v8 in a mk11

[truckdoctor]

Could a big block V8 be fitted behind the seats in a mk11 ?, a bit like supervan but done on the cheap ,not sure if theres enough length ,any ideas please

[Neil]

why behind the seats

[Muttley]

It would have to be fitted very low down or the propshaft angle would be too steep, I doubt u would have enough length unless u use a lwb van!

[truckdoctor]

Mid mounted ,and as low down as possible , a bit like the mk1 supervan with flared arches and massive wheels ,I drove a mk1 around London for a living in the 70;s ,getting a bit old now and just thinking about what i should of had then but couldn't afford ,but now !!!!

[truckdoctor]

Yes muttley ,you are probably correct,as i remember a long wheel base is semi high top and won't go in the garage , what about an audi fwd that uses a trans-axle ,much shorter ,lots more work though, gotta be done.

[Muttley]

To be truthful it would be a doddle, cut out all the floor between the rails, lower in your v8 and box. Line it up with the diff flange and fabricate a frame to fix it there. Then replace the floor around it creating more strength where needed. All u would then need is a very short propshaft a bit of plumbing and wiring, a radiator and voila!!

[Muttley]

U can get a low roof lwb I think, Fred would know

[truckdoctor]

Voila ? what's that where do you get it

[Luke]

i reckon it will go in even a swb - i actually measured it up and did some drawings etc. something ive considered for a future project
and go for it - be great to see

[Muttley]

Voila! means then u wake up and find it was all a dream

[truckdoctor]

no, not this time just give me time

[motorwise]

Voila! means then u wake up and find it was all a dream

[FredTransit]

There is only two stock roof lines in the Mk1 and the Mk2, flat on the SWB and higher on the LWB. There is a High top fibreglass roof but I have a feeling that's aftermarket.

[Neil]

swb van will take a v8 mk 1 or 2 and you sit it upfront ,modify the bulkhead

[spitfire]

One maniac car builder has putted a mid mounted Twin Turbo V8 with over 1000 HP into a Transporter so the swb should do awright
Ketil