Hi John,
I dont think you are quite correct; there were some V6 Ford powered wooden chassis cars. The wooden chassis was actually more rigid than the steel frame which was always a compromise to get it to fit under the same body. However I agree with you that the best option for this owner is to use the original engine or a close derivative of it. Even if one could get a larger engine in the gearbox and rear axle would be the weak points.
I raced the 1500 and 1600 wooden chassis cars in Europe from 1969 -75.
Roger
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
From: jaguar1964@...
Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 03:39:16 +0000
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Bigger Motors in wooden chassis?
I think we are missing something here, the wooden chassis Marcos will not survive big engine swaps. It was designed for 130-150hp with the small rims. You cannot squeeze a v8 into a wood chassis there is no room, it barely takes the 4 cyl. motors. I've looked at the Ford Duratec, a fantastic motor, it's too tall and wide with nowhere to run headers. I would recommend upgrade your 1600 or go to the Pinto, more power less expense and loads of after-market go faster goodies, just my opinion.
John.
John.
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