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  1. 06-07-2005 09:06 PM #1
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    Putting a V8 in a 74 maverick

     



    The car has the originally 6cyclinder in it but i would rather have a v8 it has a 3 speed automatic transmission original would i need to change transmissions?:Note this is just for interest
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    What kind of V8 would you like to put in it, Trav?
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    v8 mav.

     



    I think you could get away with just chaning bellhousings.
    But if your going v8 why not go 4spd?
    Why not look up grabber Mav. specs?

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