Another Maverick gets the I6 to V8 swap...

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  1. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    This afternoon, Garrett (koopstamaverick) and I got started on the engine swap in his '69.5. The car still had the factory 170, which ran very poorly and had basically no power at all, the car would hardly climb a hill. We were going to just swap a 200 I6 I had laying around into it, but Garrett found a good deal on a 302/C4 only a few miles from his house.

    The engine is out of a real nice '70 Torino and has a few odds and ends done to it. Edlebrock Performer RPM intake, Edlebrock carb (appears to be a 600 CFM vacuum secondary), chrome valve covers and thermostat housing that are good for at least 25hp, and we aren't sure if it's internally stock or what. Has a recently rebuilt C4 behind it.

    Anyway, we got the original 170/C4 out in a little over an hour today. I'll be going back first thing in the morning so we can get started on dropping the 302 in. We got a few pics today while pulling the 170 out, I'll be taking my camera back with me tomorrow to get more pics of dropping the 302 in, and hopefully a video of the first start. :yup:

    The car itself is a very solid and straight '69.5. It's been converted to 5 lug with front disc brakes, and sports the 8 inch rear out of one of my '76 parts cars, so it's all good there.
     
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    Andysutt '72 Comet GT

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    Hopefully it all comes together soon and you have time to drive it tomorrow
     
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    take some pics!!!!!!
     
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    here are the pictures taken yesterday. ill be taking more pictures today also.
     

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    You should really be able to climb that hill
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Now, Now, give him a break here. A guy has to take a potty break sometimes....:rofl2: Ok, so are ya done yet?:hmmm:
     
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  10. koopstamaverick

    koopstamaverick Member

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    good news everyone!
    runs good, needs a little bit more tuning but at least it goes.
    some misc. parts have to be rounded up before its road worthy though.



    and some more pictures


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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Awesome!!!!
     
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    WOW! You guys are QUICK!!!!!!
     
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    Wish I Coulda Been There

    Garrett,

    It looks good, and sounds good. Just loud for the hood!!! I'll be there to see it next Friday! Is that new speedo cable going to work do you think? Are ya peaking?? :yahoo:
     
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    Are you guys on your way to do mine yet? :D:biglaugh::rofl:
     
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