"What car" to drop a 302 into?

Why not throw an FC front subframe under the FB?

I like the Supra idea, bodies and frames usually in decent shape. Dollars should match up for a roller..

John Spangler, no relation?

The MGB is well supported on this site:

http://www.mgexperience.net/phorum/list.php?40

There are two kits on the market including headers. Many conversions to follow.

If you want more, look here:

http://www.britishv8.org/Photos-MG-Conversions.htm

Scroll down to MGB sports cars and each link will lead you to a build journal with a swap relating to what is mentioned besides the link. I count 17 302 swaps. The car I posted earlier is amongst them.

I'd go for whatever 70s Japanese, rwd, econobox you can find - Datsun 210, Mazda 808, Dodge Colt, etc.

E36 V8

Chevette?

Heresy: Firebird?

Porsche 944?

motomad1 wrote: I like the Supra idea, bodies and frames usually in decent shape. Dollars should match up for a roller.. John Spangler, no relation?

3rd-gen Supra is a fine-looking automobile.... Hmm..

My father was named John, but he passed 10 years ago.

NOHOME wrote: The MGB is well supported on this site: http://www.mgexperience.net/phorum/list.php?40 There are two kits on the market including headers. Many conversions to follow. If you want more, look here: http://www.britishv8.org/Photos-MG-Conversions.htm Scroll down to MGB sports cars and each link will lead you to a build journal with a swap relating to what is mentioned besides the link. I count 17 302 swaps. The car I posted earlier is amongst them.

I worry a bit about the suspension and brakes, but there's no denying the coolness. Thanks, I'll definitely do some reading there.

thunderzy wrote: Porsche 944?

The all-knowing internet tells me it doesn't fit. I think the front-mounted distributor is too high. I think an LS1 -powered 944 would be pretty much the ultimate, but my max budget is around $8k for this whole thing, and I don't think that's doable.

Osterkraut wrote: Why not throw an FC front subframe under the FB?

Come again? Info on this please.

Toyman01 wrote:

Osterkraut wrote: Why not throw an FC front subframe under the FB?

Come again? Info on this please.

http://kahren.net/Manuals-Diagrams-Articles-etc/misc/swap.pdf

911, 914, Festiva.

Toyman01 wrote:

Osterkraut wrote: Why not throw an FC front subframe under the FB?

Come again? Info on this please.

Dood, we talked about this before.

IMO, the FC has a poor weight : noodle-ocity ratio.

Curmudgeon wrote:

Toyman01 wrote:

Osterkraut wrote: Why not throw an FC front subframe under the FB?

Come again? Info on this please.

Dood, we talked about this before.

Well, you should have stapled it to my forehead, cause it was on the express in one ear and out the other.

pilotbraden wrote: http://www.converse-engineering.com/ Volvo kits

I was just checking out their site! I don't see an email for them.... Im sitting here thinking, jeez Id like more power in my 940 wagon....

Toyman01 wrote:

Curmudgeon wrote:

Toyman01 wrote:

Osterkraut wrote: Why not throw an FC front subframe under the FB?

Come again? Info on this please.

Dood, we talked about this before.

Well, you should have stapled it to my forehead, cause it was on the express in one ear and out the other.

You are just like Jethro when Granny put the candle out by blowing through his ears. George W. and I actually started on that swap, then his wife got in the fambly way, and...

plance1 wrote:

pilotbraden wrote: http://www.converse-engineering.com/ Volvo kits

I was just checking out their site! I don't see an email for them.... Im sitting here thinking, jeez Id like more power in my 940 wagon....

The Jags That Run guy would probably be more responsive. LSx powered 940. Hmmmm....

Get creative with an oil pan and drop it in a G-body GM. Seriously. I went as far as having everything ready to drop a 302 into my 87 Cutlass Salon until someone offered me crazy money for it.

Please complete this project for me

Canute wrote:

plance1 wrote:

pilotbraden wrote: http://www.converse-engineering.com/ Volvo kits

I was just checking out their site! I don't see an email for them.... Im sitting here thinking, jeez Id like more power in my 940 wagon....

The Jags That Run guy would probably be more responsive. LSx powered 940. Hmmmm....

I'll see your LSX powered 940 and raise you 2 turbos in a 740.

http://www.streetfire.net/video/twin-turbo-ls1-volvo-740-wagon-500-hp-only-7-l_84833.htm

Tom_Spangler wrote:

thunderzy wrote: Porsche 944?

The all-knowing internet tells me it doesn't fit. I think the front-mounted distributor is too high. I think an LS1 -powered 944 would be pretty much the ultimate, but my max budget is around $8k for this whole thing, and I don't think that's doable.

Would the distributorless setup from a 5.0 Explorer help or is the two piece manifold in the way also?

Ford to Ford.

http://centralmich.craigslist.org/cto/2740374410.html

A late 80's Ranger or S13/S14/S15 would be cool. (Or that pinto)

It seems the 5.0/Ranger swaps are pretty easy.