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.

[kd0kqq]

here is an update on my project
I've got most of my body work done so far and I have most of the kit to put my 283 in it

the specs on my engine are
283 bored .030 over
reworked rods
stock forged crank turned 10m 10r
luntai cam 00010 230 @ .050 about 512 lift with my 1.6-1 roller rocker
fully ported 601 heads with 1.94in valve
11-1 compression
victor jr intake and a holley 750dp
should pull from about 3000-7000rpm
my engine plan to a big leap but I want to get the hp to a higher rpm

now i'm just hopping my tranny will hold up for alittle wile i do have a spare just in case has any one hit a good stock tranny with 380-400hp thanks for any info and or comments

i would post pics but the usb port in my laptop is broke i'll try go get some on a cd so i can post them