Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
Hey guys,
I am going to bin the old 6 cylinder im my XM for a V8 but I am unsure as to what engine/slash gearbox set up would be a bolt in or just a good option in general.
Any ideas, thoughts or suggestions will be great.
Thanks
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
289 Windsor would be my first choice then 302 windsor. It all depends if you want a cruiser or something a bit gruntier.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran
Joined: 5/06/2005(UTC)
Posts: 1,479
Thanks: 1 times
|
Have to agree with DMAX. Go the Windsor.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 23/02/2007(UTC)
Posts: 38
|
I once saw "scmick", a purple XM ute with a turbo'd and injected 250. much less engineering required and plus it's a bit different.
no V8 will "bolt in", because it was never an option on the original car, but it's not as tho it's never been done. A wi |
<<<just me>>> |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
Really awesome info guys thanks
Speaking to a guy at dinner last night he basically said the same thing. I think with a 351 im biting off more than I can chew so 302 windsor it is. And the tip for the heads, GOLD.
Thanks
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran
Joined: 5/06/2005(UTC)
Posts: 1,479
Thanks: 1 times
|
There was a Ford dealer back in the 60s who used to buy the XM and XP coupes off Ford minus engine and box. He would then drop 289 Windsors into the cars. Over in the US the windsor was an optional fit. They were sold off his lot as new cars with new f
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 31/08/2006(UTC)
Posts: 71
|
josh, just interested to know why you say scrap the original windsor heads? anything wrong with them? and what power gain would you get with the edelbrocks? just interested cause i'm putting a 302 in my xp with standard heads atm. cheers
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
I had an XP with a 250/2V and C4 auto and it was very quick and it just bolted started in
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 23/02/2007(UTC)
Posts: 38
|
Ring an engine builder, then ring another four.
They'll all tell you the same thing.
No matter how much you spend on your engine, if you don't get the heads right, you're pouring your money down the drain.
They don't flow well at all, even when ported. |
<<<just me>>> |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran
Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC)
Posts: 2,898
Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forum Jump
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.
