Is it possible to swamp l98 350 for...
09-05-2003, 03:27 PM
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Is it possible to swamp l98 350 for...
You guessed it? replace l98 350 with 500cid block chev crate motor froms from Jegs. project is for 87 corvette convertable.
reconizing many changes, perhaps some of those point could be covered? jumpin and let us know if possible and what needs chandged.. Transmission? 700r OK? modification to suspension? and so on... :eek:
reconizing many changes, perhaps some of those point could be covered? jumpin and let us know if possible and what needs chandged.. Transmission? 700r OK? modification to suspension? and so on... :eek:
09-05-2003, 03:59 PM
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Re: Is it possible to swamp l98 350 for... (vettek50)
You can shoehorn a BBC in there if you want. Dont even think about putting the stock TPI back on it though. It'd be similar to running a mile and then breathing thru a straw.
Transmission will blow within a couple weeks with that much torque.
You may want stiffer springs to compensate for the added weight in the front.
Transmission will blow within a couple weeks with that much torque.
You may want stiffer springs to compensate for the added weight in the front.
09-05-2003, 04:03 PM
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Re: Is it possible to swamp l98 350 for... (vader86)
It'd be similar to running a mile and then breathing thru a straw.
It would be like running the mile WHILE breathing through the straw!
09-05-2003, 04:04 PM
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Re: Is it possible to swamp l98 350 for... (jennykayes84vette)
:cheers: With a torch and a welder anything is possible. :thumbs:
i have to equipment and then some...just need the instruction..considering as winter project..
09-05-2003, 04:06 PM
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Re: Is it possible to swamp l98 350 for... (vettek50)
Heres one BBC C-4 procect. The name says it all
http://www.pureperfection.net/MoneyPit.html
http://www.pureperfection.net/MoneyPit.html
09-05-2003, 04:21 PM
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Re: Is it possible to swamp l98 350 for... (vader86)
Dont even think about putting the stock TPI back on it though.
09-06-2003, 05:35 PM
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Re: Is it possible to swamp l98 350 for... (vettek50)
Sounds like you are contemplating this swap, not actually starting it.
Figure the $7500 for the Merlin to be just the beginning. I'm thinking you should budget at least twice that for the project, maybe three times that amount.
You won't believe the custom fabrication/electrical/etc that will be involved and, merely by asking the question you've indicated you don't have the experience to do it yourself.
Good fabricators don't come cheap.
That said.....DO IT!
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Figure the $7500 for the Merlin to be just the beginning. I'm thinking you should budget at least twice that for the project, maybe three times that amount.
You won't believe the custom fabrication/electrical/etc that will be involved and, merely by asking the question you've indicated you don't have the experience to do it yourself.
Good fabricators don't come cheap.
That said.....DO IT!
Tempering youthful enthusiasm with adult expectations.
Larry
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09-06-2003, 05:39 PM
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Re: Is it possible to swamp l98 350 for... (vettek50)
There alot you can do to beef up the 700r4 to meet a mild big block. Go to http://www.transmissioncenter.net/700MegaRaptor.htm. Of course most of our F-body cousing will swear by old faithful (Turbo 400 - 3 speed auto).
09-06-2003, 06:08 PM
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Re: Is it possible to swamp l98 350 for... (vettek50)
Why not just go with a stroked SC small block 400? Still seems like a heck of a lot less work with probably better performance. Then if you are STILL not satisfied, spray it.