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Ford Saginaw + 4.3 V6

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Jrobz23, Nov 3, 2017.

  1. Jrobz23

    Jrobz23 Member

    Has anyone done this combination? I have the reverse Saginaw, Ford style, setup behind the cross member. Has anyone used this setup with a 4.3V6 (or 225) swap?

    My F Head was rather tired, and finally started puking exhaust into the coolant. I have a spare, so I'm putting that in, but still wondering about long term what I want in there. I like the idea of the 4.3, but not if I gotta re-engineer my steering again. I'm worried mostly about exhaust clearance and the steering rod. I would think the Ford style steering rod will be higher up than a Chevy style Saginaw setup.
     
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  2. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    ITLKSEZ, Nov 3, 2017
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  3. Jrobz23

    Jrobz23 Member

    My search-foo is weak. TY!

    I have an inside frame-rail ford setup, but I like that approach much more (live and learn), specially with a little more width of a D30. My issue is how close to the engine my steering rod is. I had to shorten my 134 exhaust manifold to fit this setup with the stock motor.
     
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    Jrobz23, Nov 6, 2017
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