Jeep 4.0 in 69 Barracuda

Dion said
I’ve just found and read through this entire thread. I really like the idea and I’m glad you’re still updating.

I feel for you. That was a lot of reading and useless questions of mine.... lol

Dion said
I’m looking at doing a 4.0 and AW4 conversion into an Australian VF Valiant coupe, almost the same as a Dodge Dart. I see you had oil pan clearance issues, I’m wondering if I can get around that by using the earlier 258 oil pan and pickup which is more of a mid sump type. Did you ever look into that option?

Keep in mind the height difference between a slant six and a 4.0L. Unless you want a Pro Stock scoop on your hood. Part of the K Member change is the ability to drop the engine into the bay lower. The other issue I found is the steering linkage. Updating the K Member allows for a updated steering systme moving to a Mustang 2 suspension including spindles.

The hardest part of what your looking at trying to do is the fitment of the T Case. And which t case you choose to go with.

If you want to try an keep the original steering linkage, you may want to consider the QA1 K Member which will allow you to still go coil over and use the original lower control arms (or the QA1 updated ones) with the original steering linkage and steering box.

Keep me posted on your project.

John