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Ford AerostarOriginally conceived as an answer to the first Chrysler minivans, the Aerostar is an old school rear-drive van that's at its best when it's harnessed for hard work. It can haul--and tow--heavier loads than the front-drive crowd, and gets the job done with a fair degree of comfort and style.
Does anyone have experience putting a V-8 into a minivan? Ever seen it done? Does anyone make Motor mounts/ Headers/ Heavier Struts to accomodate this swap?
I would try installing a 302 instead of a 351 because of the taller deck height on the 351. Try ZEGS or simaller place for mounts but it may be a custom weld job. Regardless,it will be very expensive to accomplish
I've written about this before. I've done a 5.0/302 conversion. It's a LOT of work and the rewards are few. Try changing your spark plugs on the 60 degree V-6. Now imagine a 90 degree V8. And that's just one issue of hundreds.
No, no one makes anything for the swap. You have to fabricate. It's just not a fun project and when you're done you still have an Aerostar. I own a few. Performance vehicles (even with a V8) they most definately are NOT!
Want to do a V8 swap into a mini van? Start with a Chevy Astro. All sorts of parts are available for the swap. You really only need mounts. The Chevy V6 is basically a V8 minus 2 cylinders. You can use the stock transmission from the V6 etc. Much easier and a MUCH nicer finished product. You have to admit an Astro is far superior in quality to an Aerostar.
Hey guys, I'm new to this forum but I've been around a couple of blocks ....... I just have this one stupid question ....
Why would you want to turn an Aerostar into a pavement pounder? Don't get me wrong, I love mine, it's great for hauling the fam around, getting lots of groceries or hauling my tools to work but I wouldn't think of turning it into a muscle van. These things have a narrow chassis, a relatively high center of gravity, they handle OK for a van but I wouldn't enter mine in any slaloms!
Sorry, maybe I'm just getting too old ....
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hi guys...im a noob...i just had to register after reading some of your threads and posts for a while...
...im writing from Puerto Rico and this forum is great...
...now...i just finished my first experiment...a 5.0 in my beloved '86 AeroS...it's working great...well...truth is its working awesome....
...i humbly disagree...actually, now its easier to change the spark plugs...theres a lot of space in the engine bay...
...i will be posting some pics this week for you...
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