Re: Eagle Motor Swap I6 to V8

["Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

A: The problem isn't getting the motor in, or hanging the axle. Biggest 
trouble is aligning the axle so the driveshaft works well. One poor soul 
built one, tromped on the gas and the driveshaft's improper angle launched 
it through the motor's oilpan, bringing everything to a sudden halt (and me 
w/o my camera!)


From: farna@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Eagle Motor Swap I6 to V8
To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Not exactly. A couple budget V-8 swaps have been done. They simply modify 
the original crossmember for V-8 engine mounts then make new brackets to 
hang the axle off the body or crossmember. It isn't difficult to make new 
front axle mounts if you have some fabrication skills.


On October 22, 2004 Frank Bu Buck wrote:

> Are You aware Greg,  that the first costly change over that you will have
> to accomplish is the swapping of your front IFS Dana Axle over to a
> Jeep/Cherokee style Axle$$$$$$$. Thought I would mention it.  It has been
> done,  but by the very serious Off-Roaders!
>
> The Eagle Front Diff. Assy. is "hung" off of the Eagle I6 block,  among
> other attachments!
>
> Get together and help him out here Guys!!!
>
> Eagle Fanatic (Bucarooone)
>
> Frank Buck, Phoenix, AZ
>

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