Carbed 302 in a first gen??

[TheRookie]

Well I got one for free and am trying to decide if i can make it fit. Maybe 3 inch body lift? Anyone done this yet? I am thinking a c4 trans behind it. Fabrication and welding are not a problem.

 

[Redrig]

im still dreaming of one so keep posting on how you make out. if you attemp it.

 

[Rhett]

If you have 4WD you will probably want to do some sort of lift to give room underneath. C4 is fine if you dont want or need overdrive. Isn't a C4 the one with no od?
Sounds like a fun project...look in the conversions forum here too, and on the rangerstation website.

 

[Redrig]

yeah a c4 doesnt have od.

 

[dgibson]

Defintely keep us posted. That's exactly what I want to do to my x.

 

[TheRookie]

OK I will be buiulding up the motor for a while. Dont want to rush it because I want a ton of things done before it goes in. I am going to give it a shot though.

 

[IAmTodd]

If you do it, I'm coming to see it

 

[TheRookie]

Where is spring church PA? I will be dragging the motor to work next week to start building it up. If you are near by you are more than welcome to come a few times.

 

[NOTAJP]

Check out Cheif34's build up. He's installing a FI 302 and T-5, but the idea is the same. Advance Adapters has the kit for you. The 3" body lift is almost a requirement. Once you get the adapter for the transfer case, the rest is easy. You'll need to weld in motor mounts, have new driveshafts made (maybe), and a wiring harness but that'll be easy since you are going with a carb. Might either need a low profile air filter or a cowl induction hood.

 

[TheRookie]

Yeah I have been watching chief's thread. Good stuff. Hmm, a manual may be nice in there, something to ponder

 

[V8BoatBuilder]

Check state laws on emissions before you start, if you want it to be street legal. Make sure it will pass, since you'll have to get v6 FI emissions from a carbed V8..

 

[IAmTodd]

Originally posted by TheRookie
Where is spring church PA? I will be dragging the motor to work next week to start building it up. If you are near by you are more than welcome to come a few times.

I'm about an hour east of Pittsburgh. But I have family in King of Prussia.