351W EFI into Classic Rangie

I've mentioned several times what gearbox it is, especially right back at the start of the original "ZF auto" thread to which I have provided a link to in the very first post. Here it is again....http://www.aulro.com/afvb/wa-aulroia...2-zf-auto.html
I'm happy to answer questions. I update the thread as I make progress so it's not running yet. So it's just disbelief on my part, that if you read the thread you don't already know that.
Anyway it's a Ford 4R70W from a '96 F-series 4wd.

oh sorry i didnt get to read that other forum before i only got to read the new one and i was unclear if u used the ZF or a ford trans. thanks for clearing it up. im interested in your swap and im looking into doing a swap with my 89 classic. not to go away from the topic but why not use a gm/chevy motor?
the guys where i work are asking me and i was curious about it.

No worries Pete but, I wouldn't need to make an adapter for a ZF would I?
And GM sheep always say that. They don't understand that 351's make more torque and are more durable and that this trans is a better choice too.

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Originally Posted by FIXR7

No worries Pete but, I wouldn't need to make an adapter for a ZF would I?
And GM sheep always say that. They don't understand that 351's make more torque and are more durable and that this trans is a better choice too.

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In comparison to a dirty old 350 your right, but not the later ls stuff, plus those e7 heads have alot to be desired:D

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Originally Posted by rovercare

In comparison to a dirty old 350 your right, but not the later ls stuff, plus those e7 heads have alot to be desired:D

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That's a matter of opinion. LS engines don't make as much low end torque and they have more than their fair share of problems. E7 heads might have small ports that limit outright power but they contribute nicely to that low rpm airspeed. Plus they can be changed easily if required:D

Got a bit done today.
Here's the new crossmember compared to original....

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...012/03/369.jpg

In place, LH side...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...012/03/370.jpg

RH side...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...012/03/371.jpg



https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...012/03/372.jpg

Finished the headers, with exception of HEGO bosses...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...012/03/373.jpg

Getting there...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...012/03/374.jpg

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Originally Posted by FIXR7

That's a matter of opinion. LS engines don't make as much low end torque and they have more than their fair share of problems. E7 heads might have small ports that limit outright power but they contribute nicely to that low rpm airspeed. Plus they can be changed easily if required:D

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I had a 351 Windsor in my rangie years ago, I won't banter about pros and cons of them to ls engines, as they are both far better than a rover motor:D

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Originally Posted by rovercare

I had a 351 Windsor in my rangie years ago, I won't banter about pros and cons of them to ls engines, as they are both far better than a rover motor:D

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That's for sure!
I can't remember if you mentioned, did you run a C4 with yours?

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Originally Posted by FIXR7

That's for sure!
I can't remember if you mentioned, did you run a C4 with yours?

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Yep c4 lt95

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Originally Posted by rovercare

In comparison to a dirty old 350 your right, but not the later ls stuff, plus those e7 heads have alot to be desired:D

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Hey rovercare, wants wrong with the dirty old 350? (parts are cheap) a couple of bolt on aftermarket parts and she make the hp. Anyway I think Fixr7 will be chasing more power / torque down the track like all of us it doesn't take long to get use to it.