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m4a1mustang · 03-24-2011, 08:20 AM

I'm going to say its unlikely that you can get it to work without some serious money. The overhead cam V8's are pretty wide and will not just "drop in" without some major modification to the car. There is going to be a lot of suspension and frame modification required to make the engine fit, and a lot of trial and error to get the car to run right. If you're not willing to spend $50k+ on the project you're going to end up with a half-assed effort that hasn't been tested enough to ensure that EVERYTHING functions properly.

A better bet would be an LS engine. They fit in the 350s and would most likely fit in a 370 with less work than it required to cram in an OHC engine. Plus, it's a better engine than a VK50 anyways. More power, more potential, and more cost-effective. Not to mention you have a wide selection of transmission options.

03-24-2011, 08:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I'm going to say its unlikely that you can get it to work without some serious money. The overhead cam V8's are pretty wide and will not just "drop in" without some major modification to the car. There is going to be a lot of suspension and frame modification required to make the engine fit, and a lot of trial and error to get the car to run right. If you're not willing to spend $50k+ on the project you're going to end up with a half-assed effort that hasn't been tested enough to ensure that EVERYTHING functions properly. A better bet would be an LS engine. They fit in the 350s and would most likely fit in a 370 with less work than it required to cram in an OHC engine. Plus, it's a better engine than a VK50 anyways. More power, more potential, and more cost-effective. Not to mention you have a wide selection of transmission options. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook! Last edited by m4a1mustang; 03-24-2011 at 08:22 AM.