[Tigers] Urban legend

[Jim B]

I took a quick look at engine dimensions on the web and it looks like the Mopar 273 was the same dimension as the small block ford except it was an inch taller. With the distributor issue, I wonder how much time they actually spent on discussing an engine replacement. One of the things about Tigers is: The stories are endless. And fun! Lol 

> On Mar 7, 2020, at 3:47 PM, Stu via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> IIRC Chrysler V-8's of the era not only had the distributor problem, but they were also much wider.  The budget to do a major redesign of the engine compartment, as well as meet the new '68 safety (or was it bumper?) requirements was not there,  So Tigers ended in '67.
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> Stu
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> On Sat, Mar 7, 2020 at 2:48 PM Curt Bowland via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net <mailto:tigers at autox.team.net>> wrote:
> While I have no idea about the Chrysler engine fit thread I was aware that the inability of clearance available to accommodate the rear position of the distributor was THE issue for the demise of the Tiger.
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> I have seen several Tigers with what looks like fairly dramatic firewall notching, mostly all to accommodate Weber Carb installation. Just wondering if that might have worked/been a possibility.  Probably would have been to expensive a change to tool for.
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