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by MartyEngineBuilder
Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:51 am
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 63 V8 conversion wiring
Replies: 4
Views: 1744

Re: 63 V8 conversion wiring

took your advice, once i took the engine wiring out and saw how bad the corrosion was, got a ez harness from a buddy i know who had one lying around. If i cant save the connectors how did you wire the stuff with odd ball connectors ie headlights,taillights?
by MartyEngineBuilder
Fri Sep 20, 2019 11:28 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Little Rocket Comet
Replies: 4
Views: 1345

Re: Little Rocket Comet

still figuring out how the forum is set up, where would i create a building thread?
by MartyEngineBuilder
Fri Sep 20, 2019 9:48 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Little Rocket Comet
Replies: 4
Views: 1345

Little Rocket Comet

New on the Forum, Been around cars forever, all started with a 72 nova. I have a 63 hardtop comet. i bought when i was in the service after deployment. saved her from 10 years in a garage. she is currently getting a 331 stoker motor i built myself. still have a long way to go on it. This is my first...
by MartyEngineBuilder
Thu Sep 19, 2019 7:47 am
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 63 V8 conversion wiring
Replies: 4
Views: 1744

Re: 63 V8 conversion wiring

i looked there but didn't find the answers i am looking for.
by MartyEngineBuilder
Wed Sep 18, 2019 11:26 am
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 63 V8 conversion wiring
Replies: 4
Views: 1744

63 V8 conversion wiring

In the middle of a 302 swap (331) on my 63, want to know what ya'll did for the wiring( under hood wiring ). Understand its simple wiring, but did ya'll use 260/289 wiring to make it easier? or just use the stock wiring(6 cyl). the car needs new wiring in general and think about would it be easier o...
by MartyEngineBuilder
Tue Aug 27, 2019 7:33 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 289 - 302
Replies: 4
Views: 2396

Re: 289 - 302

dido, what was said above, if you need specific info don't be afraid to PM me, i am currently doing this on a 63.
by MartyEngineBuilder
Fri Aug 23, 2019 8:46 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: 63 comet V8 swap rear end suggestions
Replies: 7
Views: 2417

Re: 63 comet V8 swap rear end suggestions

Thanks everyone for the info, ill keep everyone posted once i get one, i have a lead on a 92 ranger lying in a yard for parts, and i'll keep ya'll posted when going though the install process.
by MartyEngineBuilder
Wed Aug 21, 2019 6:55 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: 63 comet V8 swap rear end suggestions
Replies: 7
Views: 2417

Re: 63 comet V8 swap rear end suggestions

Do you know of any vehicle that have the 8 in?, I have been told the best was from a Maverick and a 8.8 out of a 92 and older rangers was a close match but would need some kind of work done. Mavericks and older rangers are hard to come by in my area. Just trying to get a good idea if what to look for.
by MartyEngineBuilder
Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:36 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 289 - 302
Replies: 4
Views: 2396

Re: 289 - 302

i found my 302 on Facebook market place, but any fox body mustang and some older ford trucks will have the engine, check pull a part places, when you do find one, check the engine code to see what year, because that will come in later in your build.
by MartyEngineBuilder
Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:24 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: 63 comet V8 swap rear end suggestions
Replies: 7
Views: 2417

63 comet V8 swap rear end suggestions

Have a 63 comet hard top that is getting a 302, what is or are suggestions for the rear end swap to handle the 302 for street use/ weekend cruiser? Or could you upgrade the 7.25 to take the 302?