[gbatey]

I just bought my first 68 and was looking at the new crate motors,the car i bought has no motor tranny or radiator,they sell a turn key motor but it has a long shaft water pump,has anybody installed one of these and just installed an after market radiator with electric fan.Any help would be much appriciated,Thanks Gbatey

[AJSZR2326]

i did a crate motor from engine factory 350/430hp loaded inside , hooked it up to tko 600 5 speed tranny and used a ron davis radiator with twin spal fans. there are less expensive alternatives too.

[Ghostbuster]

I bought a turn-key 383.. added a 700R4, long water pump, and alum radiator.
I decided against the electric fan and installed a Flex-a-lite 7-blade fan.
My '68 runs and cools fantastic.. I'm very happy.

[gbatey]

Did you have any trouble with the fuel pump tite against the upper control arm,Thanks Gene

[ertoys]

Originally Posted by gbatey

Did you have any trouble with the fuel pump tite against the upper control arm,Thanks Gene

Yes, fuel pump was really tight against the cross member-no matter the clocking. I believe I ended up using a carter pump.

[Meanchicken]

See my signature for what I went with.
Used a short water pump and electric fan.
Used a Holley Blue Electric fuel pump.

Tim

[ad.powell]

68 502/502 with kiesler 5 speed. dual electrice fans.373 posi rear with four wheel disc. brakes. go fast but stay cool.