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Ford v8 engine bay pics and info

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by silverbullet72tnt, Feb 27, 2012.

  1. Feb 27, 2012
    silverbullet72tnt

    silverbullet72tnt Member

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    Looking for some pictures of the engine bays with a small block ford in them. I am currently swapping one in and I would like to see some pics.

    Also, could you post whether or not you had to mod your firewall, install a body lift etc.

    Thanks
     
    silverbullet72tnt, Feb 27, 2012
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  2. Feb 27, 2012
    RATTYFLATTY

    RATTYFLATTY I think you need a little more throttle

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    No firewall mods, no body lifts but I did add 2" between the fenders and tub(I'm running an auto). It's best to run either a early Bronco or other rear sump oilpan.

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    RATTYFLATTY, Feb 27, 2012
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  3. Feb 27, 2012
    silverbullet72tnt

    silverbullet72tnt Member

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    did you add length to the hood as well?
     
    silverbullet72tnt, Feb 27, 2012
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  4. Mar 1, 2012
    RATTYFLATTY

    RATTYFLATTY I think you need a little more throttle

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    Nope, it's hard to see but I used a piece of 1 1/4" angle iron to move the hood forward slightly. The hood fit great with no mods and the gap at the rear lets a lot of heat out. Here are a few pics.
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    RATTYFLATTY, Mar 1, 2012
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  5. Mar 1, 2012
    1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

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    Real Purty, that is!
     
    1960willyscj5, Mar 1, 2012
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  6. Mar 5, 2012
    RATTYFLATTY

    RATTYFLATTY I think you need a little more throttle

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    Thanks
     
    RATTYFLATTY, Mar 5, 2012
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  7. Mar 20, 2012
    jeepers999

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    You have an AC compressor on there?? :)
     
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  8. Mar 20, 2012
    Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

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    I'm guessing the AC compressor is for on-board air​
     
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  9. Mar 21, 2012
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Well it's not for AC, that's for sure..:)
     
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  10. Mar 21, 2012
    RATTYFLATTY

    RATTYFLATTY I think you need a little more throttle

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    Yep, the compressor is for the suspension among other things.
     
    RATTYFLATTY, Mar 21, 2012
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