has anyone made progress w/ the V8 swap in a 280i

[mikek]

i m just wondering if there has been any progress made in regards to putting a 5.0 ford 8 cyl into a 280i? im looking into getting the motor and trans together this winter and hopefully that will be my winter project.
please let me know
mike kenney

[JohnL]

I hope you're going to do the brakes as well!

[kevinday]

If you look through previous wedge posts the consensus of opinion is that a 280 does not have the necessary brakes, suspension, chassis layout to support much of a power increase. The early cars rear suspension design/geometry is not up to the task. If you really wish to go V8 I suggest sell the 280 and buy a 350/400 and upgrade from there (staying with the Rover V8). A 460 conversion with brakes and suspension will give you a very fast, reasonable 'safe' car.

[shpub]

quote:
I hope you're going to do the brakes as well!

And the chassis, suspension, cooling...

Steve

[davidy]

Look at the guys profile, he's in the US so no 350/400s to upgrade to.

davidy

[kevinday]

quote:
Look at the guys profile, he's in the US so no 350/400s to upgrade to.

davidy

Oh, I had not checked that, I suggest he gets a Corvette instead!

[mikek]

yes i have taken into consideration the chassis, breaks, rear end, and suspension. if anyone has any info on how to install a diffrent motor please let me know.
thanks
mike kenney

[gf350]

Mikek,
Have you seen this?

www.bress.freeserve.co.uk/wedge/project_cars_cosworth.html

GF.