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zainman
post Nov 30 2005, 08:23 PM
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Does anyone have pics of a Ford v8 conversion? I'm going to do this conversion so don't try and make me do a Chevy.
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post Nov 30 2005, 08:32 PM
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351?

289?

302?

428? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)


what are you putting in?
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post Nov 30 2005, 08:33 PM
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No pics but I have heard of one with a 289.
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post Nov 30 2005, 08:41 PM
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Everyone chant "SHO, SHO, SHO..."

I'd love to see a SHO motor in a teener. I swear, one of the best motors I've ever owned.
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post Nov 30 2005, 09:56 PM
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Here is just one of several threads on the SBF in a 914. I did a lot of measuring, etc as well.


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http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=...&t=33997&hl=sbf
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post Nov 30 2005, 10:05 PM
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I have fond memories of a 351 Windsor.... Great motor. Ran super strong for 200k miles. I only wish it was in a 914!

IIRC, the dimensions make it a bit more of a fitment challenge. I think it's longer and requires some firewall work?

Of course anything is doable. It will just take more custom work. The SBC is a lot easier because of the all the aftermarket kit parts.
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post Dec 1 2005, 09:32 AM
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I think the engine from my '03 Cobra would be best
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post Dec 1 2005, 10:18 AM
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Here's a ford powered 914.
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post Dec 1 2005, 12:04 PM
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QUOTE (zainman @ Nov 30 2005, 07:23 PM)
Does anyone have pics of a Ford v8 conversion? I'm going to do this conversion so don't try and make me do a Chevy.

looks the same as a Chevy install except for the distributor being on the front of the motor (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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post Dec 1 2005, 01:01 PM
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QUOTE (Mueller @ Dec 1 2005, 01:04 PM)
QUOTE (zainman @ Nov 30 2005, 07:23 PM)
Does anyone have pics of a Ford v8 conversion? I'm going to do this conversion so don't try and make me do a Chevy.

looks the same as a Chevy install except for the distributor being on the front of the motor (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

Not if youuse a new 5.0 with efi Crankfire IIRC (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)
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post Dec 1 2005, 01:19 PM
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QUOTE (Eric_Shea @ Nov 30 2005, 06:41 PM)
Everyone chant "SHO, SHO, SHO..."

I'd love to see a SHO motor in a teener. I swear, one of the best motors I've ever owned.

Tried the high output taurus motor from 2002... it was WAY to tall, stuck through the decklid, not just the trunk floor too tall...

Then there's all the damned sensors... ever tried to install a fuel tank temperature sensor?? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)

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post Dec 1 2005, 01:24 PM
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QUOTE (Rand @ Nov 30 2005, 08:05 PM)
I have fond memories of a 351 Windsor.... Great motor. Ran super strong for 200k miles. I only wish it was in a 914!

IIRC, the dimensions make it a bit more of a fitment challenge. I think it's longer and requires some firewall work?

Of course anything is doable. It will just take more custom work. The SBC is a lot easier because of the all the aftermarket kit parts.

The motor itself is roughly the same size... it's the waterpump/timing cover BS that adds so much length. Very do able conversion, but takes some high end fabrication on the front of the motor.

Might also have issues w/ distributor clearance??? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)

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post Dec 1 2005, 09:22 PM
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The engine will be a 91 5.0 from a Mustang LX, and I just happen to have at my disposal some Cobra parts, intake and heads. I took a look at the pics of the can am style 914 from Sean, but I still can't tell if there is a clearance problem with the distributor. I think he said it has a dist. I noticed his pics were from last year, has he finished the car.
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post Dec 1 2005, 10:01 PM
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QUOTE (Crazyhippy @ Dec 1 2005, 11:24 AM)

The motor itself is roughly the same size... it's the waterpump/timing cover BS that adds so much length. Very do able conversion, but takes some high end fabrication on the front of the motor.

Might also have issues w/ distributor clearance??? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)

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BJH has got it right. Fabrication of either a special cover, or custom water inlets is required IF you don't cut into the firewall. As for the distributor, you can use a late model Explorer motor with the EEC-V distributorless ignition. If you cut into the firewall, and make a sheetmetal cover, then I would think you could make it fit quite well. There was a 5.0 914 for sale in SoCal about two years ago. I have comparative dimensions of a SBF, SBC, and LS1 motors at the office.

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post Dec 2 2005, 05:41 PM
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914 will be coming next week to my house, have to make room in the garage. It's a 72 that has been in storage for 20 years, when I get it here I'll start to take some pics and hopefully figure out how to post them
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post Dec 2 2005, 06:01 PM
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QUOTE (bondo @ Dec 1 2005, 08:18 AM)
Here's a ford powered 914.

Hmm... That car is in Coos Bay Oregon... I lived there for 15 years before moving to Seattle.

Hey Sean!! I sent you a PM. Are you still on the board?
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post Dec 3 2005, 02:02 PM
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Tried the high output taurus motor from 2002...


I was thinking the 6 not the 8. I was never a big fan of the 8
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