Will this engine fit in an Ultima?
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Hi guys, I am selling up a (non Ultima) unfinished project to make way for something less time consuming. I don't want to turn this post into an advert, but I have a supercharged small block chevy for sale as a result and it would be useful to know whether it would fit an Ultima as they are one of the most popular recipients of SBC's!
It is standard SBC fare with a 4 bolt main block, but the key thing is whether the blower will fit. It's a weiand 144, similar design to the big 8-71 blowers on drag cars/hotrods, but about 1/2 the size and running off a slim V-belt rather than a big fat toothed belt at the front end. I know there are a couple of blown Ultimas out there, are you guys using this style of blower or a Procharger-type centrifugal blower.
Pictures are here http://www.flickr.com/photos/aww999/
Somehow I doubt there's room for the big birdcatcher scoop though!
It is standard SBC fare with a 4 bolt main block, but the key thing is whether the blower will fit. It's a weiand 144, similar design to the big 8-71 blowers on drag cars/hotrods, but about 1/2 the size and running off a slim V-belt rather than a big fat toothed belt at the front end. I know there are a couple of blown Ultimas out there, are you guys using this style of blower or a Procharger-type centrifugal blower.
Pictures are here http://www.flickr.com/photos/aww999/
Somehow I doubt there's room for the big birdcatcher scoop though!
id refer to
www.ultima-gtr.info/ and try and compare your engine to that which was used by stig
www.ultima-gtr.info/ and try and compare your engine to that which was used by stig
eliot said:
Given that you ran a 177 on yours CJ, the 144 should fit - it just needs the short snout fitting (assuming they are changable)
And we all know what assumption is the mother of
I can assure you, that fitting a Supercharger is quite a bit more involved than that!
>> Edited by stig on Thursday 25th August 15:01
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