Deviousfred

I just purchased an '81 hatchback today and it has a 3.3L inline 6. It goes without saying it will be replaced with a 302. Eventually I plan on acquiring a tubular k-member, but for now I will run the stock k-member. Will a 302 bolt in placed using 302 motor mounts to this k-member?






Fred

Deviousfred

Google provided a link where it was said that the 3.3 k-member was the only oddball out of the whole bunch. Actual motor mounting position is way forward compared to the 2.3 and 5.0. Can anyone confirm this? Just my luck.

rmodel65

noooo it wont you need to get a 4 banger or v8 k member

Deviousfred

I may have sourced one locally that should accommodate a 302. All suspension pieces should work though correct?

Fred

w8less

yea everything else should work but like mentioned your 6cyl k will not work. if possible i would try and upgrade to the later fox brakes at this time as i believe the early 81's had the small brakes like the later 4cyl cars

Deviousfred

I actually already have 94/95 spindles on the way as well as new hubs, rotors, and calipers. The rear will get the 94-98 10.6" disc brakes using the North Racecars brackets. I picked up an 8.8 last night and will be hunting down Ranger axles to convert to 5 lug. Thanks for all the help fellas.