4 cly vs v 8 front end whats diffrent

[Xowner]

if i want to make my 4cly front end into v8 front end what is diffrent? i dont care if the struts are diffrent i just wanna know the parts like control arms k member brakes spidles rack and pinion? what is diffrent.


Thanks guys

[Stangman]

springs, spindles, brake rotors, wheel bearings, sway bar, pads and calipers (Im pretty sure) and the steering rack is a different ratio, but thats not too big of a deal, im currently in the process of a 4 to 8 swap now as well.

Also, V8 cars had a power steering cooler line coming off the rack itself (?) that comes up in front of the radiator as well...

Having a parts car really makes it nice

The only time you would need to change out a K-member is if it was from a straight 6 cyl. car.

hope this helps

[Xowner]

thats why im asking im doing final once over befor the car goes to the crusher!!!

[Stangman]

HA! got ya, lol, is it a hatchback with a solid roof? no sunroof or t-tops?

[Xowner]

yep hatch with soild roof !!! going to shreader tom morning

[Stangman]

damn, i need a roof...

[Xowner]

damn wish you whould have sad somthing about 4 hours ago

[Stangman]

me too, oh well...