a stock zbar setup (for 289/302) work for my application with a 351w w/scattershield combo, or will there be some fabrication to make it work? I've looked into the cable clutch setups, but Im not a fan of how it looks and I don't know if I would like to deal with the fabrication work done to the scattershield like how Mustang Steve explains... Everyone wants long tube headers, but I'm willing to do the Hedman shorties if I can just get the stock z bar setup correctly.
I found the pedals/pedal support/hardware on Craigslist for a decent price, but all this is quite new to me so I'm not too sure what parts I'd need from there to the motor. Cj Pony Parts has an equalizer bar kit that looks like it has most things I'd need for this setup minus a few things....
Any input would be appreciated, especially from someone who has done a project similar to mine. Thanks