There's easier jobs to start with m8.
It is possible, and i have seen it done, but the work that has to go into is massive. Although a mate of a mate, took a bet on that he could put a Twin Turbo V8 into a mk3 escort, and make it 4wd, and he did that in his shed, tho he was a bit of a genius in the engineering depo. lmao
Let us know how ya get on if ya decide to do it.