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Benson · 08-21-2018, 07:30 AM

THE V8-60 SOUNDS like a good idea BUT that engine is too small at 136 cubes to have enough torque to make drivable.

A friend had one for a short time ... 20 more Horsepower BUT "GUTLESS" was his comment and sold it.

This was a 3.78 rear end ... MAYBE a 4.44 would be usable.

08-21-2018, 07:30 AM	#24
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,599	Re: Putting a V8 in a model a THE V8-60 SOUNDS like a good idea BUT that engine is too small at 136 cubes to have enough torque to make drivable. A friend had one for a short time ... 20 more Horsepower BUT "GUTLESS" was his comment and sold it. This was a 3.78 rear end ... MAYBE a 4.44 would be usable. Last edited by Benson; 08-21-2018 at 07:44 AM.