You have a 74, so it is a moot point. My question was why not just swap a
modern Ford engine vs. switching manufacturers? TT told me the 74 chassis lent
itself to a Chevrolet engine much easier than the 75, but does it depends on
which version of Ford or Chev. engine?
I recently drove a LS-1 converted RX-7 and liked it a lot. It had plenty of
power (450-500hp) and was very streetable, although I could not verify if it
really got 30 mpg as claimed. I am thinking of putting a modern Chevrolet
engine in one of my 74 Bricklins, and since it is ~ 900 lbs heavier than the
RX-7
I definitely do not want any less power. What would you suggest for best
combination of light weight, more power, and reliability? Thanks.
George Curley
In a message dated 1/4/2005 9:41:53 PM Eastern Standard Time,
gschiro@localdialup.com writes:
> Why? Because it is a modern engine with electronic ignition and tuned port
> injection. It weighs about 100 lbs less that the AMC 360. It produces more
> horsepower and will give much better gas mileage. It is also physically
> smaller giving more room in the engine compartment. I am only going to do a
> frame off restoration on this car once, so I want an engine that will have
> plenty of power, good mileage and totally reliability.
>
> Chevy small block 305(now about 310 ci after the re-bore). Roller lifters,
> stainless steel valves, bronze valve guides, high performance roller
> rockers, slightly hotter cam, high pressure/high volume oil pump.
> Blueprinted, balanced and built for both performance and reliability.
> Redline over 6,000.
>
> It will produce around 315 HP and 285 foot pounds with small tube headers.
> It perfectly matches the T5 manual transmission I am also installing along
> with a CenterForce clutch. I didn't go with a 350 because it would have
> produced too much torque for a T5 and I cannot justify the cost of a T56.
>
> The engine is about finished and I am now working on the engine and
> transmission mounts using a spare block and the tranny as the template.
> Since the car is completely apart down to the frame, the mounts will be
> fairly easy to design.
>
> George
>
> Vin #678
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-bricklin@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-bricklin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of GLCurley@aol.com
> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 5:40 PM
> To: jpivirotto@firstindustrial.com; James.Riesinger@doc.state.wi.us;
> Bricklin@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Engine swap
>
> In a message dated 1/2/2005 11:31:36 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> James.Riesinger@doc.state.wi.us writes:
>
> > Happy new year everyone. My goal for the new year is to get my
> >75 brick back on the road. Has anyone out there put a 350 Chevy in there
> >brick? If so I would like to get in contact to discuss the problems you
> >encountered and get a few tips as to what tranny you used and if any
> >clearance problems and the other little problems encountered .Thank you
> >in advance Jim Riesinger
> >
> >
>
> As far as I know, that swap only been done with 1974 Bricklins, and possibly
>
> (I think) race cars. When you asked the question a couple years ago, George
> Schiro and Andrew Somerville were the people on the list with Chevrolet
> engines
> in 74's.
>
> Why don't you just stick with a Ford engine, or else get another 74 Bricklin
>
> that needs an engine?
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