V8 conversion, Question about firewall Options

[kevin311]

Oh the wonders of POs...
I got the car for free so its not that bad, but this car was definitely loved for a long time before the people before me had it. So far i have found no significant rust but some of the redneckery on this car is just hilarious. Pics will tell some of the story..

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i694.photobucket.com-11752-1282868813.1.jpg)

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I think they got tired of welding half way through, and thought "screw it we'll rivet the top"
Anyway with the firewall being hacked to all hell and planning on doing a v8 conversion do i need to relocate the water pump or just cut out whats already "gone" and weld a box around it?
I know its long winded but, thanks for your input.
Kevin

[kevin311]

Hey Jim what kind of pulley setup is that?
I'm not necessarily trying to cut corners or anything just reviewing some options since the car is already hacked.
I can see how a stock water pump would sit by looking at Jim's pic but that setup is definitely doable.
Thanks
Kevin

[jimkelly]

my pulley - i can not remember where i bought it - maybe jegs.

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/serv...65899&Nty=0

maybe spectra 4369 ??

my pump was given to me froma friend who called it a sbc short pump.

note that whate ever engine bar you get, you will need the corresponding trans mounts - as they measurements go hand in hand. my buddy made both for my car - so dims are slightly different than that of renegade's stuff.

i would go all renegade if i were to do it again.

this ebay item looks like my pulley set - 400087851353

jim

Hey Jim what kind of pulley setup is that?
I'm not necessarily trying to cut corners or anything just reviewing some options since the car is already hacked.
I can see how a stock water pump would sit by looking at Jim's pic but that setup is definitely doable.
Thanks
Kevin