boeing747arowair

been thinking about dropping a 302 in my 1971 coupe.

Current Config:
250 CI I6.
3 spd standard original tranny.

I know all 71's came with 5 lug spindles all around and an 8" rear.

What would i need under the hood to mate the 302 with the manual tranny.

If im correct the 3spd has the SBF bellhousing.

Is there any steering components i have to change or can i literally pull out the 250 and drop in the v8?

Any recommendations?

rmodel65

with the correct bell housing and motor mounts etc it should drop right in there..

LynnBob Mustang

I know on our '65 I6 to V8 swap I had to get the complete V8 throttle pedal and under dash pedal linkage assembly as the linkage that came out into the engine bay was in a different position compared to a V8. I'm not sure if it would be the same on your '71 but it is worth looking into.
Lynn

andrewmp6

You need a v8 radiator the throttle linkage and i believe moving the fuel line around.