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> Four Cam V8 dimensions, Mesured the Lexus motor
Brett W
post Sep 10 2004, 10:57 PM
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Length from the bell housing flange on the block to the front of the balancer/serpetine pulley: 25.5 inches

from bottom rail of block to highest point on the valve cover 21 inches.

I might be sticking this into a stock chassis if it looks possible.
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I went with the Lexus motor because it was cheap (I paid less than 300 delivered), It is compact, It has 4 cams, 4 valves per cylinders, All aluminum, Way overbuilt (stock block and stock crank can handle 2000+hp). It is a V8, I can rev it to 9 grand without a bunch or trouble, it is very l;ight weight and it resemebles some of the V8 Formula/LMP/GTP V8s.

Now $300 is a DEAL and makes perfect financial sense. Which tranny are you using? Don't get me wrong I DO respect your opinion and appreciate your research. I just question choices because I've been down one road many years ago and am considering another. My next project will be a "modern" version of the 914. IMHO we are hooked on our 914's because they are relatively inexpensive and have the potential to be better, sort of a underdog complex. We tend to have a chip on our shoulders because of the relative lack of respect even with the Porsche label. There are many 914 engine options being explored today and you have chosen a unique alternative. Here's Rod Millen IS 430. My best advice is to do whatever it takes to get it running as soon as possible and sort it out over time...
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Brett W   Four Cam V8 dimensions   Sep 10 2004, 10:57 PM
rick 918-S   That's a cool looking motor.   Sep 11 2004, 08:08 AM
Brett W   THis motor is SO tiny. but has the potential for ...   Sep 11 2004, 09:27 AM
Sammy   that length is pretty close to the SBC, maybe a ha...   Sep 11 2004, 09:40 AM
MarkV   I have the iron block version of that motor in my ...   Sep 11 2004, 05:53 PM
Sammy   I have the same engine in my tundra. it's slig...   Sep 11 2004, 08:20 PM
jhs914   One word----[u]Northstar----Somebody do it! ...   Sep 11 2004, 08:43 PM
Brett W   OK the Length was measured to the Harmonic balance...   Sep 11 2004, 09:56 PM
airsix   <...   Sep 11 2004, 10:34 PM
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Brett W   here are some of the problems with these engines: ...   Sep 12 2004, 10:29 AM
neo914-6   Brett, I don't disagree with your conclusion ...   Sep 12 2004, 11:44 AM
Brett W   Jaide You mistake my criticism as a total disreg...   Sep 12 2004, 12:17 PM
Qarl   What about a Renault Fuego engine? Or one from a ...   Sep 12 2004, 12:50 PM
Eric_Shea   The SHO engine was one of the finest engines I...   Sep 12 2004, 03:57 PM
soloracer   Looks like someone has already done a street legal...   Sep 12 2004, 04:11 PM
Brett W   The Yamaha/Ford V6 is an incredible engine. Varia...   Sep 12 2004, 04:28 PM
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Sammy   The tundra and sequoia engines are 4.7 liter. Oh...   Sep 12 2004, 08:20 PM
Brett W   Jaide I am going to go with the Audi transaxle. I...   Sep 12 2004, 10:02 PM
F4i   <...   Sep 12 2004, 10:24 PM


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