350 crate engine

[jo john]

hey guys, i found a 350 small block shevy for cheap and was wondering if it is possible to do or if it will even fit. If so what type of space will i be dealing with inside the engine compartment and what mods do i have to do.

[Xander_42]

I've seen it done with a small block ford, and it was pretty cramped. I figure a small block chevy would fit, but you might need a shoe horn and some anal lube. Actually you'd need some really good fabrication skills, because puuting that much torque in one of those cars would probably rip it apart if it was not mounted right and if the car was not strengthened properly.

[Datsun Kid]

more motor than car the car wieghts like 2000 stock.....man i would like to drive it

[Toyrolla]

Originally Posted by Datsun Kid

more motor than car the car wieghts like 2000 stock.....man i would like to drive it

Here's a link of a Datsun 510 with a Olds V8:

http://britishv8.org/swaps/510v8.htm


Shot:



The owner can be emailed from the site...
Good luck...

[datsunfreak]

Originally Posted by Toyrolla

Here's a link of a Datsun 510 with a Olds V8:

The owner can be emailed from the site...

Problem is, that "olds" V8 is about half the size (and weight) of a small block Chevy V8. Not much of a comparison.

I have seen a 283 V8 in a 510. With the old style "ram's horn" exhaust manifolds it can be made to fit. But it is super tight. If you haven't bought the engine yet, better to start with a 302 Ford.

And FWIW, an SR20DET can make similar power for half the weight.

[Toyrolla]

Originally Posted by datsunfreak

And FWIW, an SR20DET can make similar power for half the weight.

I agree Datsunfreak.
This is why the SR20DET is the swap of choice...