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) |
dan10101 |
Nov 7 2004, 11:42 PM
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TORQUE-o-holic Group: Members Posts: 1,140 Joined: 29-April 03 From: Eagle Point, Or Member No.: 626 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Well, I'm looking at Andrews costs so far. He has about 2500 into the conversion (less if you count parts sales). Another 1500 in suspension, brakes, tires and wheels. He was only able to do it that cheap because of some very generous people on this list. We also hit ebay and swap meets. The bottom line is, it still needs bunches of body work hours and some interior work. But it goes very nicely with at least double the HP and triple the torque. Some additional parts replacment should increase those numbers.
Note: I still have a stack of 'small' reciepts to add up... BigKat, I hope you finish that LS1 before you sell it. But I'll understand if you buy the black rod. It's sweet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) |
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