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Topic: Hey the 6 cyl to the 8 cyl swap does work . . . MY CAR RUNS AN DRIVES :)
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Ralph Rebandt
Gearhead Posts: 308
From: Farmington Hills, MI
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 12-19-2001 05:08 PM
   
Fellas,Thanks so much for all your effort to get my car running. You have been such a great help!  Here were the problems with my swap... 1. rubbing flywheel was due to the drain plugs not properly placed in the holes on the flywheel.... this bent the flywheel and ruined the starter. 2. valves were too tight 3. electrical problem... well my friend had the fireing order mixed up 4. Trans problem with the crossover bar... well we added a new piece. The linkage from the floor shifter to the trans also had to be legnthened. I wish you all could hear it. Maybe you will. Well off to work on the body. Again, thanks and Merry Christmas to you all. Ralph
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 2847
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-19-2001 05:37 PM
Its great when it all works out.I'm sure you'll enjoy it.SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 5246
From: Pensacola, Florida, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 12-19-2001 06:33 PM
Way  Ralph!  Enjoy the ride!!! Dave & Terri ------------------
Poison Ivy (Dave's)
'65 Fastback Modified 289 4V, C-4, dual exhaust, styled steel wheels, rally pac, A/C
Blue Belle (Terri's)
'66 Coupe, Silver Blue Metallic, 351W 2-V, 4 speed, A/C, future sleeper.
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Ken
Gearhead Posts: 2120
From: Prospect, Ct. M&M Member No. 31 MCA Member 49299
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-19-2001 07:49 PM
Congratulations Ralph !!! Don't you just love it when an idea works out . Enjoy that 8 cylinder buddy ?!?!?------------------
Conciousness - that annoying time between naps. Ken
1965 Springtime Yellow Coupe
302GT40-4spd
Edlebrock RPM Air Gap
670cfm Holley Street Avenger
and much, much MORE !!!
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 20716
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-19-2001 09:11 PM
Hey, great job, Ralph! I bet you're one happy camper! ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC Christmas shopping? Why not use the
M&M Bookstore?
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 1946
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-20-2001 12:09 AM
Ralph,
You need to make an entry in the Technical Archives on "Things Not to Do in a V-8 Swap"Have fun with it you earned it. Mike
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 10921
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-20-2001 12:47 PM
YAY Ralph! ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator
NHRA/IHRA/SRA member
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00 & '01
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ekbeanctr
Gearhead Posts: 158
From: Middlebury, IN USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-21-2001 05:39 PM
Great job Ralph. It took a lot of perseverance to work through all the things you had to change to make it run and drive. You are a role model for the rest of us that are still working on our cars.
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I65Stang
Moderator Posts: 4814
From: Antelope, CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-21-2001 05:48 PM
Very cool Ralph! Leaving the ranks of the I6's I see   . Lol, dont tell anyone but I am tossing around the idea of putting a 393W (351 stroked) into the '65 .------------------
Tim M&M Member #35
1965 Mustang coupe, 200 I6, Holley 2300, Clifford header, true duals w/ 26" Smithys
1988 Mustang GT AOD vert, 15.810 @ 88.871 mph 100% stock w/ no traction
1976 Silverline Comoro 18' trihull ski boat, 188 hp 302 I/O, another toy
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R Rainwater
Gearhead Posts: 445
From: Puxico,MO. USA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 12-21-2001 09:57 PM
Way to go, Ralph.
Bob R.
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