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Originally Posted by sturgis 39
I have been dreaming about installing a Dura max diesel with an Allison transmission into an old Ford. It may cost too much so I have an 89 Olds engine and transmission that may work. It is a transverse engine but if I am careful I will not have to Cut the fenders and frame up too much.This will give me front wheel drive and I plan to mount the old Ford front axle in the back and have four wheel steering.
I think I will be able to get big bucks for it on E-bay after the project is complete. There are a lot of Fords that have not been molested .After I sell the one with the Oldsmobile engine I will be able to by another unmolested old Ford and go with the Duramax Project. I may be able to install the four wheel drive. It is going to be a lot of work but I think will really have something when I am done.
I really hate the saying put a Ford in a Ford. This trite saying was started by a Ford Engine re-builder and now the street rodders feel they must put a Ford in a Ford to be cool.
A lot of people have told me not to ruin a good old Ford. They say that I should keep the old flathead and go with a better breathing system and maybe an overdrive unit. They are crazy.
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Oh really!
I've been dreaming about transverse mounting a Flathead V8 engine in a '80 Honda Civic. I would bring the six individual exhaust ports straight up and out through the hood like little exhaust stacks. Maybe make some wheel adapters to use '35 wires and white wall tires, front and back. Attach flathead V8 emblems everywhere and paint it with black enamel. Sort of make it a a little retro/ratrod Honda. Unfortunately, I woke up and realized my wife made me get rid of that old Honda Civic several years ago. Bummer!!