I found a 2000 awd front frame

[markmitchinnh]

I found this is a auto salvage yard the whole vans there but the front frame section is already out, its missing the transfer and transmission but I would love to install this into my 89 2 wd safari. is there a list of what it would take to do this on the site anywhere? And what would I have to do to retain my V8?

[doyoulikeithere]

I Doubt youl find any list.
I put a 95 awd frame under my 87.
First thing comes to mind is that motor mounts and oil pans are not the same from 2wd to awd.
so V8 mounts will need to be addressed, 4wd oil pan wil need to be installed, but other than that I bet its pretty easy.
Are you thinking of also installing a manual transmission and hi-lo transfer case? I did that too.

[markmitchinnh]

I actually just would like to have awd because I live in New Hampshire and I hate winter but I probably won't do it. My van is all set up with wide tires and such like a true hot rod and if I did the swap I would want to lift it and all that just because thats how my brain thinks. (laughing at myself here)

[doyoulikeithere]

Actually, I did the lift thing with mine when I did it, but to be honest, now that its done, I'm tempted to put AWD into my 90 GT , but, keep it low with nice wide tires and a 5 speed. Build it for speed.