chassis frames

[brendon]

can anyone tell me if and what the difference is between the 1966 in-line six and v-8 chassis frames are?

 

[76Explorer]

They are the same, the difference is the motor stands(frame bracket)and there location. If your thinking about putting a V8 in place of the L6, you will have to cut off the stands and replace them with the ones from Bronco vendors.

http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-10510_...2_351w_pair.htm

scroll down on this one

http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/17.asp

 

[brendon]

They are the same, the difference is the motor stands(frame bracket)and there location. If your thinking about putting a V8 in place of the L6, you will have to cut off the stands and replace them with the ones from Bronco vendors.

http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-10510_...2_351w_pair.htm

scroll down on this one

http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/17.asp

thanks for the info. you don't happen to know the measurements on the placements or is it better to hang the engine then mark the spots?

 

[STLKIKN]

Brendon,

Do a little bit more research on this one.

You will also need a V-8 transmission for this swap.

The six cyl tranny is a little bit weaker than the 8 cyls, it is also shorter from bell housing to tail housing. A V-8s valvecovers may rub the firewall if used with the 6 cyl tranny.

 

[Bully Bob]

Check JBG catalog....it has all the parts listed to do the swap correctly.

(& the $$ figures)

Eng., bell housing, clutch, trannie, radiator, etc.

 

[76Explorer]

thanks for the info. you don't happen to know the measurements on the placements or is it better to hang the engine then mark the spots?

I think the measurements come with the mounts, but be sure to ask when ordering.