you can try us as well. we have 300 engines, 4.2's, etc. we also build
engines as well as supply parts. the 4.6 is an alternative we can also
supply. ted
Jim Stuart wrote:
> Two suggestions on building, contact D & D for a quote on parts or a
> built engine 810 798 2491. Contact Woody Cooper at The Wedge Shop web
> site or e-mail SMCTR8@aol.com. Woody probably would start with a 4.6
> Rover.
>
> Use a 1964 Buick 300 with aluminum heads. It is already a 5 liter, works
> with most of the traditional V8 swap stuff, like motor mounts, oil
> filter items. It has a modern BOP pattern bell housing to mate with a
> T-5 or other GM tranny, plus it works with only a small weight penalty.
> Mike Moore has done it & his car is a knockout, runs faster than stink,
> & was relatively inexpensive to build. Any Buick 300 will work,
> 1964-'67, I believe, with a swap to the aluminum heads, which were 1964
> only. Lots of the heads still around. Mike is on the list(?) & maybe we
> will hear from him. Hopefully, he will be at the V8 Convention Sept 7-9.
>
> My personal feeling is that starting with a 215 is a very expensive, &
> not too reliable way to go. The possibility of core shift makes the
> build up less than reliable. Talk to the engine builders & see what they
> think. I would go the 5.0 Ford, Buick 300, or Rover 4.6 rather than do
> all the machining required on a 215.
>
> Jim Stuart
> very happy with a 4.2 Rover
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