Tdrrod661/2cab 0 Posted February 5, 2018 Hey guys, thanks in advance for any input I can get. I’ve been reading the archives, but I still can’t quite wrap my head around the best course of action. I have a 170 6 cyl with 105k 3 speed on the column, I have intended on just freshening up the 6 & enjoying the bronco with its limitations. “50mph” I only cruise, but would really like to add power steering, disc brakes & AC one day. I am trying to figure out the advantages to some v8 engine & transmission options. I may have a line on a 70s 302 with a c4 out of an EB. Is there a path of least resistance concerning engine & tranny combinations? Simple is better for me. Thanks Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skitter302 0 Posted February 5, 2018 Avoid EFI and Eletronic transmissions if you like to keep things simple A 302 is a great option for a new engine. And I think you have already pick'd a good transmission that will make for a simple swap. The AOD is another option but will require some extra steps and a trasfer-case adapter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully Bob 0 Posted February 5, 2018 Skitter is right..., 302 (& sometimes a 351) is the most common change-out. I would add.., I've had 4 EB's with the V/8 along with my present '66 with the I-6 (one V/8 had the A/T) You see which one I kept..!! Just noticed this new board format wiped out the signatures..? And, the gallery. Hmmmmmm....., I'm going to have to re-think how to answer these questions from now on... I'll have to get back to ya......, Long/short.., keep it the way it is with just a few mods. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully Bob 0 Posted February 11, 2018 Wellll..., maybe you've already discovered this ---- V/8 eng., pwr. steering, & discs require a very deep wallet. For example, V/8 swap requires everything changed from radiator to driveshaft front joint. EXCEPT for the transfer case. For starters, I would recommend a compression/leak-down test on your I-6. Those results will give you info. needed to move on. (you can rent free the tools to do this test.., or have it done) Freshening up the I-6 may be the best investment. Disc brakes usually req. power brakes as more pressure is needed. (this also can be expensive) Freshening up the drums, etc, would be 1/4 the price.., maybe even less. Power steering runs approx. $800 - $1000 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
