Thread: I need a quick guesstimate! Length of motor?

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I am on the verge of cutting the frame of the F-1. I have the suspension and cab mounting about figured out, but I don't have a drive train yet. Could somebody give me a safe (estimate high so I have room) length for a SBF motor measured from the firewall to the front of the pulleys? There will be no hood or fenders so I can put the motor wherever I want, but I need to make sure I have enough length in the frame to fit it in.
Thanks for an odd request,
CHAZ

CHAZ,
off the subject but, what kind of drive train are you looking for?

Harmon

Chaz: I think about 26 inches, but I will measure tonight and get you a better measurement.

Don

Small block Ford (302) and an auto (C6?). I will probably pull the drivetrain from a old crown vic.
CHAZ

Woops. I thought you said Chevy. Ford is about 28.


Don

Originally Posted by hoof

Small block Ford (302) and an auto (C6?). I will probably pull the drivetrain from a old crown vic.
CHAZ

ill keep my eyes open, i know alot of ford people around here..(i live in PA)

Harmon

I want to get something that runs so I know that I don't have to do a whole lot when I get it in. I said a crown vic because they are selling for nothing, I just haven't found a good donor yet. I would rather have a carb engine to start, but I can switch a throtle body over if I have to.
CHAZ