Guest CS_280ZX Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 Hello people i have a question hopefully some can help me with, i own a 1979 280ZX, and would like to install a 4.6L 32V V8 in my car along with the Tremec T-56 gearbox ( preferred ).. is this possible? as i may be able to get my hands on a relativly new one of these engines ( 20,000km's ) and am wondering if it worth the time and $$$ to try and install, as i love mustangs and their power but i cant let go of my 280ZX. any help / links or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QWKDTSN Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 That's a damn big engine, width-wise, with those big 32v heads. I know this is just a quick response but I'd go nuts with a tape measure before proceeding any further Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Shasteen Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 Found these measurements on the net. Engine: length, height, width 4.6 SOHC: 28", 26", 28 5/8" 4.6 DOHC: 28", 29 7/8", 30" SBF 302: 32", 26", 26" Dont know how exact these measurements are or from what exact location they were taken: so look upon them for what they are-someone else's measurements. I'ld definately take some serious measurments prior to taking on any exp's. (stating the obvious, of course ) Kevin, (Yea,Still an Inliner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsil Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 I dunno about those numbers, that would make it almost as long as a BB Chevy and about 1" narrower..... The small block Ford is 29" long from end of water pump to flywheel, 24" wide, and about 28" tall depending on the oil pan, intake (EFI vs. Carb). It's all in one of the Ford Motorsport catalogs I have. They are longer than the SBC but narrower. Makes some swaps (like the Toyota 4x4 swap) tougher because of the length. They make a shorter Explorer water pump that gives you 3/4" more room. The DOHC 4.6 is as big as the old SOHC 426. HUGE. I think there was a thread in this section about this swap a while back, check the search and see what they had to say. Thanks AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 Nope! Not without significant mods anyways. Toughguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hudson's Hawk Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 Hey Guy...Check out the other forum for body kits, look at the website's: http://www.kitcars.com. http://www.reactionresearch.com, http://www.jtr.com., http://www.zcars.com. Anything is possible depending on what your $$$ limit and how fast do you want to go...LOL... If you're looking for the most popular set up...Chevy 1st, Ford 2nd, More after market design on the Chevy....Ford is still a debatable subject. I think that if someone really took the time to develope the proper set up with a Ford kit, many would want to do it...Thus, a re-new idea is born. With the Z it's all about what you want. Want you need. What's your purpose.... Peace, Hudson Hawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy 77zt Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 a zx has more width under hood.i work as a tech for a ford dealer.i know an instructor at ford training school that has new 4.6dohc,wire harness&ecm,clutch and trans for sale for $6000.i have looked at it -its all new and not fired up.engine has serpentine belt and all options on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24 oz Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 my dad has a 99 mustang cobra and i measured the widest part that i could see and it was 29 inches. I might not have measured the widest part but im pretty sure i did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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