[V8] Engine swaps! OHHH, I'm breathing hard!!!!

[Tony and Lillie]

Actually, the V8 engine is not much heavier than most other engines we discuss replacing with it. It is about 10 lbs heavier than the 10VT that we wieghed, and that was without it's oil cooler. And, it seems the wight of the NG was also the same. I think the V6, especially in 2.8 30V may actually be heavier. Remember, most other engines (aside from the 3.0 and later engines) are cast iron blocks, as opposed to the V8's alluminum block.

As for the VR6, if you can get past the bellhousing issues, it might be fun. But, then, you don't get the torque of the V8..................

Tony


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>Subject: Re: [V8] Engine swaps! OHHH, I'm breathing hard!!!!
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>Can't say adding the V8 tranny would be  the best of ideas to the C4.  That
>thing is a true beast, I just don't know how you'd fanagle that thing in
>there in the first place... But even then, its a lot of added weight, along
>with hanging the engines extra two cylinders further forward over the front
>wheels, you might find you don't like the new dynamic.
>
>I still think you should look into a VR-5 or 30v swap instead.  The 30v swap
>seems to be an interesting choice on the forums, but I think a Vr6
>transplant would be amongst the most fun.