Popular V8 Engine Swap Dimension Chart ~ Will your engine choice fit?

Engine swaps always go better when you measure everything in advance and plan accordingly. If you already have an open engine bay, you can compare its dimensions to the table below to get an initial feel for how well your choice of engine will fit.

These specs will give you the overall height, length, and width of a fully dressed engine (oil pan, intake and carburetor, front accessory drives, exhaust), but they are general dimensions that can vary depending on what equipment you or the factory have installed.

The following caveats are stressed:

• Check measurements with all engine accessories installed to prevent surprises like bolting in an engine and finding you have a half-inch of radiator clearance.
• Choose the engine mounting method (rubber mounts, solid mounts, motor plate, etc.) before installation. The mounts you use can affect clearances, especially height.
• Double-check—make that triple-check—hood clearance, firewall clearance, and fan-to-radiator clearance.
• Ensure that the driveline angle is correct. You may have to adjust the engine location in the car to get the proper angle.

Thanks to Summit Racing for this information.