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| | | Re: Bandvan's '78 Ford Econoline 150 | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,855 Likes: 234 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,855 Likes: 234 | When ya get that ol' nasty 351 outta there I'll come haul it off for ya. Won't charge ya too much....
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| | | Re: Bandvan's '78 Ford Econoline 150 | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 Maniac | Maniac Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 | Plug and play computer stuff won't help with fuel line issues, fuel pump issues, exhaust issues, radiator issues, mounting issues, dash wiring issues, the list goes on.
Windows- they're what make a van worth owning! | | | Re: Bandvan's '78 Ford Econoline 150 | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 706 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 706 | My god dude, must you shit on every idea that isnt yours? Ill ruin MY van if I want to. Once again you assume no one else knows how to work on anything but you and you have the right answer
you honestly make it not fun to come on here and bounce ideas around. "Trendkiller" 1995 Chevy G20 "Southern Gentleman " 1978 Ford E150 Custom Matt 8-0-2% The Vanished of MA/VT
| | | Re: Bandvan's '78 Ford Econoline 150 | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 522 addict | addict Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 522 | I bet most of you don't know that Don Noones Ford, Pirates of the Caravan is an LS1 with Chevy trans. Gets around 15 mpg. | | | Re: Bandvan's '78 Ford Econoline 150 | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 | I bet most of you don't know that Don Noones Ford, Pirates of the Caravan is an LS1 with Chevy trans. Gets around 15 mpg. Never knew that. guess you learn something new every day.
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Arianrhod:2003 Chevy Astro Black Magic: 1985 Dodge B-250 Serenity:1985 Chevy G-20 The Outcast:1983 Ford club wagon Luna 1974 VW bay window transporter Freedom:1990 Ford E-150(parts van) Outcast Vanners van club Support your local 2% | | | Re: Bandvan's '78 Ford Econoline 150 | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,578 Likes: 2 veteran | veteran Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,578 Likes: 2 | I know the van well and didn't know he did that swap. That's what I'm talking about!!!! Reed I have personally installed a TPI V8 in a 1986 Astro van overcoming all the problems you mentioned and more. Those that say it can't be done should get out of the way of those who are doing it. LMAO
Munzvan@aol.com / Runnin Wild Truckers / I never met a van I didn't like. | | | Re: Bandvan's '78 Ford Econoline 150 | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 Maniac | Maniac Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 | OK- but the 86 Astro (a) is a GM product and (b) likely already had some form of fuel injection. I am not saying it CAN'T be done. Anything is possible with enough money and time. I am saying that it is not a project I would attempt due to the cost an complexity. Why waste your time and resources? Just go buy a van with the engine you already want, or spend your money upgrading the van you already have.
If you have the money and the time, go knock yourself out. Personally, I think it would be a shame to hack up a nice old Ford van to install a Chevy drivetrain. If I were you and had the resources to contemplate installing a Chevy drivetrain into a 78 Ford van, I would go with a 93-96 351W/AODE combination running a Ford MAF based sequential EFI system. All factory parts, even the fuel tank and fuel supply system, are a direct bolt in. The hardest part would be finding a spot to mount the EFI/trans computer. If you have the money, install a Ford Lighting supercharged 351W engine for some real fun, again, all factory parts.
Not "shitting on" your idea, just offering you some advice as someone who has done a lot of wrenching, drivetrain swaps, and EFI retrofitting on the 75-91 Ford chassis. Sorry if I was trying to offer you advice and save you money and trouble. Free free to ignore me!
Windows- they're what make a van worth owning! | | | Re: Bandvan's '78 Ford Econoline 150 | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 64 journeyman | journeyman Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 64 | I did a ls swap in a 70 chevy. Was very easy and I converted it to carb. Edelbrock has a intake kit and msd box to fire the coils. Top that off with a street demon carb and its a perfect combo. The street demon is built very similar to a quadrajet but works much better. Good fuel economy and nice grunt when you open the one huge barrel in the rear. | | | Re: Bandvan's '78 Ford Econoline 150 | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 706 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 706 | I'll just leave this here "Trendkiller" 1995 Chevy G20 "Southern Gentleman " 1978 Ford E150 Custom Matt 8-0-2% The Vanished of MA/VT
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