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Ok!!! So here is the million dollar question!!!! If you had to do it all over again would you convert to a flat-6 or a V-8? What is easier to convert? Seems like the V-8 maybe a little cheaper. However it seems like you have to cut your firewall out… is that also true? (Please note I am no wheres close to it yet but I need a plan!)
What Trans is the best to go with? I was think of a 73-76 side shift 901 with a billet heavy duty intermediate plate from a 70-72? (this would be built as street car… NO-auto cross….) |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,100 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Tucson Member No.: 2,923 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
A Chevy V8 conversion is relatively easy and straightforward for someone who's done it before, and has used a tried-and-true set of conversion parts, whether those have been purchased as a kit from the various suppliers (RH, DH, etc.) or built by the person doing the conversion. But for a first-timer there's a learning curve, which is further complicated if your're experimenting on your own (home-brew radiators, water pumps) or trying to save money. What I'm trying to say here is that once you have a well-performing design, you can improve upon it and/or duplicate it fairly easily. You learn from your mistakes the first time. The V8 cutouts to the firewall are minimal, to clearance the distributor. The smaller distributors do not need as big a cutout as the GM HEI unit. A small cover is built to close the opening.
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