61 dodge lancer.. i have a few questions..

[HellOnHeels]

i just bought a 1961 dodge lancer for just over 300$, coulndt do any better but it does need a lot of work. My dad wants to throw a v8 in it but doesnt know how or if its even possible.. i would love it if someone could help me with a few things... please

[tristansdaz]

Anything's possible. It just depends on how much work and modification you want to do. I could be wrong but I think that the K member from a 1965 or so Dart will interchange. These cars had 271 V8s available from the factory and that would probably be the easiest instead of the modification route.

[HellOnHeels]

Thanks, you're the first person to really help me out at all.. i might have a few more things to ask so ill try and message you later or somethin... thanks

[tristansdaz]

No problem, this forum is pretty quiet for most makes other than Hudson. That's why I started here. I'm pretty familiar with the MoPar products of the 60's and early 70's but am not an "expert" so I'll help where I can. Good luck!!

[Lancer770]

Hello fellow Lancer owner. I have a 61 770 two door mYself. I have a power plant suggestion for you. Instead of a v-8 tHink about a hyper-pack. It doesnt require an engine swap and is basically bolt on. You need several basic items, all are reasonably common. First a four barrel intake manifold. Second a small (375cfm-425cfm) four barrel carb. Thirdly, headers and last but not least low resistance exhaust. This set up wasn't factory but could be purchased a the dealersship from late 61 on. You can also have the head milled and increase your compression ratio without much fuss and bother. Good luck and keep your progress posted.

[HellOnHeels]

Hey, thanks a lot for the suggestion. Right now, until the car is shipped from my dad to me, ive been working on a VW as well as an audi so ive been busy with those but as soon as i make some good progress on the lancer i'll keep you posted

[Lancer770]

Just wanted to let you know a few of the owners of Lancers and early Valiant owners are trying to put together a support group for owners in the USA. Take a look at www.6062valiantlancerforum.com or something close to it with a search engine. It might help when it comes to your resto.