On the fence for doing a V8 Conversion, Sorry couln't find the past thread on $$ |
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On the fence for doing a V8 Conversion, Sorry couln't find the past thread on $$ |
Kerrys914 |
Nov 7 2004, 06:24 PM
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Dear, the parts I just sold paid for that part ;) Group: Members Posts: 1,568 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Williamsburg, VA Member No.: 16 |
I am thinking about doing a V8 conversion this winter to my '73.
I couldn't locate the thread that talks about costs and what is needed. - How good are the V8 kits out there? - Who has a better kit? - Do you need to overhaul the V8 to move the torque band up in the RPM range? - What is a good engine to look for? I would not like to mess my tranny up so I don't need 400HP (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) - I am going through my tranny this winter too. I have another tranny to get parts from..Should I flip some gears around for better drivablility? Cheers Kerry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
skline |
Nov 7 2004, 07:22 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
I cant say much about Desert Hybrids, I can tell you about Renegade Hybrids, Rod Simpson and Kennedy Engineering. If you want to shop around, check all of them out, They pretty much use the same stuff. 914GT really has a sweet car and very well laid out. If that is the kind of work that Desert Hybrids does, I would definitely give them a look also. As for the radiator, there is no comparison on any of them, Renegade is the only choice in my opinion. Kennedy has the best price for the adapter, clutch pressure plate and flywheel. They will also have the throwout bearing and pilot bearing kit. I think they have the best price on those items. As for gearing, the stock is fine for around town driving or AXing if that is what you want. If you want to do any long distance driving, I would look into different gears for 4th and 5th or at least 5th. Good luck with it, it is scary fast with any V8, the 327 or 283 are the ideal choice but many have had great results with the 350. Stay away from the 400's as they have way too much torque.
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