Finally complete! 4.8 install and paint

2007 4.8 4l60e all stock truck engine.Camaro oil pan,manifolds.8.8 explorer 373 rear installed.digital guages.late model mirrors.2 inch cowl hood.tucked bumpers is the only body mod.Rest is stock ,just painted.Still working some bugs out.I stayed in traffic at the Rod run for hours and it stayed between 199-206 with camaro electric fans.

3.5 inches out of the center rear bumper

front before

after 2 inch cut from each side and 3/4 out of the side

Looks good!
Tell us more about how to get the 8.8" F@rd rear end in there.

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Thanks.I did everything but the rear.The guy cut the ford brackets off,cut the originals off and loosely fit them,measured a million times then welded them in.The only thing i had to buy was top control arm brackets.

Found them on ebay for cheap.Since he couldnt weld on the stump,he built a tubed "saddle" over the hump welded to the tubes on each side for those control arm brackets to weld to.

That brings up an issue that i do not like about this install,The mufflers.I used magna flow but had to dump them in front of the rear end due to the "saddle" and springs in the way.

Nice wagon bro looks like you put allot of time and money into her. How hard was the 4.8 install? That wiring looks like it was a b*tch.

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Now you have me backtracking.I have spent so many hours that i forgot that i had some more help.The engine harness! Sorry.I did send that out along with the tank to some guys in Kingsport Tn to seperate and tag and install a fuel pump.It costed a ton! I did install the engine with help from my boss and his real estate...i did research alot first and had the engine in and out probably 10 times in the process.Had to cut the frame for ac clearance up front.The hood barely closes after i cut 3 inches off the plastic cover..and the clearance's down low im not very fond of.I get a few metal to metal sounds i have to investigate because everything is so tight from engine,trans to rear.Im still working out bugs.

You'll have to find yourself a Cutlass V-8 radiator top support instead of the tie-raps. :lol:.....more info please! what year etc? ive spent so much money on this car im tired of spending...been looking for cheap alternatives for that since my plastic shroud wouldnt work cut up.

Nevermind..saw your link and scored one! cool