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Old 06-02-2015, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe View Post

Wondering? How many engine swaps have you done?
In 18 years as a mechanic... plenty. The 163 with a V8 doesnt have much room up front. Tack on another two cyls and the front of the motor would be well into the radiator in addition to the other issues already mentioned. If the op were to actually pursue the swap I'd guarantee what he ended up with would be worth even less than the sum of its parts. In this day and age 163s are crusher fodder as soon as repairs reach 4 digits.
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