LT5 dimensions

[fullcircle]

Hello all, a customer of ours recently bought a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE that has a LT4 and ZF transmission. He is having problems with it and wants a upgraded drivetrain. The easy choice would be a LS motor trans swap. But I think a LT5 would be a bitchen engine for the Ferrari. I am concerned about the size of the engine and if it will fit. Can someone give me the largest outside width and length of the engine which I would assume would be from head to head.

Thanks Tom
Full Circle Restorations
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[Pete]

Motor width from head to head is 26"
Height from oil pan to plenum 26 1/2"

Pete

[LGAFF]

w/headers that might be a tough fit

[A26B]

Length is about the same, 26-27", back of block to front of W/P pulley.

[Pete]

That would be a cool install,fill the valve covers so it doesn't say corvette most would think it's OE motor.
Put a stroked LT5 in it and it would be a bada$$ Ferrari.


Pete

[LGAFF]

Think I would look for an OE motor for that one:

http://www.ferraris-online.com/pages/carintro.php?reqcardir=FE-250GTE-3641

$85K-$125K car

[XfireZ51]

w/headers that might be a tough fit

Cali car may not use headers.

[fullcircle]

Thanks for the info guys. Yes people seeing that engine in a Ferrari without the Corvette on the valve covers I know 9 out of 10 would think it's stock. That's why I suggested the LT5 over a LS2. The owner bought the car with the engine transplant done but they also updated all the suspension as well. He likes to drive all his cars and owned a original ferrari awhile back, bought this one because the original engine isnt as reliable as a late model fuel injected powerplant. With the LT5 it would have that high pitched overhead cam engine sound.

[LGAFF]

Black wrinkle with Acorn nuts/studs would make it look vintage...maybe some cam cover knobs like the old ferraris had


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FERRARI-USED-250-Valve-Covers-RARE-/250777742546?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessorie s

cheap motor: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-1972-Ferrari-Daytona-12-Cylinder-Engine-/150588013873?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item230fbebd31

[Kevin]

i need pictures...really really need pictures

[Bill]

Cali car may not use headers.

Not true!
How do I know you ask? I have a legal '90 ZR-1 with headers! :dancing