If I were doing a V8 conversion (and I'm not, ok I dream of it) I might
be interested. From the thread of a few weeks back, you'd probably want
to have a GM 90-degree V-6 mount point as well.
However, I'm wondering more about the suspension to be mounted to this
thing. Is it going to use the stock kingpin and shock arrangement? Seems
like a good time to move ahead with a coil over setup with twin a-arms
like is out there for the racers. Of course, that adds cost.
Paul.
Larry Embrey wrote:
> Hello all, I am sure many of you have already seen this, but I want to make
> sure it gets out to everyone possible. I appologize for the cross posting,
> but I need to get a feel for any Qty that may be wanted to let my fabricator
> know, as it may affect his willingness to do it and pricing..
>
> I have been toying with this idea myself and thought I would open it to the
> group at large. As many of you know I hang with the mustang crowd heavily
> here in the Pacific NW. One of the big things in the mustang crowd is
> replacing the stock crossmember with a modern, Tubular one. This is done for
> a few reasons.
>
> 1. Weight Savings
> 2. Improved clearances for engine add-ons and modifications
> 3. More regidity
>
> #1 is usually the big factor, as lightening the nose of a car helps
> cornering and even straight line accel by letting the nose rise a touch more
> and transferring more weight to the rear wheels under hard acceleration..
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