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58 Conversion to 57 SX Drive 1996

fourwinnsed

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Is it possible to convert a 19

Is it possible to convert a 1996 5.8 EFI Volvo with an SX drive to a 5.7 engine? My engine has major issues and want to know if this is an option. Its hard to find these Fords.
Will it be an easy conversion or an impossible one?
Thanks in advance.
Ed
 
"Not sure with the SX, but I d

"Not sure with the SX, but I did a conversion from Ford 351 to Chevy 350 with a 280 outdrive and, even if I love the results, it was a very costly project. In my case, I needed a different transom shield, a different exhaust Y-pipe, a different bellhousing, and a long etc.
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"Not a hard conversion at all.

"Not a hard conversion at all. Also well worth the effort. You will need the chev bell houseing and drive coupler but thats about it! Exaust Y pipe will need to be looked at, main problem will be the O.D.

Need parts E mail me
Best luck
BJ"
 
"I forgot to add that you will

"I forgot to add that you will likely have to re-position the blocks for the engine mounts, as the chev's mounts are located further forward than the Ford's."
 
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