Re: Bastard cars... chevy motor in the ford
 

This would be a fun non-standard swap that would certainly generate lots of interest and irritation with the diehards. You would certainly get a lot of fun out of it.

That said, there will be a lot of custom fabrication required. Transmission Mounts, Shift Linkages, Motor mounts, headers, and and a custom drive shaft are the more difficult ones that come quickly to mind when doing this swap. These items will be moderatly costly and time consuming. There will also be some minor electrical considerations.

This is not a swap I would consider to be a cheap swap, simply because you are getting a good deal on the engine. The fabrication and time required will easilly offset the amount that you save on the engine. If you save $300 on the Chevy engine, and blow $500 on getting it installed, you really haven't gained a whole lot financially if you could have gotten the OEM solution for $600 in the first place. (These number are not real, just examples, you'll need to do your own math with real world numbers to see if it works out.)

Nothing beats planning. Take a look at the chevy engine and start figuring out how you are going to adapt each of the key items to the car. Figure out how much each item is going to cost. Custom driveshafts are not cheap, same for headers, etc. Let the numbers (time / money) make the decision for you.

Of course if you have already decided that this swap is for you based on emotional reasons. Then good luck!

Either way, post pics Nukka!

(And don't forget to plan ahead for the turbo and intercooler placement!)

Craig

Re: Bastard cars... chevy motor in the ford
 

get a tape measure, if the engine is narrower than the shock towers, throw it in. Should be fine, IIRC the 302 & 350 are within an inch of each other in total width.

If it fits, then why not. Ford and GM have done worse from the factory.

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Cross manufacturer engine swaps are key.

Re: Bastard cars... chevy motor in the ford
 

Come to think of it, AMC had all components from the big 3 in their cars.

Re: Bastard cars... chevy motor in the ford
 

he can find a 302 for 500 easy

Re: Bastard cars... chevy motor in the ford
 

omg my head is gonna explode... why wouldnt you put a RB in that S14?


now there are some things that i dont mind seeing swaps in...like makes that couldnt build a motor worth a ---- that you could swap in. kit cars can have anymore that fits...

Re: Bastard cars... chevy motor in the ford
 

umm thats not an rb there geeenus!

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Yeah, freshly built mostly stock gen 1 SBC "complete with carb" and three speed (manual?) transmission for $500... I'd pass.

200 I-6 is a fine engine. You'd make good power with a turbo on it.

Re: Bastard cars... chevy motor in the ford
 

read that again.... "why WOUDNT you put a RB in that S14?"

Re: Bastard cars... chevy motor in the ford
 

A lot of '32 Ford Roadsters run chevy engines.

Re: Bastard cars... chevy motor in the ford
 

A lot of Audi TT owners are flaming faggots.