V8 convertion ????

burntfish · Aug 6, 2006

I'm getting ready to do the conversion and need some info. I've got a 66 with a 170 3 speed Dana 20. I need to know what all I will need for the conversion. I know somethings like radiator, rad mounts, rad shroud, motor mounts, v8 3speed,header, and exhaust. What else will I need ( clutch, fuel lines or anything else small). I'm putting in a 72 302 out of a bronco. Thanks in advance for any help.;D

burntfish · Aug 6, 2006

Do I need to change the transfer case to transmission adapter also.

broncow72 · Aug 6, 2006

yes. I6 adaptor is shorter.

bfoldy · Aug 6, 2006

Check in the "Engine" section over in the newly created FAQs section. ;D

raharr3 · Aug 7, 2006

All the infomation is at the link below...worked for me and will work for you ;D Take lotsa pics of before and after and postem up...if you dont youll wish you did like I wish I had.
http://www.lonestar-ebc.com/Tech/TechItem.asp?TechId=19

SteveL · Aug 8, 2006

clutch llinkage on the side of the v-8. If you go for a bc 3-core radiator it uses the stock mounts and cools better than the 4-cores that are made for the EB's. You will need the drop brackets for the lower mounts. They are easy to fab up youself if you get the measurements from someone. Also if you have the extra $$ get one of the metal shrouds. They don't crack like the stock ones(cracked 2 of em).You also need new motor mount towers(frame brackets). You shouldn't have a problem trading your intermediate housing for a v-8 one. Guys want the short one for 435 swaps. I swapped in a 351w from a 6-cyl on our 66.

Pa PITT · Aug 8, 2006

Does he have the correct adaptor if he put a np435 in it.....
What trans did you plan on using ....If your planing on a 5 speed then disreguard but If you think your going to stay with the 3 speed then D O N T ....
Now is the time to change to the np435 until I put power steering on I thought this was the best swap I'd done ...But after power steering well it ranks very high up as best swap .....I bought 3 np435 for 75.00 each ...
Keep us posted my running buddy has a 1983 efi 302 an auto he is starting his swap into his 1966 I6 ....
So keep us posted and I'll try and post for him if it ever get started ...

burntfish · Aug 8, 2006

Thanks for the info guys I will keep post and take pics when it comes time.

scsm76 · Aug 8, 2006

You will also need a different throttle linkage or cable. If you can I would go to the NP435 if it will see a lot of trail use if you are going to do on road look at a NV3500 or the NV4500 for the best of both. If you are considering an auto a C4 is an easy swap.

mountain14er · Aug 9, 2006

Not to be a salesman but I've got a C4/dana 20 for sale and I'll be down in Gunnison this weekend. PM me if you're interested.

Pa PITT · Aug 9, 2006

DAmn burntfish you got people begging to delerver ...Just put some beer on ice and a stake on the BBQ and I think you'll have enough help to get-r-done this week end....10-04 go for the np435
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V8 convertion ????

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