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) |
Brad Roberts |
Nov 7 2004, 09:55 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
I like the electric pump idea.. but they are designed for cooling off engines between drag racing rounds. I looked into the continued use and it was something like 500 hours.. barely a years worth of driving to/from work once a week (please prove me wrong)
Correct on the crate motor.. ALL local shops can build stuff cheaper.. but you wont get the warranty. I dont use the all iron motors.. pay a few more bucks and save some weight with the aluminum headed crate engines. I have assembled everyones kits over the last 14 years (except the DH guy) His stuff looks good. I'm happy to see he actually makes it himself.. something none of the others do. This means he can correct problems in the manufacturing of the goods fasters than RH or RS. B |
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