Originally Posted by LantanaTX

I wouldn't do too many changes at once. I would start by just putting the V8 in. They guy who did my ECU programming doesn't want to do any more since it is not his main business and he doesn't have time. Rudy Compart has learned to the programing and he now has put to 55 Kompressor Crossfire monster on the road and is in the process of building a third one. If you want a V8, he is your guy. I would use the n/a 55 or 500 engine with the six speed. If you want to supercharge it latter you can do that. Atwood European has a great kit for the V8 and the key to his kit is that they can now do all the tuning in the stock ECU. That 55 engine on Ebay would be perfect for the swap. a perfect engine at the right price doesn't come available everyday, so if you are serious you find a way to jump on it. I can tell you first hand there is nothing like a v8 Crossfire. I would love to see you and Rudy get this going! Rudy has some great ideas to perfect the n/a V8 swap but I can't send my car as it is my daily driver. You not needing your car right now would be perfect and you would be the first V8/Manual transmission car in the world! You can PM me if you would like to discuss.