Re: [MarcosManiacs] Five speed transmission swap for 2 .8L Ford v6 and hood clearance for 4bbl carb.
2006-08-05 by Baufi-Fey@web.de
Hi,
because a lot of people had problems with all the Ford gearboxes with or without OD, four or fivespeed gearbox, we fitted a LT77 from a Rover V8 with a short remote. Gearbox is quite cheap, no problems with spares, the only problem is the short remote. This part is not easy to find, but there are different solutions for this item. The plate to connect Ford & Rover LT77 was made by CAD, so it would not be a problem to make another one.
CF Mantula
Gesendet: 05.08.06 04:45:46
An: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Betreff: [MarcosManiacs] Five speed transmission swap for 2.8L Ford v6 and hood clearance for 4bbl carb.
What is invloved in swaping a 5 speed transmission onto the ford 2.8L
V6? This engine is the "Cologne" used in the Capris. What
transmission to use? T-5? Type 9? What about bellhousings, hydraulic
clutch linkage, and what else to do swap. How about hood clearance
with an Offenhauser intake manifold and Holley 4bbl. Is there room
for a decent air cleaner under the hood with that setup? Any one have
any experience with "go fast parts/mods" for this engine? Thanks for
the help, I am purchasing an early 80s Marcos. By the way I'm in
the "states", Arizona. Steve V.