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I expect it to be a little bit slower than a T-Bird due to the rear end having such little gear reduction. Most important thing is fuel economy so I will stick with the rear end even if it is slow off the line. The T-birds and Mustangs look like they are very aerodynamic. I could not find any air drag numbers for the Edsel. It is probably more drag than a T-bird. I will miss the vibration free 400 to 450 rpm idle that the V8 was set at.
This Tuesday I hope to get out to some wrecking yards and get an oil pan and pick-up tube. I need about 4 inches of clearance for the lower frame member and steering linkage rod. Right now the oil pan has the sump right over where the linkage is. A front sump would work great.
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