I've seen people install 429's and 460's in them, so a v-10 shouldn't be any problem, right? The V-10's are pretty big but no bigger than a 460. I seriously want to do this to mine. I have a 1973. I think it can be done. If anyone knows how to do it or the best way to do it, please help me out. Thanks everyone!!!!!!!!
2006-12-06 06:50:04 · 8 answers · asked by c10w22s 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Does anyone know if Painless Wiring makes a harness that works with the Ford V-10?
2006-12-06 07:18:06 · update #1
Nothing is impossible if you have TIME & MONEY. Your best bet is to purchase a "donor vehicle" to pirate everything needed, including the entire powertrain, and all associated modules. The rest is all FABRICATION. Good luck.
2006-12-06 07:03:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The V10 is longer than the big block V8 by a few inches. The good news is that the Bronco had a straight six as one of the engine options, so it should have the room you need. However since the Bronco is sitting on a ladder frame I would begin by separating the body and frame and working with the engine/trans/transfer case mounting and alignment first. After getting it all mounted, put the body back on and rework to fit everything. There will probably be some fender well and firewall trimming to do. Then get the cooling system together and mounted. Since clearance is going to be an issue, you will probably have to go with an electric cooling fan. Last would be the wiring and exhaust system. It sounds like a lot of work but since you have a real basic vehicle to work with it does not sound improbable to power it with a V10. You should invest in some big disk brakes to stop the beast.
2006-12-06 15:02:25 · answer #2 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can make any engine fit with enough time and the right fabrication skills. Swapping in a late model V10 into your Bronco ain't gonna be a weekend job though. You'll have to fab new motor mounts, possibly rework some of the firewall for clearance, swap in a bigger radiator, all the wiring and ECU for the FI on the bigger engine, rework the transmission crossmember to accomodate the newer trans (I seriously doubt your original trans will mate up with the new engine), rework driveshaft or fab a new one to mate new trans with rear axle, swap in a electric fuel pump for the FI, new fuel lines, and so on. If the new engine is much heavier than the original engine then plan on newer springs to restore ride height. This swap will take some planning.
2006-12-06 15:00:42 · answer #3 · answered by Trackerrrr 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
V 10 comes with a 7 bolt bell housing. Only the electronic automatic transmission fits.
Unless you get one with a standard transmission, but you would need a hydraulic clutch.
460 was the best and nothing Ford has now will beat it.
2006-12-06 21:19:27 · answer #4 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The simple answer is yes, but it isn't going to be easy. You're going to have to custom fab just about every part. If you are mechanically inclined it could take you almost 4 weekends in my estimation. Assuming you have the right tools. My recommendation, buy a crate motor and put some easy money into it and use that for the power instead.
2006-12-07 00:03:58 · answer #5 · answered by theusaloveitorleaveit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might get it in a full size bronco but the 289 was a tight fit in the bob tail it may be a huge amount of work,there are several good old bronco sites,maybe ask on there
2006-12-06 14:58:18 · answer #6 · answered by doug b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh Yeah! Without a doubt!
2006-12-06 14:54:54 · answer #7 · answered by will 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should put in a Chevy engine
2006-12-07 22:47:12 · answer #8 · answered by American Idle 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋