The question is will it fit???

[PAULGD]

To all you builders

I have been offered a 820 bhp chevvy engine rather cheap!!!:tu :tu

All I have to do now is see if it will fit.

1. will I need new engine mounts?

2. will I need to alter the bonnet, I thought that I could cut holes, but maybe it Wouldn`t pass the SVA.

3. I thought this engine would be alright for everyday use and the wife wants to use the cob to go to Sainsbury`s

4. I hope I`ve bought the right engine, I think the car could be quite quick.

All suggestions gratefully received.
Please see attached photo.

Paul

[simon]

Paul,

Yes that sort of power would be fine for the trip to Sainsburys, you'd be able to get the frozen pizza's home before they defrosted at least{-}

Simon

ps I'm sure you could cut a nice big hole in the bonnet, the sva guys wouldn't mind.{-}

[mikey]

Presumably you didn't want an engine that you would be able to use on the Road.

Where is the power band 5000 to 7500 RPM.

Seriously hope it brilliant, but I would check it not geared up for the track before you cut bonnet etc.
Mike.

[PAULGD]

Yes will be using the car everyday for shopping etc.{-} {-} {-} {-}

[rsk289]

Looks like it's out of a '70s CanAm car with those stacks!

Roger

[Robin427]

**** me!!!

Robin

Drive it like you stole it...
http://www.creffield.com/cobra/index.html

[simon]

Robin,

That's very kind of you to offer, but maybe not{-}

Simon

[PAULGD]

Spot on{-} {-} {-} {-}

[Robin427]

Ah, go on Simon, you know you want to... }(

(can't bribe you with a ride in my car for about a year...)

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Robin

Drive it like you stole it...
http://www.creffield.com/cobra/index.html

[kdavies3]

I would imagine an engine with that sort of horse power is going to be undriveable below 3500 rpm and probably idles at 2000 rpm.
Not exactly emissions friendly either.
Ideal for a drag strip but as for the Sainsbury's run HMMMMM!
I think you'd have all kinds of trouble with SVA / emissions.
I think a stock engine installed first to get you though the test and then drop in the monster if you feel the need.

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Kev Davies
Dax, 383ci Chevy Stroker, Tremec TKO
South Wales

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