DeTomaso Mailing List: October 97, Message #56
     



From: 	"Zachary J. Lembo" <zlembo@voicenet.com>

Subject: Re: 351 HO SVO, any good?

Date: 	Thu, 2 Oct 1997 17:05:07 +0000



I have checked this out myself.  My understanding is that the flywheel is

balanced with the engine and has a different bolt pattern. You will need

to get your flywheel balanced with the motor. The front drive system

is different. The new engines are set up for serpentine belt operation.

Mounts for the AC and alternator will be different. You will need a new

intake manifold. It just seemed that it was a pretty expensive operation for

me. Comments ?

-Zack Lembo





Bjorn Carlsson wrote:



> A friend has cracked his Cleveland block and is thinking about installing

> the 351 HO SVO instead. The engine seems to have a attractive price, about

> $4000 in my old SVO catalog. And this is including Al-heads and 385 HP and

> 377 ft-lb.

> The installation probably takes some time and money. For instance rerouting

> the water pipes but the headers I think is available through our vendors.

>

> Any comments?

>

> Is it not a high performance low buck, low tech, engine we've been waiting for?

>

> The Swedish DeTomaso Club

> Bjorn Carlsson

>

> <sigh>

> With #14 in the garage since the winter is comming real soon!

> But what the heck, it's soon April!!!!

> <sigh>  ...