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Originally Posted by Mrs flatchat
The money you spend on fitting that in a DRB chassis would honestly be better spent on a new car build.
"Radiator, exhaust header system, clutch , gearbox, diff, brakes, suspension handling, etc " will need to be upgraded and the 351+ is a very tight fit.
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Not sure on the Chassis make, but expect its a DRB, and is rated to handle this engine (according to the supplier anyhow
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There is still a fair bit of room, forward, on either side and height wise to. but I will definately measure twice though....amd these issues I will discuss and network with the Engineering Signatory before going ahead, as I will need recertification anyhow, to keep things legal, legit and insurable....then as highlighted, time to do the finance maths and decide accordingly.
Thanks for the rest of the intel so far to from Dimis, Old dog and Bob. Definitely aspects I will research further before commuting either way.
I am not too worried about the suspension as it is pretty heavy duty already (original builder went upgrade from the get go) and the engine mass is if anything a fraction lighter, however I do agree that I will have to bring the brakes in the 21st century assuredly, but had always planned to do this soon, and I am looking at doing this upgrade once all re-cashed up after my next Gulf deployment, so have a bit of time yet.
I will research the box and diff set up to and have read great things about the R34 Nissan LSD for capability vs weight as well. Radiator is a triple pass already and has all the connections were I need them....for now
The engine listed has the same firing order as the 5.0 HO and 351 (1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8), so one less hassle.
I am looking forward to also hearing feedback from Craig (RAAPS) to who is likely to be installing this engine in a Harrison as well.
Thanks for the info and keep it coming you guys are a wealth of knowledge.
