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Technical => Engine Swapping => Topic started by: kbrock on August 24, 2008, 03:05:37 PM

Title: 87 tc 351w c4 swap
Post by: kbrock on August 24, 2008, 03:05:37 PM
I have a 87 tc that was a 5speed car. I am putting a 351w with a c4 in place of the 4 cyclinder. I have the motor and trans mounted but the 5speed driveshaft is about two inches to short. I had to make a bracket that mounted to the crossmember and moved to transmission mounting holes two inches forward. I now know I need a double hump trans crossmeber. So I am assuming that a c4 is about 2 inches shorter than a aod. I was wondering what vehicle I could get a longer driveshaft out of. I am thinking a crown vic with a aod any other suggestion besides getting a driveshaft built.
Title: 87 tc 351w c4 swap
Post by: PsRumors on August 24, 2008, 04:20:04 PM
might be best to have a DS built. They are not that expensive.
Title: 87 tc 351w c4 swap
Post by: Thunder Chicken on August 24, 2008, 06:12:37 PM
Better yet, get a Police Interceptor driveshaft and have it shortened :D
Title: 87 tc 351w c4 swap
Post by: kbrock on August 24, 2008, 06:43:30 PM
Quote from: Thunder Chicken;233465
Better yet, get a Police Interceptor driveshaft and have it shortened :D


that is what I am thinking. I am trying to keep it under a tight budget.