another v8 conversion Options

[kd0kqq]

I need a little bit of of info on my v8 conv.

first off I all ready had the radiator and the engine. the engine is a fairly mild 283 maybe putting out 270hp on the high side.

I have a brand new stock 2.0 clutch and pressure plate my question is will that work on the modified flywheel no reason for a real stout clutch if it will just bake the tranny

i'v also seen where some people are using what looks to be like the stock water pump on the front of the engine how do they make that work.

[Andyrew]

Electric pump really is the way to go. Summit Racing. One less belt, One less point of failure. Easy side of the road replacement, Decent cost.

Havent heard anything bad about the Rod Simpson mount. Is that the mound that attaches to the stock engine bar? Personally I would just do a welded tubular bar... I wouldnt touch a bolted together bar like that..

Clutch. Call up KEP (Kennedy Engineering) and tell them what your doing, they will get you a clutch package that'll work well for you. Your tranny will be fine with 270hp on a 283. Just dont use first (You wont need to), and dont drop the clutch in 2nd. You can still spin the tires and have fun, just be gentle.