I am trying to make a decision on a power plant for what I will hope power a RCR MKII GT40. I have done a small amount of investigation over the years and before getting started would like to get some opinions of the power plant and gear box.
My plan was to build a mild 390FE around 400 or less HP with a G50 gear box. Some concerns I have are;
- FE in a MKII; over heating issues, other unknown problems? I only ask because I never see it done, almost always a SBF even in a MKII.
- Money. A G50 gear box is going to set me back about $5k not including starter, diaphragm and clutch which is going to be about another $1,000. Correct?
- The G50 will attach to the 390 I assume with an adapter? Such an adapter exists correct? How much? Reliability issues?
- is this a bolt up adapter to engine to gear box or something else entirely?
Any comments would be appreciated.
My plan was to build a mild 390FE around 400 or less HP with a G50 gear box. Some concerns I have are;
- FE in a MKII; over heating issues, other unknown problems? I only ask because I never see it done, almost always a SBF even in a MKII.
- Money. A G50 gear box is going to set me back about $5k not including starter, diaphragm and clutch which is going to be about another $1,000. Correct?
- The G50 will attach to the 390 I assume with an adapter? Such an adapter exists correct? How much? Reliability issues?
- is this a bolt up adapter to engine to gear box or something else entirely?
Any comments would be appreciated.