I would first want to do a serious frame inspection to be sure it can
take any upgrades. They rot out at the tails just in front of the rear
wheels.
The next step in my mind would be to find out what engine I was
'allowed' to put in it for street legal in California and build around
that.
I would then want to be sure the transmission can take it and what rear
end gears the larger engines came with stock. Lots of times the rear
ratio is taller with a larger engine which you would want for mileage.
Sounds like fun,
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip Photos:
http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com
Charlie wrote:
> Hi,
>
> We have a 1974 Nova and it's time to upgrade. We are the original owners
> and know it's history.
>
> It has a 6-cyl 250, 3 speed transmission and drum brakes.
>
> My upgrade plans include the following major steps
> 1. Install V8 engine (283, 307, or 350, low octane with good MPG)
> 2. Overhaul the front end
> 3. Overhaul the transmission
> 4. Overhaul the differential
> 5. Install disk brakes on the front
> 6. Replace front and rear springs
>
>
> Please share with us your experience, parts lists, to-do lists, etc. for
> jobs you've done similar to this. We'd appreciate the information.
>
> Also, we're located in San Diego so if you have shops or suppliers to
> recommend we'd appreciate that too.
>
> Thanks,
> Charlie
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