The Dark Side

[GXO]

V8 has a lot of changes that can be undone, but it is all a lot of work.

I would rebuild the 2F and fuel inject it while you are there. You will be happy.

 

[erymer]

well Marshall if you don't go with the V8 lemme know and I'll take it for when I finally build a trail only truck.

 

[Sputnik40]

I have a buddy who rebuilds race engines and would be willing to help me rebuild it. And I have another buddy who has a 350 out of a 69 camaro with 300hp iron heads that he is willing to sell me for 150 dollars. I don't know what to do.

Don't be misled by a $150 engine. Assuming it doesn't need a rebuild (if it's used I'd rebuild it while it was out) - and I know you're already factoring in motor mounts, bellhousings, all the front accessories, headers and exhaust, flywheels, clutches and drive shaft mods - but besides all that $$$ don't forgot the benefit of just that is weight - after that plan on spending more money on a 4 row aluminum radiator for cooling plus maybe a push fan and custom shroud and the real reason for a conversion - Fuel Injection.

That being said the 2F/FI/HEI via DUI is the best option and bang for the buck. Unless you're got tons of money to throw at a late model chevy with a 700R4 and adapters...

Now - since you can't afford that V8 conversion, I'd like to pick that $150 motor up in May .

 

[Hard40]

Where's Hard40? He is slowly being corrupted into the dark side. He is planning FI for the Blue Ox soon.

A little late but here! Fuel injection came today in a box from AFI. Will be starting install ASAP. Best bet Troll is a professionally rebuilt 2-F. I'll cost you less than the conversion and its all the power a 40 needs. Nothing wrong with a 350 but I think you could rebuild what you have and add TBI for less cost. Of course the power of a EFI 350 is awesome.

 

[Trollhole]

What was the website that had the 2f kit for a good price Alan?

 

[Hard40]

affordable-fuel-injection.com

 

[Hard40]

http://www.affordable-fuel-injection.com/

 

[Trollhole]

http://www.affordable-fuel-injection.com/

Sorry, I ment the 2f rebuild kit.

 

[Hard40]

http://www.motorpower.net/index.html There's another site too but I'll have to find it on my computer.

 

[Hard40]

http://www.greenbaypartsworld.com/foreignenginekits.htm Found it. I like it a little better because of the Federal Mogul Parts.

 

[72cruiser]

hey, quick rebuild question...

so if i want a new cam, i need to replace my lifters...

but if i replace the pushrods, i'm not required to replace the lifters...

i can never remember which way it goes...

thanks,

malphrus

 

[Gundy]

tough choice

There is no sound like a grunting F series chugging down a trail.
With that said, if my old F ever blew up I might go ...GASP...
V-8. I'm a sucker for horsepower and those Chevy small blocks
gave me wonderful childhood memories. So did a big old torque
monster big block Pontiac. I LOVED launching cars in tire smoke.
It was soooo cool! Horsepower RULES!

 

[Hard40]

hey, quick rebuild question...

so if i want a new cam, i need to replace my lifters...

but if i replace the pushrods, i'm not required to replace the lifters...

i can never remember which way it goes...

thanks,

malphrus

New Cam, New Lifters
New Pushrods, No new Lifters

Hows the rebuild going?

 

[72cruiser]

well...i'm done 'unbuilding' it, ha ha.

got the head done, now i'm waitin on some money to start puttin it the rest of it back together.

any idea where i can get some quality lifters for less than the 260 that rick needs for a set?
i'm all about gettin stuff from toyota, and if those are the best then i guess i'll just wait til i get the money, but if there are other options out there...


malphrus

 

[Hard40]

Man-A-Fre has got 'em.
I've bought 'em
Have no Regrets

Good Shopping!

 

[Hard40]

http://www.man-a-fre.com/parts_accessories/Reground Lifters.htm

 

[72cruiser]

so could i get a machine shop to regrind the faces on my lifters?
and then get a new cam and be okay?


nothing against your advice, but me and man-a-fre didn't part on such good terms after my last purchase...


thanks,
malphrus

 

[Hard40]

You could try an automotive machine shop. I haven't thought of that tac. Maybe worth a look.

 

[Trollhole]

Hijackers


I have made a decision. No V-8. Just too much money. I'd be looking into 1300 in parts and labor to to rebuild the engine and 1000 for the bell housing and then a ton of time and parts for motor mounts and all the other crap.

So I decided to do the 2FE conversion and rebuild my engine. I have all the parts except the rebuild kit. I'm going to strip the 3fe head this weekend and get it to the machine shop. We shall see how it goes.

 

[VTCruiser]

welcome back.