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shttygtstang

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whats up guys quick question i sold my convt shell . Now i wanna buy a lx shell because i heard they weigh less is there ne differnce between the i4 body and v8 beside motor ,tranny ,crossmember and springs?


i wanna get the boddy to put that bb 460 i was talking bought couple months ago and the moneys there now . i just started a job painting with the union makeing 32.62 hourly .So time for a new project

 

HISSIN50

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I am thinking rear end, brakes, strength of suspension (anti-roll bars, etc) are also different. I dont know a lot about 4 bangers though.

 

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doyou think the size of the engine bays and were the mounts are located are the same

 

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bump

 

HISSIN50

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Just to let ya know, I see ya but I have no clue (so you dont think I am ignoring the thread).

 

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I considered this for about five miniutes at one time so I did do some research a while ago. Here is what I remember. I do have a 4cyl as well.
The motor mount locations will be the same but you will need different mounts for the big block. They are available, just not sure where. Best bet would be to ask Google. The engine bays are the same size. I believe there are kits to do the swap available, but you will have to ask Google. Holcomb Motorsports comes to mind, but I could be confused (it happens alot and quite easily)
The rear on a 4banger is weaker, an 8in I think. The trans has higher multiplication gearing and can't handle the same amount of power. Some people have run the 4 cyl in built 302s for long periods of time, but the big block is a different ball game.
I believe hood clearance will be a serious issue as well.

 

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your better off with a four banger, because anything stronger that came stock on the 302 cars, still wont be enough for a bb, so you'd need to replace that crap anyways.

 

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Car RamRod said:

your better off with a four banger, because anything stronger that came stock on the 302 cars, still wont be enough for a bb, so you'd need to replace that crap anyways.

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Interesting point FARVA!!! Love the avitar.

However the 302 parts will resale for more, when you go to sell off the junk you don't need. Unless you are a pack rat like myself, and just fill the garage with old parts that you will never use.

 

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shttygtstang said:

whats up guys quick question i sold my convt shell . Now i wanna buy a lx shell because i heard they weigh less is there ne differnce between the i4 body and v8 beside motor ,tranny ,crossmember and springs?


i wanna get the boddy to put that bb 460 i was talking bought couple months ago and the moneys there now . i just started a job painting with the union makeing 32.62 hourly .So time for a new project

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i' not sure about the car question but.........is it true that you can just carry a paint bucket around all day and act bussy when you work for the union? instead of have to do any real work?

 

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Have you heard of those new union shovels? That stand up all by themselves?

Actually the I4 cars came with a 7.5" rear. The V8 cars 8.8" can actually be built to handle double or triple the stock power output, so you wouldn't have to pawn it off and upgrade to a 9". There are other differences as well, but nothing that can't be overcome. The four bangers had the crappy interior, so if you were getting racing seats anyway it isn't a big deal- and the 85mph speedo cluster sucks. Most years they also had different spindles, making it impossible to bolt V8 model struts in up front. Obviously the computer wouldn't be up to the task, but it's arguable that the EECIV would be able to run a 460 without a piggyback anyway. Other than all that, nothing comes to mind that hasn't been mentioned yet. Very feasible swap, if not a practical one. Good luck.

 

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:OT: I've got a 4 cylinder coupe body for sale, taking the v-8 engine and trans out of it right now to donate parts to our 6 other cars in the family....send me a p.m., I'm gonna pawn it off cheap......

 

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z2o_what said:

i' not sure about the car question but.........is it true that you can just carry a paint bucket around all day and act bussy when you work for the union? instead of have to do any real work?

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this is what i got out of my job i go in at 7am get a breakfast break for 1hour @ 9am and a hour lunch break @ 12pm get out @ 2-3 . but i work my @ss off

ss sent ya a pm

ya this is an all out project car so i wont mind shtty insides ect i just want this 460 i been looking @ to fit in it along with a tremec