Hi all, I'm replacing the 300 cu.in in my '66 Skylark convertible with a 425 Nailhead & Switch Pitch Super Turbine 400.
I'm in the process of rebuilding the 425 with a complete rebuild kit from T.A.Performance in Arizona,
I've rebuilt the SP400 & fitted a Shift Kit. I've imported a rear sumped oil pan & pick-up tube.
I've mocked up a spare stripped block to the trans & fitted them in the engine bay. I've moved the trans Cross-member back about 4" to allow the oil pan to clear the front cross-member by about 3/4" (hope that's enough)
NOW THE BIG PROBLEM, Engine mounting !!! I know GS parts are what I need, but down here in New Zealand, they're totally unobtainable, & no-one knows much about this swap. I've Googled this swap & seen two different types of frame & engine adapter mounts. I did find a complete set-up including Exhaust Manifolds, but with Exchange rate & shipping & Import Duties, they would cost more than the whole car has cost me. I think I could manufacture these, but they don't show how they fit or what bolts to what or which way round they go ?
ANY HELP HERE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED !!!
I do have a set of Header plates to make up a set of Headers, & not sure how to get around the starter problem yet,(worry about that later)
this car I imported from Bakersville CA & have most of the parts to GS clone it, THANKS
I'm in the process of rebuilding the 425 with a complete rebuild kit from T.A.Performance in Arizona,
I've rebuilt the SP400 & fitted a Shift Kit. I've imported a rear sumped oil pan & pick-up tube.
I've mocked up a spare stripped block to the trans & fitted them in the engine bay. I've moved the trans Cross-member back about 4" to allow the oil pan to clear the front cross-member by about 3/4" (hope that's enough)
NOW THE BIG PROBLEM, Engine mounting !!! I know GS parts are what I need, but down here in New Zealand, they're totally unobtainable, & no-one knows much about this swap. I've Googled this swap & seen two different types of frame & engine adapter mounts. I did find a complete set-up including Exhaust Manifolds, but with Exchange rate & shipping & Import Duties, they would cost more than the whole car has cost me. I think I could manufacture these, but they don't show how they fit or what bolts to what or which way round they go ?
ANY HELP HERE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED !!!
I do have a set of Header plates to make up a set of Headers, & not sure how to get around the starter problem yet,(worry about that later)
this car I imported from Bakersville CA & have most of the parts to GS clone it, THANKS