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Old 06-06-2011, 02:21 PM
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Re: V8 Swap in a SVX

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Originally Posted by crazyhorse View Post
Set in, and back against the firewall, a small(ish) V8 like a chevy, or ford smallblock, Northstar, or just about any import V8 SHOULD fit. that said, getting it low enough to clear the hood, and keep some sembalance of handling, may be troublesome.
Northstar probably not, its those pesky ohcs that get in the way. Of couse going with a carb makes the old small blocks an easy fit.
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