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307 into EK
Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 1:07 pm
by SHREK72
Before I get to far into the conversion can someone answer the following questions for me please.
1. What outrigger do I need to fit to a HR disc brake front end for the 307 Chev?
2. What model torana steering rack will suit?
3. What diff should I use?? Just a normal commodore diff of 9 inch &*#@??
As always thanks for the help
Rodney
Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 4:24 pm
by FB MAD
1. FE to EH outrigger.
2.LX,LH,UC for front mount rack and pinion steering. Ratbox has also done an LC,LJ Torana front mount one I believe??
Can use commodore for rear mount rack.VB to VH commondoor I believe??
3. Hmmmmmm............ so many choices to pick from??
Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:31 pm
by Devilrod
I find using the outrigger already on the car works best, its a little bit of cutting but worth it in the end.
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:57 am
by Mephious
Gday rod,
Alot involved in converting to a V8. You need to consider firstly what sort of power you want from the V8. The more power, the more modifications and the more it will cost.
I used a CRS chev V8 HR front end in mine. You then need to consider the braking set-up you will use. He also sells front mounted torana racks. I found this easier as the V8 mounts were already in place and the bracketry existed for the front mount rack.
Rear mount rack from a commodore will require alot of modifications to the sump.
As for the diff I wouldnt mess around and just go straight to a 9inch. 28spline will suffice for a low powered V8, 31 spline for big horse power. Note if you go for a 31 spline billet axle, your wheel caps probably wont fit over them
