616 would fit but would not have enough beans for what I want to do. The 2.5 602? I doubt it would fit either. It lacks about 3" of length in the engine compartment of fitting the forward oil pan on the 617 down behind the front crossmember with a rack installed on back.

I would have preferred the 617 turbo if it had fitted. This little studey v8 is about 240 cubic inches and with the rear end and 30% OD I expect to get 20 to 22 mpg highway. The 617 would likely get mid to high twenties so the fuel savings would be negligable. The studey v8 will appeal to the studey crowd if I ever wish to sell it (although they are nearly as thrifty as we are here!)

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.