1982 Ford Fairmont ford fairmont frame question

1982 FORD FAIRMONT
96,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ALAN PETRICH
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I am curently trying to repair a 1982 ford fairmont futura sports coupe with the 2.3L. I want to put a 289 or a 351c V8 in it. Do I need to modify the frame to handle the 289 or the 351c? The car was totaled but is being repaired.
Mar 25, 2010 at 10:02 AM
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HMAC300
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no need to modify anything, just get teh right mounts for the V-8 instead of a 4 cyl You will need to make sure you have 5 lug axle as well as front wheel hubs though as the V-8 had heavier duty wheels...and brakes and axles.
May 14, 2010 at 5:50 PM