[Matt]

Hi- I just bought a 1970 Opel Gt that is a basket case. I have read what everyone thinks of putting a V8 in an Opel, but I have a 215 Buick sitting in the garage. I also have a T-5 tranny and a T-56 tranny. I get the feeling that the majority of the folks on this board would sell this stuff and soup up the Opel engine. However, if you had these items just sitting around, would you still feel that a V8 swap is such a bad idea? I'd really like to give it a whirl, but I'm not going to beat my head against the wall if several have tried and failed. Just looking for opinions. Thanks!

 

[Matt]

What about the six speed. Is it a known fact that I would have to modify the tranny tunnel or just assumed?

 

[Matt]

I went and picked up the car over the weekend(I didn't actually have it yet when I posted last). It was an ebay purchase so I really didn't know what it would come with. It needs to be gutted and thoroughly refurbished but I still need some opinions about where I should head with the project.
1. I plan to autocross it
2. I can fabricate, engineer, and machine-- but I don't want to if I don't have to


Here is the stuff I have laying around
1. 215 V8
2. T5
3. T56
4. 2 S-10 rear ends

Here is the stuff that came with the car
1. 2 1.9s
2. Extra brake rotors and drums
3. 4 speed and an automatic

My specific questions:
1. What parts from this list would work well with this vehicle
2. Will I twist up the unibody autocrossing with 160 HP
3. Will I eat up rotors(I see they are expensive)