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6130 · 03-28-2018, 01:25 PM

Although there was an exterior redesign in '92, it may be possible to update and backdate from about '88 (when they switched from carbs to EFI) to '91, and from '92 to about '96 (after which the 300(4.9), 302(5.0), and 351W(5.8) were no longer offered). They apparently got lighter with the redesign in '92, so the '92 is the only one capable of making "O", and the '91 is awful heavy for attempting "V".

There are 1-5/8" headers available for the 300(4.9), 302(5.0), and 351W(5.8), although they are only listed as fitting vehicles up to '91. Even after the '92 exterior design, they were still based on Ford's "VN" platform, so I'm hoping they'll physically fit the '92 also.

The engine and the rest of the drivetrain would be pretty much standard Stocker technology- a C4 with an 8" converter, a proper ring & pinion ratio, lightweight tires and wheels, Meziere makes a water pump for the V8s, MSD boxes are available, and I'm sure Bullet could whittle an appropriate cam. Calvert could probably do up a pair of traction bars for it. There's not much that can be done with the stock TIB front suspension, other than looser springs and shocks. I'm not sure if I'd be able to find lighter brakes for it.

But my biggest concern is that there is apparently zero aftermarket support for the OEM engine computer- these were all speed-density fuel injection systems, which would no doubt have significant problems after installing an appropriate long-duration Stocker cam. I don't see any alternative, other than scrapping the OEM engine computer and replacing it with something like a FAST set-up.

03-28-2018, 01:25 PM	#5
6130 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 409 Likes: 295 Liked 117 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Found a hilarious combo: Although there was an exterior redesign in '92, it may be possible to update and backdate from about '88 (when they switched from carbs to EFI) to '91, and from '92 to about '96 (after which the 300(4.9), 302(5.0), and 351W(5.8) were no longer offered). They apparently got lighter with the redesign in '92, so the '92 is the only one capable of making "O", and the '91 is awful heavy for attempting "V". There are 1-5/8" headers available for the 300(4.9), 302(5.0), and 351W(5.8), although they are only listed as fitting vehicles up to '91. Even after the '92 exterior design, they were still based on Ford's "VN" platform, so I'm hoping they'll physically fit the '92 also. The engine and the rest of the drivetrain would be pretty much standard Stocker technology- a C4 with an 8" converter, a proper ring & pinion ratio, lightweight tires and wheels, Meziere makes a water pump for the V8s, MSD boxes are available, and I'm sure Bullet could whittle an appropriate cam. Calvert could probably do up a pair of traction bars for it. There's not much that can be done with the stock TIB front suspension, other than looser springs and shocks. I'm not sure if I'd be able to find lighter brakes for it. But my biggest concern is that there is apparently zero aftermarket support for the OEM engine computer- these were all speed-density fuel injection systems, which would no doubt have significant problems after installing an appropriate long-duration Stocker cam. I don't see any alternative, other than scrapping the OEM engine computer and replacing it with something like a FAST set-up.