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Hot Rods SBC in 37 Ford

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by bubbajla, Jun 13, 2012.

  1. bubbajla
    Joined: Jan 15, 2011
    Posts: 19

    bubbajla
    Member
    from Rogers, AR

    Can someone tell me if its possible to put a SBC in a 37 ford without having to cut the firewall? I have heard a short water pump and small distributor might be enough to avoid cutting the firewall...appreciate all comments!
     
  2. Finn Jensen
    Joined: Dec 20, 2008
    Posts: 676

    Finn Jensen
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    Mine fits fine without any change to the firewall. MSD distributor has plenty of clearance.
     
  3. Weedburner 40
    Joined: Jan 26, 2006
    Posts: 1,121

    Weedburner 40
    Member

    Yes, with a short pump. No firewall mods needed.
     
  4. clubcoupe37
    Joined: Feb 8, 2009
    Posts: 511

    clubcoupe37
    Member

    mine fit like a glove with a short pump like weedburner40 said...although it was a ***** to work out the radiator and fan...I will eventually change my firewall out for more room.
     
  5. hotroddon
    Joined: Sep 22, 2007
    Posts: 28,240

    hotroddon
    Member

    Mine fits fine (37 Coupe, 327). Small body PerTronix Distributor. Plenty of room for radiator and fan (mine has electric but mechanical would fit.) Patriot long tube headers as well.
     
  6. bubbajla
    Joined: Jan 15, 2011
    Posts: 19

    bubbajla
    Member
    from Rogers, AR

    thanks for the helpful information! Much rather change distributor / water pump than move everything...
     
  7. Texaswino
    Joined: Sep 19, 2008
    Posts: 115

    Texaswino
    Member

    Mine has a LT1 and stock firewall and radiator
     
  8. spiders web
    Joined: Jan 16, 2011
    Posts: 387

    spiders web
    Member

    Why don,t you either put a ford mill in it or go find a chevy body and ch***is. I guess you only have a limited budget so go ahead and get that walmart motor..
     
  9. jcmarz
    Joined: Jan 10, 2010
    Posts: 4,631

    jcmarz
    Member
    from Chino, Ca

    Typical delusional Ford lover.
    Chevrolet U.S.A-1
     
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