Re: V8 into 258 humpster

["Richard Worst" <RWorst@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Instead of a v8 swap,
how about a twin turbo 258!!!!!!
Just a thought.

Best Regards,
Rich Worst


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <neprocap@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 3:09 PM
Subject: Re: V8 into 258 humpster


> John,
> Not only will you need the crossmember, you'll also need a V8 wiring
harness. In 72 AMC went to a split harness. It separates at the firewall so
the conversion would take a V8 crossmember and the front, under the hood
section of the harness. Unfortunately 71's don't separate so it requires
replacing the entire harness. The other options are to replace the entire
harness with a Painless harness (can be expensive) or cut and paste to make
the 6 cyl harness longer under the hood. This second idea is considerably
less expensive but can be a little time consuming and depending on how
detail conscience you are, could be a little crude looking. In the long run
this is a worthy modification so don't get discouraged. Good luck...
>
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>
> On February 11, 2005 Widiker, John D wrote:
>
> > I've never paid attention to the 6 to 8 swaps, but tomorrow I'm picking
up a
> > 1971 humpster with a six and am wondering how much I'll need to swap in
my
> > extra 360. I know some of the cars require cross member swaps does this
> > apply to a 1971 Javelin too?? Thanks.
> >
> >
> > ~John
> >
> >
> >
> > .
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