Tradesman351's V-8 swap

[tradesman351]

OK, I have thought long and hard about doing this. I have started to gather parts and hope to start this when the weather breaks (no more snow).I have a budget of $1500.00 and should be no problem. Since I have not upgraded my axles yet, it's gonna be stock for now.

I have two engine choices, A 1972 torino 302 or a 1987 lincoln 302. The 72 needs rebuilt and the 87 is a junkyard pull. I am leaning towards the 87 due to time and budget. I'm doing a carb swap, might do EFI at a later time.

Transmission is gonna be a np435 and an np205 transfer case out of a 87 F-250.

The parts that I have on the way are:

3' body lift
timing gear set
oil filter reloaction kit
HEI style distributor

Still looking for an oil pan ( hopefully on the lincoln) Radiator, motor mounts, fuel pump, 15 gl fuel tank, and a carbed sending unit.

I'm going to try the mustang motor mounts. Been alot of question about them, So we'll see if the drop right in.

Don't have pics yet, but I will post some of the build.

 

[tradesman351]

Might not be any pictures, Can't get TRS to upload the here LOL....

 

[tradesman351]

Ok much easier to start my own group. So from now on all pics and info will be at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RangerV8 .. Anybody can join the group.. Watch there for updates and pictures...

 

[tradesman351]

RangerV8-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

 

[ozziemo27]

 

[kemicalburns]

an 87 F250 wouldnt have an NP205. it should have BG1356 which or your application would still work well.

 

[tradesman351]

Hmmm

I was told it was a 205.. Well see. For $200 for trans, transfer case,drive shafts and what ever else I need off the truck, I won't complain if it's not a 205. Besides if it's not a 205 that's an easy swap with a 435 trans...As far as posting pics... Join the group.....MUCH easier to post pics there........................

 

[tradesman351]

OOHH, I just ended the thread..........JOIN THE GROUP...........

 

[kemicalburns]

actually the 1356 will have a lower low range then the 205 and in your application will be plenty strong and lighter to boot. i wouldnt bother with a 205 unless you plan on going the doubler route adding a 203 to the front.