In a GT40 world that appears to be filled predominantly with SBF engines, I was wondering if someone could enlighten me on possible newer alternative engine setups out there that might be more suitable for daily city use, namely engines with improved fuel economy, emission standards, and which would have no problem meeting legal db limits.
I realize the absurdity of this question, but for me streetability would be the essential factor in determining whether I would purchase a GT40 down the road. Don't get me wrong, I love the sound of a howling 302 much as the next person, but I am by no means a mechanic, and I would consider it a shame for such a nice car to be collecting dust in anyone's garage, let alone my own.
I am aware that Ford has come out with a new 5.0 Cammer. Has anyone tried this or something similar in a GT40? I was also wondering if anyone has successfully put a corvette engine into a GT40. The new 400hp LS2 engine in the latest vette claims to go 0-60 in 4.2s while burning 19 mpg in the city & 28 mpg on the highway with 6-speed manual transmission, which IMHO, is very efficient. I can't wait to see the numbers on the next Z06 engine.
Again, any info on alternative engine setups would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Rob K
I realize the absurdity of this question, but for me streetability would be the essential factor in determining whether I would purchase a GT40 down the road. Don't get me wrong, I love the sound of a howling 302 much as the next person, but I am by no means a mechanic, and I would consider it a shame for such a nice car to be collecting dust in anyone's garage, let alone my own.
I am aware that Ford has come out with a new 5.0 Cammer. Has anyone tried this or something similar in a GT40? I was also wondering if anyone has successfully put a corvette engine into a GT40. The new 400hp LS2 engine in the latest vette claims to go 0-60 in 4.2s while burning 19 mpg in the city & 28 mpg on the highway with 6-speed manual transmission, which IMHO, is very efficient. I can't wait to see the numbers on the next Z06 engine.
Again, any info on alternative engine setups would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Rob K