Has anyone slipped a Packard V8 into an Avanti? .......................
I've seen photos of a Packard powered Studebaker Lark, and if that big engine fits into a Lark, it should fit into an Avanti?
I picture a '63-'64 (Ford bolt pattern) T-10 four speed transmission used in this swap. (as opposed to the tried & true T-85 three speed.)
The T-10 would bolt right up to the Packard clutch housing, however, the input shaft would require a machinists touch!
The torque output of a 374 (or bigger) Packard V8 would certainly 'smoke' an Avanti's rear tires!!
I've seen photos of a Packard powered Studebaker Lark, and if that big engine fits into a Lark, it should fit into an Avanti?
I picture a '63-'64 (Ford bolt pattern) T-10 four speed transmission used in this swap. (as opposed to the tried & true T-85 three speed.)
The T-10 would bolt right up to the Packard clutch housing, however, the input shaft would require a machinists touch!
The torque output of a 374 (or bigger) Packard V8 would certainly 'smoke' an Avanti's rear tires!!
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