Couldn't you just buy a different t-stat housing?
Couldn't you just buy a different t-stat housing?
1983 Ford Ranger- 2.3 to 205k mile 6.0 swap
there are a couple aftermarket ones that will work with old school sbc thermos...but they are kinda big bucks.
the 04+ had different bolt holes/design to make it work. So you'd need, 04+ pump, housing, stat. not worth it IMO
blown transmissions are about as useful as 97% of the guys on this forum