Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
what do i need to change on my ht 186 to put a 350 chevy in
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Registered, Veteran
Joined: 22/05/2005(UTC)
Posts: 1,384
|
You need every single part that a V8 HT came out with. Brakes, master cylinder, diff, suspension, front end, engine mounts, radiator, gearbos, crossmember. Just think of every component affected by the extra weight and power.
Then you will also need to |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 1/09/2005(UTC)
Posts: 146
|
Hi Peter, got a question for you- if the hk,t,g came from factory with a chev, why so much cost associated to get the Vic boys to approve the conversion? Its not like its a major modification as far as im aware. so long as ,like you said, to change every |
be an innovator, not a imitator |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran
Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC)
Posts: 14,740
Thanks: 1 times
Was thanked: 516 time(s) in 492 post(s)
|
Not much really. Just the following:
350 Chev complete with appropriate sump;
Whatever gearbox you choose;
Radiator;
Gearbox crossmember (factory one will fit most boxes on a HT/HG as they are adjustable);
Tailshaft (again factory V8 one may do |
_______________________________________________________
If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords? |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
thanks for that guys. anyone got a 350 chev and gearbox for sale plus tailshaft and diff
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
MrHQGtS in Lismore has a running 327 chev (heads need reco) and t400/b&m shifter for $1000 (will separate) which imho is a pretty good price...have a look here http://oldholden.com/?q=node/22301
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
^^^...and you'll only need to change the sump/pickup!
which reminds me of another Q i have...what if i fit a 350ci into my HK which only had a 327ci option? will it need engineering?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran
Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC)
Posts: 14,740
Thanks: 1 times
Was thanked: 516 time(s) in 492 post(s)
|
Not if you tell them it's a 327! In NSW you can fit a 15% larger engine with no real hassles, but the same thing would apply as it does to the HJ. You only need to show that the HK is the same thing as a HT-HG, and the 350 was standard in them. The only t |
_______________________________________________________
If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords? |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 1/09/2005(UTC)
Posts: 146
|
anyone know of the qld requirements for fitting a 400sbc into a hk? just curious at this stage-originally a 307,have original running gear{cept for box}and 6pak at moment,and have hg discs.wondering if the 15%increase in size relates to qld as well as nsw |
be an innovator, not a imitator |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 17/04/2005(UTC)
Posts: 465
|
A 400 SBC crank can go into a 350 (is known as a 383). I would be wary of putting the pistons in, as the 400 block and heads have different cooling passages and steam relief holes due to the closeness of the cylinders.
________________________________ |
__________________________________________
Keep the shiny side up, and the greasy side down. |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran
Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC)
Posts: 14,740
Thanks: 1 times
Was thanked: 516 time(s) in 492 post(s)
|
You can put a 400 crank into a 307, 327 or 350 block but you need to grind the mains down as the 400 has larger mains. With a STD 4" bore this gives you 377 cubes. You can use 400 rods and 377 stroker pistons (basically 400 pistons that are 0.125" undersi |
_______________________________________________________
If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords? |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 1/09/2005(UTC)
Posts: 146
|
Thanks for that info,as i said"just curious at the moment",but you never know. Byron- you say that the 307 sometimes wont take a 4'bore,did u mean a 40' bore? pardon my ignorance but what exactly do you mean? |
be an innovator, not a imitator |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran
Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC)
Posts: 14,740
Thanks: 1 times
Was thanked: 516 time(s) in 492 post(s)
|
Some 307 engines will easily bore to 4 inch ie 0.125" oversize. Lot's of these were made into 327 (4 inch bore with 307 crank) or 350 (4 inch bore with 305 or 350 crank) engines. You can even make a 377 with the 400 stroke and 4 inch bore. I've even seen |
_______________________________________________________
If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords? |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
wow seems lots of interest regarding fitting bigger engines, anyone in sydney who does this proffesionaly you would recomend
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
any one got a crossmember for a v8 to suit ht
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Moderator, Registered
Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC)
Posts: 6,068
Thanks: 1 times
Was thanked: 207 time(s) in 188 post(s)
|
Hi ht van.
If you mean the front suspension crossmember with the engine mount posts, 6 & V8 are the same.
Dr Terry |
If at first you don't succeed, just call it Version 1.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
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.
