Bucking the Bronco with a Vortec

[Rodnik99]

The project begins 1977 with v8 auto is getting a Chevy heartbeat- 8.1 Vortec which is a 496 cu in . This will be a complete resto with the prerunner panels and wider axles . I know it's blasphemy but a cookie cutter resto doesn't cut it for us All comments are welcomed and I will post pics until this thread probably burns

 

[Rodnik99]

http://classicbroncos.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/36294/cat/500/ppuser/55018. This a pic of the engine in the hole next body off and mounts will be fabricated

 

[FRANKO289]

The project begins 1977 with v8 auto is getting a Chevy heartbeat- 8.1 Vortec which is a 496 cu in . This will be a complete resto with the prerunner panels and wider axles . I know it's blasphemy but a cookie cutter resto doesn't cut it for us All comments are welcomed and I will post pics until this thread probably burns

whats the vin ... don't need to know the last 3 numbers !

 

[spap]

Why wouldn’t you go with the Vortec 6.2. Out of an Escalade , 200 lbs lighter and 70 more horsepower maybe a little less torque. You can’t beat 40 years of small block development.
The 496 is a big heavy motor

 

[garberz]

Do you own a Nomex suit?

Mark

 

[Broncobowsher]

I applaud the unconventional thinking. Thankfully not another LS swap.

I don't think it is going to fit very well. I really don't see room for a cooling package. But interested to see how it comes out.

 

[halfgassed]

Lmfao! I was just telling my wife we should build a 8.1 powered bronco last night! I love it! My old d's/ tow rig was an 8.1, absolute torque monster. My buddy loved it so much he built his last tube rig around a 8.1. Hell yeah!

About 8 years ago I had a built 396 bbc mocked up in between the fenders on a 70 bronco I had. To all the nay sayers it fit surprisingly well, I was planning on running the efi system of a mercury racing 500 horse 502 (cigarette boat stuff) it would have looked like a giant tuned port poking out the hood.

Good luck, cant wait to see the results!

 

[Bajabrewer]

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/427-ford-sohc-powers-1955-chevy-convertible/

It can go both ways.

 

[Rodnik99]

The reason for this engine is ....its there . And friends all agree at beer thirty it can happen. These Broncos are a great platform for mods and this will be a FrankinBronc of mods. We have a fully equipped shop and plenty of talent .

 

[hyghlndr]

Friends don't let friends use Chevy motors in a Bronco %)

 

[WheelHorse]

I say build away and post a lot of pictures.

 

[sprdv1]

Do you own a Nomex suit?

Mark

LOL, something along those lines will do


Good luck w/your build

 

[THEBONE]

Don't do it.

 

[Yeller]

Been there, don't be defensive or offended and it will be just fine

I have a bronco with an LS, 700r4, GM 60 and 14bolt. Have made some phenomilal friends here, so they'll forgive but may not forget build away and post pics!

 

[Skiddy]

I applaud the unconventional thinking. Thankfully not another LS swap.

I don't think it is going to fit very well. I really don't see room for a cooling package. But interested to see how it comes out.

not that I would ever think about it but yeah, interesting on what different mods will need to be done.

 

[Skiddy]

Been there, don't be defensive or offended and it will be just fine

I have a bronco with an LS, 700r4, GM 60 and 14bolt. Have made some phenomilal friends here, so they'll forgive but may not forget build away and post pics!

watcha talkin about willis;D

 

[sprdv1]

Talking about BroncNo. Haha

 

[sprdv1]

Been there, don't be defensive or offended and it will be just fine

I have a bronco with an LS, 700r4, GM 60 and 14bolt. Have made some phenomilal friends here, so they'll forgive but may not forget build away and post pics!

Rebel with a clue. lol

 

[blubuckaroo]

Back in the day, there were a lot of small block Chevy motors in previously six cylinder Broncos. That motor actually fit better than the small block Ford.
You know that notch in the Bronco firewall? it was made to accommodate the longer six cylinder engine, but fit Chevy's rear distributor perfectly.
Also, The small block Ford has a front oil pump that had to be adapted so it could have a proper rear sump for 4WD use. Chevy motors already had that feature.
Personally, I can't think of a more appropriate motor in a Bronco than a GM LS type motor. Lots less mods are needed for an LS than a Coyote.
We routinely use Caddy brakes, Jeep trannys, and various diesel engines in our Broncos but somehow swapping gasoline engine manufacturers is taboo.
This is a crazy world!?:?

 

[WheelHorse]

Personally, I can't think of a more appropriate motor in a Bronco than a GM LS type motor. Lots less mods are needed for an LS than a Coyote.

If someone made a LS-to-C4 bellhousing, flexplate starter set up specifically for us black sheep.

Does the LS even require a new serp set up?