shortest v8?

hey i need some help. whats the shortest v8 out there that makes ok power. i want to have about 300whp after i rebuild it. i just dont know what to go for. any help would be great. thanks

define short....shortest front to back or top to bottom

Oh sorry, top to bottom. Thanks

LT series or LS series GM motor...LT4 makes 400 flywheel...so about 330-350 wheel depending on the tranny, and an LS2/LS6 makes 400 at the flywheel...but as far as i know that is the shortest that is a practical engine to build

What are you wantin to put it in?

I know Buick used to make a 215 all aluminum 8. Its short both ways. I know they only made like 200hp but they are small enough to fit in an MG B and if it's built right I'm sure it could make some power. Plus they are somewhat rare so it would be pretty unique.

tree fitty and 302 are about the same dimentions.

thanks for the info guys. are 5 liter mustang motors tall? last time i think it looked kinda short. i do like the idea of the buick motor. i just need to find one now

distributors on the 302's are in the front of the manifold.............something you'll have to take into consideration on swap's for hood clearance.............
sbc has distributor in the rear of the manifold and makes plenty of power in just stock trim.
the ls and lt1, c5,c6 swaps can be tedious because of the fuel injection/intake components but make good power as well, same block size as sbc350, but taller intake manifold/filter assmbley.

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