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Prospective V8 project, convincing the father |
malaga_red75 |
Apr 16 2006, 08:01 PM
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'74 2.5L N/A Subie Group: Members Posts: 454 Joined: 5-March 06 From: Menlo Park, CA Member No.: 5,674 Region Association: None |
Hey guys, i need your help...
I am 16, and currently drive a 75 1.8 that i began restoring two years ago. I have decided that I have gotten that car where i want it and need a new project. After seeing all the V8 threads I really want to do a v8 conversion also. The only thing stopping me...my father. He likes the idea, but just thinks that is going to be wayyyy to much money and way too much fabrication. SO...I need you guys to help me by telling me how much fabrication is really involved...besides cutting up the front for the radiator. Also if you guys could give me a rough estimate for money...just to get the car running...the least expensive way to do a v8 conversion. I really want to do this project, and hopefully I (we) can convince him. THanks alot...anything would help. -Peter (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Andyrew |
Apr 17 2006, 01:22 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
My It'll fit thread explains it to detail.
It took a lot of convincing for my dad.. and my mom, but they trust me, and I try to keep the car together. My suggestion. Get a 200hp v8 engine. have a stock trani with stock cv's. Stock parts will make you want to keep it together and drive it timid. What you want is to buy the parts used. Post a WTB. I can do it for 1000 bucks.. but it would require a bit of molestation. (firewall) and a LOT of fabrication. This is doing it without having a welder. With a welder you could do it pretty cheep. but a 16yo's skill I would not trust on some of the parts (I didnt myself.. ) You can tackle all the radiator stuff yourself. Primary concern is flow, no 90degree hard turns in the pipes, aluminum radiator, good shrouding, proper water pump, and good inlets and outlets for the air for radiator. The engine is something you can buy cheep. Buy a used sbc. Something rebuilt. Craigslist is good.. Trani adapter... Cant skimp on this. I suggest a vw setup. Using a vw flywheel mated to the sbc and a vw clutch package. Stage 4 kennedy works great for me. Must get it used.. not sold new anymore. Basically. YOU could get it done for 2k. Yes there is fabrication, but you will learn. READ MY THREAD.. it will show you EXACTLY what has to be done. Andrew |
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