Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 to a V8???
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Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 to a V8???
I have a Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 which is obviously very boring! Im looking to put a V8 into it and make it into a sort of project, can I fit a 3.5 rover V8 or (preferably) a small block Chevy 350 into it and what work will need to be undertaken.
Its a 4 door saloon, 2.0 ltr petrol, Automatic box, Diplomat spec.
Cheers Guys
Its a 4 door saloon, 2.0 ltr petrol, Automatic box, Diplomat spec.
Cheers Guys
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I would think easily possible
The Commadores in V8 Racing Australian style were basically a Carlton shell
Ian
The Commadores in V8 Racing Australian style were basically a Carlton shell
Ian
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Carlton V8
Ok cheers guys, and thanks for the welcome, anyone know a good cheap place to secure refurb or 2nd had chev V8 small blocks???
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welcome to the forum, ive always fancied doing that conversion, real steel sometimes have cut out engines,
Nightbreed racing, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJoUTZ8UUps
Not as easy as it looks to do , auto is easy , original shifter can be modified , prop cut and shut ,sump rotated etc .The big problem is the steering box , it sticks out a long way into the engine bay , engine can be put forward of the steering box but then no room for a decent rad
If you can get a steering rack of a holden and mod it to fit then you are laughing
If you can get a steering rack of a holden and mod it to fit then you are laughing
I've got a 5ltr tpi chevy v8 all ancillaries including engine loom and ECU and, two 700r4 boxes (one no 3 and overdrive, one believed to be good if your interested.
I'm mid breaking a rust 1985 z28 Camaro, engine ran great before I took it out.
I have been considering putting it in my Stag but cant get my hands on a manual box for much cheapness.
PM if your interested and I'll give you my number
I'm mid breaking a rust 1985 z28 Camaro, engine ran great before I took it out.
I have been considering putting it in my Stag but cant get my hands on a manual box for much cheapness.
PM if your interested and I'll give you my number
It's taken longer than I thought !!