small block chevy in a tr4
I got my hands on a 1962 tr4. It had a 351W In it but was replaced by a 2.3 ford four cylinder. I am Interested in putting in a 327 chevy small block that i have laying around. Does anyone know a site or any info that will help me with motor mounts, any vehicle bracing, will the rear end hold up to 325hp and is it a posi. Any info would help i will also post pics as the project progresses. Thanks
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Bill Young Bill Young Kansas City, MO (1337 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:23AM Main British Car: '73 MG Midget V6 , '59 MGA I6 2.8 GM, 4.0 Jeep |
Re: small block chevy in a tr4
Ryan, you've probably already found the best forum for information on your conversion. There's only one TR4 with a chevy in the photo section and that's a big block, but there is probably some information from that that would transfer over to your project. There are a lot of options for motor mounts, you'll have to fabricate them yourself anyway. I think something like these sold by Speedway Motors would be close to what you need and also allow more clearance around the engine for headers etc.[www.speedwaymotors.com] As for the rear axle, is it the original axle or some type of replacement. I suspect it's a replacement as the 351 would be a lot of power for a stock axle and the original gear ratios weren't the best for a conversion anyway. Check it out.
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NixVegaGT Nicolas Wiederhold Minneapolis, MN (659 posts) Registered: 10/16/2007 05:30AM Main British Car: '73 Vega GT 4.9L Rover/Buick Stroker |
Re: small block chevy in a tr4
Fabricating mounts isn't very tough. The most time consuming part is leveling the block and making sure it's all set up before tacking them in. It's actually pretty fun.
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BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6468 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
Re: small block chevy in a tr4
Check with Ted Lathrop at Fast Cars, Inc. in Michigan. He has a nice TR6 with the SBC and can answer most of your questions.
Jim |