Yeah, it compromises the oil pan seal when the 16v blocks are ground down to clear the transfer case. I decided to use a 4AFE block with GE head... also use all my accessories (PS, AC, alternator). I couldn't find a straight answer online about whether the FE accessories lined up properly on a GE block. But the GE head bolts right up to an FE block... GE crank & rods, FE crank pulley, I don't see how it should be a problem. Or so I hope!
Just saw your topic at the HachiRoku forum (not a member)... always great to see an All-Trac wagon eating up the elements like they're nothing!
Did you get to dyno the wagon with this swap? What did it put down? I have an 88 All-Trac wagon, love it, but it needs more power so badly. I've considered the 20v Blacktop, or buying a 16v bigport and building it up (NA). I like that the 20v block requires less grinding to the block than the other 4AGE blocks...
Yeah, it compromises the oil pan seal when the 16v blocks are ground down to clear the transfer case. I decided to use a 4AFE block with GE head... also use all my accessories (PS, AC, alternator). I couldn't find a straight answer online about whether the FE accessories lined up properly on a GE block. But the GE head bolts right up to an FE block... GE crank & rods, FE crank pulley, I don't see how it should be a problem. Or so I hope!
azotus 2 months ago
Just saw your topic at the HachiRoku forum (not a member)... always great to see an All-Trac wagon eating up the elements like they're nothing!
Did you get to dyno the wagon with this swap? What did it put down? I have an 88 All-Trac wagon, love it, but it needs more power so badly. I've considered the 20v Blacktop, or buying a 16v bigport and building it up (NA). I like that the 20v block requires less grinding to the block than the other 4AGE blocks...
azotus 5 months ago
@azotus have not dynoed it yet. I still had to take off quite a bit on the block so i can just imagine how much needs to come off of a 16v.
ward5154 3 months ago