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  1. Youngblood76

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    help!! 250 to v8 swap what do i need to do

    i have a 76 maverick im switching the 250 out for a 302 and would like to switch it to a manual will i have to change the mountings for the 302 or??? help please thank you
     
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    is it expensive though like will i have to buy all those parts off the list or if i go get an engine from say like a junk yard or something woud i be able to find those parts there
     
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    i went with the straight six so noww i need help buliding it up haha but im happy with it
     
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