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"Real" V8 in a 7?


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There are a few companies that specialize in the 215. Which is where i was planning on getting most of my parts from is below. Engines with t5 trannies are in the $450 range. These guys responded fast to questions. Yeah, S2000's are probably the best, and can make insane power if thats where you want to go. And still stay light.

 

www.aluminumv8.com

 

When you say SVO, you mean the Mustang? Thats what mine is from. Full engines for those run in the 350 range. I am currently looking at a spare from a merkur including a t9 for 325 pretty much complete.

 

 

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I kinda thought the older engine added some age to the car coming from the same time period as the old 7's. (and they were cheaper)

 

well, in stock form, yes it's cheaper. But in stock form, my Rotus didn't feel any faster than my stock C5 (although I never did any measurements - it just didn't really scare you when you hammered it). I talked to those guys about what it took to get 300+ hp out of that engine, and at that point, it wasn't cheap anymore. So, even with the extra 130 lbs, I thought it was more reliable to go with a stock LS1 and have a long lasting, reliable engine. As it turns out, then I decided 350 hp wasn't enough either :D

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I just can't stand it any more! :D ... Behold the nice LIGHT "Bike" engined V8 Se7en!

 

Now this is what uncle Colin would consider an appropriate V8.

 

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/455098043_V8rearhigh.jpg

 

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/242695480_Image13.jpg

 

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1662718314_Image12.gif

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Are we suggesting that we create a seperate Se7eN catagory for "Lumberjack Sports"?

Why don't we open it right up and create a few sub forums for Se7eN "Tractor Pulling" and Se7eN "Swamp Buggie Racing"? :lol: :rofl:

Alas, I fear that uncle Colin would not approve.

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:lol:

 

Speaking of "Real V8's", last night I ran into this... LS2 block, stroked, AFR 205 heads (I'm running these heads now), cam, headers...

That's 525 RWHP, 500 ft.lbs, and bolts right in... that's another 140 hp more, with 0 extra pounds. probably about a $4K investment for me... heh... "investment". I doubt Gail would consider it an "investment"

 

http://www.jgtuning.com/results/dyno.jpg

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