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#1 peter evans

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Posted 23 January 2012 - 10:19 PM

ready to fit my v8 into my manta b coupe anyone know can i drop it in with g/box and exaust manifolds in place ive moved the servo and all brake lines as im fitting a bias pedle box
any help will be appreciated
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Posted 23 January 2012 - 10:39 PM

remove the front subframe (with wheels attached), fit engine/box etc to that. lift the front end of the car up, roll subframe/engine etc in place, drop back over it - job done

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Posted 24 January 2012 - 08:07 AM

sounds easy hope it is
thanks ill let you know how i get on
thanks peter

#4 opel2000

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Posted 24 January 2012 - 05:33 PM

View PostChrist, on 23 January 2012 - 10:39 PM, said:

remove the front subframe (with wheels attached), fit engine/box etc to that. lift the front end of the car up, roll subframe/engine etc in place, drop back over it - job done

As Christ says,
This is how Chris and myself fitted a V8 into one of my old Manta's :thumbup

#5 mickappy

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Posted 24 January 2012 - 10:35 PM

yep this really is the easiest way.
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build the whole thing n just roll it in:)




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