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| biosurfer1 |
 Nov 5 2003, 12:40 AM
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Teener fo Life!  Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California  |
one of my buddies has been looking into doing a v8 conversion. he has no problem with the engine part, but is worried about losing handling if he decides to do it? for those of you with experience with v8's, how do they handle?
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| smrz914 |
Nov 5 2003, 06:14 PM
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Soon to be brightening the life of the person behind you. Group: Members Posts: 456 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Pleasant Hill, CA or Chico, CA Member No.: 596 |
So since I drive one of these i'll put in my input. My hadeling is to stiff for the street. But I'm guessing I could pull close to 1g. I have a 911 front end 225/255 bridgestone so3's. No rear sway bar but 200# rear springs. Ive heard and beilive that my 350 (iron block/ iron heads) weighs 550 lbs. It's not a light motor. With the right combination of stuff you can make it handle like any other teener. The 4's and 6's have the advantage of having the engine weight low in the car.
I estimate 8.5 lb/hp and 7 lb/(ft/lb) for my car. Assuming it wweight 2300lbs and 285/330 hp/tq. |
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biosurfer1 v8 handling? Nov 5 2003, 12:40 AM
ArtechnikA Nov 5 2003, 01:29 PM
Andyrew Fidd, I want you to keep me informed about the pro... Nov 5 2003, 06:45 PM
scottb i too will be eager to hear the cost and time with... Nov 5 2003, 07:48 PM
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redshift I had one with a 383 in it, and I am still glad I ... Nov 5 2003, 09:57 PM
LS6/914 I have recently seen a Vanagon with a Subaru 3.3l ... Nov 5 2003, 10:30 PM
Brad Roberts The SVX engine fits. Its almost identical to a 911... Nov 6 2003, 03:54 AM
scottb not driving with a gas leak.......
car is parked ... Nov 6 2003, 04:51 AM
mskala
Andyrew Fidd, I want you to keep me informed about the pro... Nov 5 2003, 06:45 PM scottb i too will be eager to hear the cost and time with... Nov 5 2003, 07:48 PM nebreitling redshift I had one with a 383 in it, and I am still glad I ... Nov 5 2003, 09:57 PM LS6/914 I have recently seen a Vanagon with a Subaru 3.3l ... Nov 5 2003, 10:30 PM Brad Roberts The SVX engine fits. Its almost identical to a 911... Nov 6 2003, 03:54 AM scottb not driving with a gas leak.......
car is parked ... Nov 6 2003, 04:51 AM mskala Nov 6 2003, 08:23 PM
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redshift /4 complete, w/HE shipping weight: 338lbs
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