Any progress on V8 engine swap options?

[78F350]

If the fitment is similar to what I have, the tops of the timing belt covers contact the front firewall. Adjustment of the engine bay was needed, but minimal. With mine, I had no reservations about making some cuts and hitting it with a hammer. Moving lower would still be good for mine though for better reach of the shifting cable. From the start I have planned to fabricate a bolt-on top cover for the engine.
I'm really looking forward to the finished product becoming available.

[specboxCO]

The cradle looks like it will sit very low. Mine is a similar concept, but sits much higher up, so the bottom of the cradle is level with the bottom of the sump. I am still a little worried about clearance (albeit a track car rather than a street car) and am fabricating a skid plate for it.

For your belt run, what accessories are you planning on using? I ended up using a tensioner from a touareg and cutting down the idler from the fan drive to make mine work with just an alternator.

[titaniumdave]

Originally Posted by specboxCO

The cradle looks like it will sit very low. Mine is a similar concept, but sits much higher up, so the bottom of the cradle is level with the bottom of the sump. I am still a little worried about clearance (albeit a track car rather than a street car) and am fabricating a skid plate for it.

For your belt run, what accessories are you planning on using? I ended up using a tensioner from a touareg and cutting down the idler from the fan drive to make mine work with just an alternator.

Cradle tubes are just below the oil pan so it will be easy to mount a bash plate if need be...I want to do a full tray and diffusor for aero purposes so there will be some protection for the bottom of the motor.

For belt run I'm thinking I want to keep the PS pump but I admit I'm not sure how to get the belt to run clean if I keep the PS pump in OEM location. Your solution may be the best, alternator only and do an electric PS pump.