Grabber setup for V8?

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  1. SuperByelich

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    I was wondering if a 6Cyl. Grabber would have been set up for a V8? Like didn't V8 Mavericks have some kind of extra bracing to support the V8 from twisting the car?

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    there was a front crossmember on the v8's. also different springs, but a lot of people use the 6 cylinder springs.:)
     
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    So all a V8 has different from a 6Cyl is a front crossmember and different springs?

    ok then... :)

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    Different motor/frame mounts, different throttle cable, different tranny cross-member ...
     
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    But you don't have to do anything for stability of the car? That's what i'm asking... it has a 302 in it... but it was a 250... I'm just wondering if it would have to be beefed up to support the extra HP and Torque..?

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    They had more bracing at the base of the shock tower but its really not needed.
     
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    Didn't the later 250 cars ahave the same springs as the 302 cars? Also I seem to remember an old roommates 250 car having the front crossmember. Hers was a 1976 I think.
     
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    My '70 had a 250,put in my 302 and it sits higher than it did w/250.Had a '70 w/200,put in a 302,SLAMMED it.Looked good,scraped on everything.
     
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    Oh ok thanks guys! :) I'm feeling better about it now.

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