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started cleaning up the engine bay

Reply #165
I don't remember if this was asked, but do you think this will clear a stock hood?

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Reply #166
the motor, yes. the carb and air cleaner it will have on it, no.
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast


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Reply #167
like the intake
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Reply #169
That swap is gonna be awesome when its done. People are gonna think you swapped in a boss 429 at first glance because of the carbed intake and giant valve covers.
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Reply #170
Is that K member a 4.6 K Member?
One 88

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Reply #171
Quote from: CougarSE;175181
Is that K member a 4.6 K Member?


yes, for a mod motor in a fox chassis.
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast


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Reply #172
after 3.5hrs, i finally got the 4r70w in! i had to pull it back out, due to the converter not being engaged all the way. in the process it slipped off the jack. luckily my hand broke its fall. (would want to hurt my fresh trans) i am going to need to move my crossmember back about an inch now. it rubs the pan, and the the mount wont line up with the slots. its at the height it needs to be though. the oilpan now clears the rack by about 1/16"! i may switch to manual rack for extra clearance, since im using stock motor mounts. ill mess with the trans x-member once i get my bottle filled for my welder.
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast


 

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Reply #173
well, i decided to move the motor up into the front holes on the k-member. having the motor against the firewall wasnt worth the trouble of modifying everything to make it work. now everything clears and bolts up fine so far.

1st pic is when the motor was in the front slots of the k-member. 2nd pic is with it in the rear slots. i gained around 1.5" of clearance moving the motor.
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast


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Reply #174
You say you're using "stock" mounts.  Once I can get them done, I am working on 4.6 mounts...


EDIT-
Oh wait.  Derrr.  You're using the Mustang mounts.  Never mind.
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Reply #175
i dont know if there is a difference between the stang mounts and any other car/truck with a 4.6/5.4...... but i am using mustang ones.
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast


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Reply #176
How much longer (from front to back) is a 4.6 than a 302?
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Reply #177
Quote from: 32VFoxBird;178644
i dont know if there is a difference between the stang mounts and any other car/truck with a 4.6/5.4...... but i am using mustang ones.

The MN-12 mounts are TOTALLY different, which are the ones I replace. (or will replace)
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

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Reply #178
Quote from: thunderjet302;178699
How much longer (from front to back) is a 4.6 than a 302?

1/2" longer according to the ford racing catalog.

EDIT: that's compared to a 03 cobra motor which uses 2 belts. my motor measures 23-3/8" from back of block to the face of the water pump .
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast


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Reply #179
Quote from: 32VFoxBird;178705
1/2" longer according to the ford racing catalog.

EDIT: that's compared to a 03 cobra motor which uses 2 belts. my motor measures 23-3/8" from back of block to the face of the water pump .


Hmm I thought it was longer. I know it's wider :hick:
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.