[BaadAssGremlins] Re: 360 Question

["jgray_55" <jgray_55@xxxxxxxxx>]

MAYBE i should have just stuck with the V8 crossmember i already had 
bought. BUT...dumb me...i thought the BullTear setup looked way 
stronger. Since i HOPE my built 401/INDY heads will top 500 
hp...thought the heavier setup would be better? Joe--- In 
BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Tim Kottman" <timkott@...> wrote:
>
> i started witha  6cyl gremlin and am almost finished with a v8 swap.
> Ive spent
> 500 -  v8 crossmember and all mounting (bushings and engine plates)
>                  - can now be done for about 160? using bulltear 
6cyl crossmember - v8 engine 
> mounts
> 3000 - 401 rebuild shortblock with performance cam and pistons 
(with lifters and springs)
> 200 - work done to stock heads
> 400 - intake, roller rockers, misc parts
> *750 - intial cost of 401, T400 trans   came with 78 cherokee sold 
snowplow and parts 
> and ended up even 
> 250 - mopar 8 3/4 rear end.  new axle bearings and shortened by 
6in.  still need a new 
> center section
> 
>        things left to do 
> 400 - rear suspension 
> ??? - rebuild T400 and convert to 2wd. 
> 1000 - misc wiring, hoses, carb
> __________
> 5750 + trans rebuild + center section
> 
> i am building my car for a more race type application.  however i'd 
say you could do the v8 
> swap for around 4000 if you didnt do anything radical. a different 
rearend would be a 
> definite as the 6cyl  rear wont hold the HP of a v8 if you want to 
romp around.  and the 
> bulltear motor mount should work well for your application and 
price is great.
>




 
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