possum Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 :bowdown: How's the cooling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted August 28, 2006 Author Share Posted August 28, 2006 It is better than it was. I just installed a SPAL 16" HP fan, and I run purple ice in the coolant. That purple ice is really good stuff I recomend it even if you don't have cooling issues. Anyway I also picked up an aluminum core radiator to replace the copper core sometime soon. But as soon as the racing shop I work for gets some time I am gonna have one (radiator) made just for a V8 comanche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaterjeep Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 D@mn, man, that looks nice. Looks like it fits pretty good too, almost like it was meant to be there in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 daaamn. hope you got some type of traction assister in the assend. :brows: i know my i6 can smoke em off with open diffs. thats gotta be the sweetest thing ive seen in a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Rod Jeep Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Wow, that thing sits in there pretty good! Did you put it in or was it already there when you got it? When I put my 360 in I either didn't lower it enough or it's taller than a 350 because I can't even close the hood. Just out of curiousity, what's the application for the top radiator hose? I'm having a hard time finding one to fit my truck now. Also, what's the price on a custom made radiator? I'd love an all aluminum raditor for my MJ. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Rod Jeep Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Never mind, I figured it out. I compared pics side by side and it's the way my exhaust manifolds are made that raised mine up. :headpop: 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted August 29, 2006 Author Share Posted August 29, 2006 As for the radiator hose I can't remember right now, I'll have to go through my notes. But the way I got the motor to sit as low as I did was Allstar circle track solid motor mounts. They drop the motor a couple of inches. Circle track guys use these to lower the geometry of their race cars. As for traction assist in the rear, I have a minispool helping me out on that end. I almost forgot I don't need any special tools to change my spark plugs either just my two hands and a short extention. Gotta love it when things work out better than you planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Rod Jeep Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 That's kewl. If you get a chance and find your notes I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Shawn. :cheers: 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekuntash Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 hey i have a few questions hows the clerance in the front with the radiator I'm gonna go with a custom radiator to fit in the stock spot but its 4 core it hurt the wallet and dual fan but I'm going to have manafold clearance problems any suggestions thats the only hang up i've hit so far stock ones won't fit hit my chevy leafs i converted in the front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted September 6, 2006 Author Share Posted September 6, 2006 I had to cut the header panel where the radiator mounts and move it foreward two inches and down about an inch and a half. And I still only have about two inches seperating the radiator and the water pump pulley. As for motor mounts I used Allstar Performance circle track solid mounts, but I can't remember the part number they shouldn't be too hard to track down. And they use the stock mounting positions too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husky410ohio Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Here is my 350cid Chevy V8 project http://hometown.aol.com/husky410ohio/my ... /auto.html Click the link on my webpage to see the engine in the truck. I have a lot more work to go. I am not sure how to get a radiator to fit. I also want to rebuild the NP231 and put a wide chain in it and a 23 spline input shaft to mate to the SM465 trans. Do you have any more pics? I don't have exhaust headers yet and not sure if any block hugger header can fit so the pipes clear the starter, front axle, motor mount and upper control arms. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I have spoken with advanced adapters and they said you had to have a 3 inch suspension lift for this swap, is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husky410ohio Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I put a Superlift 3" in mine I purchased from Tyres International http://www.tyres1.com I would have liked more lift but I am trying to control my budget and this lift was easy and cheap. I needed new coil springs, shocks and brake hoses anyway. The new coils are not much longer than the original springs but are heavier-thicker diameter wire and I think you need this for the added engine weight. I will try to get more pics from under so you can see the oil pan and axle clearance next week. The actual increase I measured in front was exactly 2" with this lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 Mine was sittin' on stock suspension when the V8 found it's home in my engine bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 I looked at your pics and my advice would be to remove the clutch fan from the motor, and unless you are planning on a cowl hood or some kind of scoop that intake is gonna be too tall. Mine barely fits and it is a stock piece. I also had to find a low profile stock air cleaner from a mid 70's corvette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s10eater Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 it could lok alot cleaner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaterjeep Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 it could lok alot cleaner! Showoff! :rotf: :laughin: Just kidding man, they both look real good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Showoff! :rotf: :laughin: Just kidding man, they both look real good to me. hey anything under the hood looks good as long as you keep them clean and neat. but anything under the hood has to be better then a certain V6 AMC used in the 80s. lol. na it does really well for me but i like any big engine in an MJ. if i can ever find a running Jeep 401 i am going to put in one someday. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaterjeep Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Showoff! :rotf: :laughin: Just kidding man, they both look real good to me. hey anything under the hood looks good as long as you keep them clean and neat. but anything under the hood has to be better then a certain V6 AMC used in the 80s. lol. na it does really well for me but i like any big engine in an MJ. if i can ever find a running Jeep 401 i am going to put in one someday. Alex Gee thanks. :roll: LOL. A 401 in a MJ, now there's something I'd like to see. Wasn't there someone here that was doing or has a dodge 360 in one? Or was that somewhere else I remember seeing it? Man my memory is bad these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 there was someone that had a 401 in an MJ, it was tubbed, I believe he also had plans to turbo it. DOn't know what ever happened to it, and I can't find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Rod Jeep Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Gee thanks. :roll: LOL. A 401 in a MJ, now there's something I'd like to see. Wasn't there someone here that was doing or has a dodge 360 in one? Or was that somewhere else I remember seeing it? Man my memory is bad these days. I have a Jeep 360 in my MJ and I know where there might be a 401. :D 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 it could lok alot cleaner! That has got to be a street truck. It looks great. Mine is functional not pretty and it was the first motor I have ever put in anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlumCrazy Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Ya know you could have gone with the Buick 350. 100-125 lbs lighter and the dizzy is in the front. Lots of torque and on pump gas. With thanks from the following urls http://www.241computers.com/ford/ContentExpress20-30-38.html http://www.nhra.com/tech_specs/engine/index.html#buick 1970 Buick 350 450lbs H.P. 260 350 9.00:1 2 Roch 285 350 9.00:1 4 Roch 315 350 10.25:1 4 Roch 1970 Chevy 350 575lbs H.P. 250 350 9.00:1 2 Roch 300 350 10.25:1 4 Roch Others were available, but these were mostly Vettes 350 350 11.00:1 4 Roch 360 350 11.00:1 4 Holl 370 350 11.00:1 4 Holl Wayne S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Gee thanks. :roll: LOL. A 401 in a MJ, now there's something I'd like to see. Wasn't there someone here that was doing or has a dodge 360 in one? Or was that somewhere else I remember seeing it? Man my memory is bad these days. I have a Jeep 360 in my MJ and I know where there might be a 401. :D 8) too bad I'm broke right now or else i would ask if this 401 is for sale. lol. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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