VQ37 Swap

[dlumber]

Looking at dropping a VQ37 with the matching 6-speed in my 77 280 (MT). As far as equipping the vehicle to run properly (on just the stock motor) are there any other modifications that I need to make to the rear end? I am getting the driveshaft, and mounts already, just didn't know if I am potentially missing something. 

 

Yes, I've read all of Hoke's stuff too, so I'm fairly familiar with the VQ swaps. 

Edited July 2, 2020 by dlumber

[Sanchez]

If you are just asking about what has to be done to the rear suspension when swapping a VQ37, I would say at the very least have an R200 swap to handle the torque from the motor, and switch to CV axles. I’m personally waiting for Techno Toy Tuning to release their Ford 8.8 rear swap or using Apex Engineered’s rear subframe swap which also can use a Ford 8.8 diff.

[WailordUseBodySlam]

On 7/2/2020 at 11:59 AM, Sanchez said:

If you are just asking about what has to be done to the rear suspension when swapping a VQ37, I would say at the very least have an R200 swap to handle the torque from the motor, and switch to CV axles. I’m personally waiting for Techno Toy Tuning to release their Ford 8.8 rear swap or using Apex Engineered’s rear subframe swap which also can use a Ford 8.8 diff.

Do we have an ETA to the release of the 8.8 swap?

[Sanchez]

@WailordUseBodySlam

last time I talked to them about it was in December 2019. I may message them again and see what’s up with it. I don’t know if they plan on completely reworking the fabrication of the entire rear end swap or if they plan to base it off their current R200/230 swap.

[WailordUseBodySlam]

@Sanchez

Okay, sweet.  I was thinking of doing the same but I'll go ahead and wait to see if you get any updates as to not spam them.  I would love a good 8.8 option from a trusted company like them.