Re: 22 Series 327 in a 17 Series Super 8?

Posted by Matt snape On 2011/8/12 8:12:03

If I was in a possition to help Gene, I certainly would do my best to do so - you show a great deal of understanding in what it takes to be the caretaker of a classic piece of machinery such as the 17.

The final decision is, of course, yours but I can't help but think that if it were me in your situation I would:-
1 Grab the car and what ever engine/parts you can get hold of - that's a bit of a no-brainer.
2 Assess exactly what you had and work out the options from there - much easier once it is all sitting in front of you.
3 Keep in mind that if you can find an engine - any engine - that will drop in with little alteration then you could do this and drive the car while making the rebuilding of the original engine an additional, longer term project.

So is there any reason that you might not be able to have your cake and eat it too?