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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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It seems the ls-1 is a popular engine, however I have a 1929 Model A would like to know if there is enough room to fit and any tips/pointers in putting it in the car. Anyone help?
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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I know a local guy putting a massive Keith Black Hemi in one. Fuel injected, 14-71 blower, etc...Somewhere in the 572 cubic inch range. He is going to daily drive it with a "mild cam" putting out somewhere around 1600 horsepower. You look at it from the back and about all you see is tire. His tires on the back are something like 22" wide each.

I would say getting an LS1 into one would be cake. The block is smaller, heads are smaller, and I assume you are not putting a 14-71 blower on top..that would be cool though.
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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I am sure it will fit fine. you dont eaven have a distrubitor cap to worry about and a small block fits fine too in a model A
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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I know a local guy putting a massive Keith Black Hemi in one. Fuel injected, 14-71 blower, etc...Somewhere in the 572 cubic inch range. He is going to daily drive it with a "mild cam" putting out somewhere around 1600 horsepower. You look at it from the back and about all you see is tire. His tires on the back are something like 22" wide each.

I would say getting an LS1 into one would be cake. The block is smaller, heads are smaller, and I assume you are not putting a 14-71 blower on top..that would be cool though.
my cousin wants to do a model T with a 6** cubic inch with a 14 71 blown alchy motor, he just wants to be able to be on the street doing over 100 and able to break the tires loose lol as for the fittment, i dont see why it wouldnt fit
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 11:48 PM
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how much would a Model A weigh with a small block in it? Just curious. I have no idea.
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 01:53 AM
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It should be roughly 2200 - 2400 lbs.
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 01:54 AM
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probably have to upgrade EVERYTHING
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