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Jim Kelly's V8 re-conversion |
scotty b |
Aug 29 2011, 07:12 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Jim dropped his car off to have me re-do the V8 ( 307 ) install he and Rod did a few years ago. This time around it will be getting the complete Renegade treatment, a new set of Dr. Sheas handi work. Elephant poly bronze bushings, sway bars, 108 c.v.'s. Some BIG ass sway away axles, and a lot of cleaning / detailing. I got started last friday pulling the engine and trans at the last minute before leaving for Matts party. Dr. Evil was going to do a quilie rebuild prior to the party's start. Once we opened up the box, the truth became known. Unfortunaely Jim's intermediate plate was shot. One of the worst Mikes has seen, so Mike took the stack back home to install a good plate, and do the gear swapping. I got to the shop today to find most of the area was tornm to shreds from Irene, so without power or water I couldn't do much other than tear the engine most of the way down. No way to get the flywheel ff until I have power back on so I can' mount it on an engine stand yet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I was in such a rush on friday I didn't get any pics of the whole car so you'll just have to deal with what I took today (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I must say, this car IMHO has the PERFECT amount of horsepower. Enought to smoke the tires for the redneck in all of us, BUT it is very controlable, and can take off from a dead stop without lighting the rubber up. BOLTS in a straight line and still hangs onto the apex like a 914 should and sounds like a mythological beast in heat. This is the best of both worlds (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I am hooked (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Attached image(s) |
gandalf_025 |
Aug 30 2011, 07:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,451 Joined: 25-June 09 From: North Shore, Massachusetts Member No.: 10,509 Region Association: North East States |
Not looking to hijack the thread..
But I remember an old Hot Rod Magazine that had a big article on the 215 V8. They had a graph that showed what bore, stroke and heads to use to bring the 215 up to a 350. I'm pretty sure they even used aluminum heads.. I have nothing against a SBC.. But I'd be curious about the weight difference of an Aluminum 350.. I have to try to find that magazine.. |
Razorbobsr |
Sep 14 2011, 06:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 282 Joined: 6-June 10 From: Terre Haute Ind Member No.: 11,813 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Not looking to hijack the thread.. But I remember an old Hot Rod Magazine that had a big article on the 215 V8. They had a graph that showed what bore, stroke and heads to use to bring the 215 up to a 350. I'm pretty sure they even used aluminum heads.. I have nothing against a SBC.. But I'd be curious about the weight difference of an Aluminum 350.. I have to try to find that magazine.. The alum 215 weight is about 50lbs less than an iron Triumph Spitfire 4 banger. In MI, theres a guy that did this to a spit!!!!! Sunbeam Tigers never had a chance, no hood scoops, no signs that it was other than stock.......... till he powered up. Bob |
jimkelly |
Sep 14 2011, 07:36 AM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
what - no new pics : (
per these charts - the sbc is almost twice the weight of a buick 215 - 575 vs 318 - and the porsche 914-4 is 265 lbs - so a 300 lb increase - that's it - no more passengers : ) except for carmen electra : ) so a sbc doubles the engine weight over a stock 914-4 but adds @ 200 more hp - and increase the overall 914 weight by 10% or so - seems a reasonable compromise. http://www.gomog.com/allmorgan/engineweights.html http://www.carnut.com/specs/engdim.html http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39353 jim : ) |
Razorbobsr |
Sep 14 2011, 09:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 282 Joined: 6-June 10 From: Terre Haute Ind Member No.: 11,813 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
what - no new pics : ( Got nude!!] per these charts - the sbc is almost twice the weight of a buick 215 - 575 vs 318 - and the porsche 914-4 is 265 lbs - so a 300 lb increase - that's it - no more passengers : ) except for carmen electra : ) so a sbc doubles the engine weight over a stock 914-4 but adds @ 200 more hp - and increase the overall 914 weight by 10% or so - seems a reasonable compromise. http://www.gomog.com/allmorgan/engineweights.html http://www.carnut.com/specs/engdim.html http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39353 jim : ) |
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