now i know engine, how about this... Ok now that we figured out what engine i needed and stuff, how about what i wil need as far as mounts i took some pictures of the ones it has right now. they can be found at http://fbcyouth.mjm88.com/comet.html also you can find the pictures of the kind of body work that needs to be done, i would like to get sheetmetal welded inplace, but if you think bondo will work let me know also you can email me at j.cook.102@gmail.com catch me on msn at littlebrat102@hotmail.com, and AIM at delctrncs, thanks
A long block is a motor with heads attached. A short block is a motor without heads. You are needing a complete engine. You need a long block. Post in the parts wanted section here and you will get your needed swap parts. Dan
The block is the same either way, short block and long block is pretty much just a figure of speech. The difference is a short block does not have the heads on it. You will need more than just a long block when doing the 6 to 8 conversion. You need a complete engine assy. When you get ready just let us know. We can give you a list of everything you will need to do the conversion as many of us has done the same thing.
lol @ Ray,, we be hangin out together!! 75Comet,, I am near Quincy IL, so we are only 40 miles apart. I go to Keokuk to the Riverrats cruise-ins. Dan
well thanks guys, i am ready to do the conversion soon, i am just looking around to find the chepeast place to buy the engine from, i know i will need an intake, and carb, distrubutor, frame mounts, and engine mounts, but im not sure what else, possibly new alternator and power steering pump bracket?
also i will be needing some tips on body work sometime soon i will take pictures of the problems i have. soon to be 17 and wanting to take on this project, will be the first car ive ever swapped a engine in, i have dont some repairs, and chaning, but always with the same engine, and no body work experience, so i will be needing alot of help thanks
if you buy an engine from someone or a salvage yard get all the brackets too if you can. check with a community college or similar near you. the one near me had body shop classes and also had all the tools you'd need and a paint booth. watch for parts on ebay or ask here when your ready. good luck.
if you could get a motor from a mav./comet you would be way ahead. i bought a comet for $125 and it had everything for the swap...frank... p.s. check and see if you need an oil pan for a comet.
