Replacing Engine with US V8

[timarrowsmith]

Sorry to barge in from the Tuscan forum, but I was wondering if anyone knew if thi shad been done, and if so, by whom. with the tendency of Blackpool sourced kit to turn to cheese after a while, I'm giving serious consideration to a Chevy motor and a corvette 6 speed. alternatively the viper motor and box can be had for about £5k.

Ok, it would take some serious cutting, welding, and tuning the running gear (if indeed there's even enough room for the engine and box) but it should be good for 0-60 in under 4 secs, 200mph AND be reliable....

And that makes me go a bit wobbly....

Tim

[timarrowsmith]

hmmm, so the LS1 will drop in and the camaro box bolts in too..... very interesting.

Obv there'll be some wiring issues to overcome. I'd be v interested to see how Steve Heath gets on.

Tim

[timarrowsmith]

lol, i've been crawling over Boosteds site all day! the very idea of stuffing a noat anchor into my tuscan is SO appealing.