Guys,
A while back I saw a thread on the idea of swapping to a V-8. Since a lot of the 'Birds were built with V-8s, it shouldn't be too hard to swap I would think. Here's what I have in mind: An SVT 392 stroker (351-stroked) with some type of a low profile blower, to keep it an "SC", and not have to swap hoods. I figure I could get any neccesary periferal parts needed off a V-8 car. At this point I am not sure what all would have to be changed to put in the V-8. And with the power you get out of the stroker, and a blower added, intercoooling may not be neccesary. Any ideas or suggestions on how best to do this would be appreciated. The goal is to have it as stock appearing as possible, but with the awesome power of a blown V-8 stroker. The stroker alone produces upwards of 450 HP and lots of torque.
Don Klitzke
Prospect, TN
A while back I saw a thread on the idea of swapping to a V-8. Since a lot of the 'Birds were built with V-8s, it shouldn't be too hard to swap I would think. Here's what I have in mind: An SVT 392 stroker (351-stroked) with some type of a low profile blower, to keep it an "SC", and not have to swap hoods. I figure I could get any neccesary periferal parts needed off a V-8 car. At this point I am not sure what all would have to be changed to put in the V-8. And with the power you get out of the stroker, and a blower added, intercoooling may not be neccesary. Any ideas or suggestions on how best to do this would be appreciated. The goal is to have it as stock appearing as possible, but with the awesome power of a blown V-8 stroker. The stroker alone produces upwards of 450 HP and lots of torque.
Don Klitzke
Prospect, TN