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Flareside Gets an Upgrade

16K views 102 replies 27 participants last post by  jbsjunk 
#1 · (Edited)
Well, I've owned it since I bought it off the lot in 1992.
I have made a lot of modifications since then, but now its time for the biggy.

I'm starting out with replacing the small block drive train with a Big Block 460, C6, and a 205.

Here are a few pics:





Here are some bad cell phone pics of the new powertrain, pre cleanup:
 
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#11 ·
lol. the po of that engine ran it at 2 rpm levels. idle and redline. neat build, even if it is a ford.
 
#18 ·
Yes it was mine.
And i will miss it. Maybe he will let me take it for a ride some time.
it had decent power for a straight six. i still dont think you shoulda axed the bronco....
 
#23 · (Edited)
Question on Fuel?
The 460 was previously run with an electronic fuel pump and I have been told to run 1/2 inch fuel lines.

Here are some senarios:

1. use existing fuel tank with internal fuel pump and change regulator existing line.
2. Holey in-line fuel pump, and fuel cell/tank, 1/2 inch line.
3. Fuel Cell with internal electric pump, 1/2 inch line
4. Fuel Cell with mechanical fuel pump on motor.

Remember too, that I need to keep the cost down.
 
#43 ·
I'm gonna have to fire my Motor mount Guy..............
Passenger side Header hits the frame, and there is only about an 1/8 inch clearance between the crossmember and the oil pan. :sonicjay::sonicjay:

Well I guess I will take care of the clearance issues tomorrow.
Heres some new pics:


 
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