Re: Looking for someone who has their L8 engine out of the car

Posted by steve-52/200 On 2012/9/21 22:42:39

Im just in the process of wanting to get a top end job for the thunderbolt
(serious valve clatter;needs a top end rebuild ) and to have the ultramatic rebuilt ,
I missed a kit on ebay to put a modern automatic in the car with an adaptor plate ,a transmission ,even a little thingie for the coloum with the different pattern of shifting on it to replace the stock, but it was gone quick
i also am wondering about the ultramatic rebuild vs trying to get a newer trannsmission ,then someone who has the skill to do it ,I saw your in the valley ,know anyone bay area ? is there a type of transmission folks usually use ?,I have a 327 in a 52 .

btw does your car have a 2 bbl or 4 ? if its a 2 getting a 53 4 bbl intake is a direct fit and you can adaptor on any new 4 bbl carb for some extra fun ,ive also had great luck eliminating the points and getting a 6v alternator