>Chris Davi wrote:
>>
>> I'm getting ready to put a new motor & trans in a '52 M37. (Current
>> motor needs bearings, etc and I want exterior authenticity with enough
>> road speed not to be a hazard on So. California freeways)
>>
>> I've decided to forgo the effort of making my new engine mate up to the
>> old transmission and will instead fabricate a drive shaft from the end of
>> a new Trans (matching the new engine) to the existing transfer case.
>> (Which, by the way, is progressing well through the rebuild. Thanks to
>> everyone who's given advice and part sources on that!)
>>
>> I have a 1986 Dodge 360 V8 with Automatic Trans and overdrive from a
>> wrecked police car. I know I'm going to have to get a flex fan and early
>> model water pump, but it looks like it will fit with a few inches to
>> spare.
>>
>> Today I learned of a 1987 2.8 liter V6 with fuel injection and automatic
>> trans (w/ overdrive) from a Camaro that's been T-boned. This option
>> would fit easier and provide better mileage, but I'm worried it wouldn't
>> provide the torque needed for such a heavy vehicle and I'd ultimately
>> kill the clutch system in the automatic.
>>
>> Does any one out there have advise on this? (Besides rebuild the
>> original engine. I apologize to the purists.)
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Chris Davis
>> '52 M37
>> Lake Forest, CA
>>
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>Chris:
>I thought about doing the same thing, only my mechanic talked me out of
>it. According to him, a) 2.8L isn't enough, b)engine runs under computer
>control, ala oxy sensors, fuel injection, etc. Not a good match. I was
>going to use a 4.3L from an 89 S10Blazer. However, it seems it may not
>be a good idea.
>
>Maybe the list has some comments?
>
>Mike T.
>M37, M151 et al
>
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