engine swap help

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  1. reddnsac

    reddnsac New Member

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    im putting a 302 in a 1970 mav. besides frame saddles mounts do i need to put a under motor cross member in ???? help
     
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    You double posted.
    Hit the edit icon and delete the extra post.
     
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    they say it helps...

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    Yes
    ...and if you can't find one, you can make one.
     
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    theres a "belly bar" that ties the 2 frame rails together but it doesnt play any part in mounting the motor, trans or anything else. most here believe it to be "optional"
     
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    Yes, you can mount the V-8 with no problem without the belly bar, but it's kind of like the shock tower braces, do you want to drive without it? I can't answer this and I know its an ongoing discussion. :hmmm: IMO, if Ford installed it, they had a reason - and it must have been important since they were careful with how much weight they added to these cars.
     
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    I say chain it down!
     
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