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bret.holbrook
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 Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 8:47 pm |
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Location: Greenville, MI
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Hey all, remember those Plymouth Sundace Dusters 91 and newer. They had the exact same engine as the base model 3s, SOHC V6 except they were about 800 to 1k pounds lighter. Question is how much larger is the DOHC over the SOHC and what area does the extra space take up in the engine compartment, imagine putting one in that little car. Curious if it would fit in the engine compartment of one of these, any thoughts? Here is a pic of the engine compartment, have to scroll down through the various pics to see it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-Owner- ... dZViewItem
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My94r/t
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Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 10:37 pm |
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Hmm... relocate the battery to the rear... Bret, You really gotta get out more.  _________________ ~Joe - aka spider gear destroyer
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Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 7:53 am |
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plasma cutter.
welder.
Any other silly questions?
but if your gonna do this, you really should get a transmission to turn the correct wheels. or transplant the all wheel drive. narrow the rear end and have two big meats in the back of that car. quality sleeper.
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Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 8:24 am |
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Engine sits on the wrong side of the engine bay. Actually, I did see someone transplant a DOHC NA motor into one of those once. Can't find it doing a quick search though... I just remember seeing pics of the custom motor mounds and intake manifold. It didn't look easy. _________________ 06 Blue EVO 9
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bret.holbrook
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Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 9:29 am |
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Haha, found it. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/693477Looks pretty solid, now add the 2x turbo and shapap! Would be a fun project. You guys are saying though that even though it is the same engine as the SOHC it's all twisted around and funked up in the engine compartment. G-ELL wrote: Engine sits on the wrong side of the engine bay. Actually, I did see someone transplant a DOHC NA motor into one of those once. Can't find it doing a quick search though... I just remember seeing pics of the custom motor mounds and intake manifold. It didn't look easy.
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Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 7:07 pm |
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G-ELL wrote: Engine sits on the wrong side of the engine bay. Actually, I did see someone transplant a DOHC NA motor into one of those once. Can't find it doing a quick search though... I just remember seeing pics of the custom motor mounds and intake manifold. It didn't look easy. I actually have one (4cyl). Well it's a Shadow, but it is the same thing. A 3L out of an 3g Eclipse will work. When I found out the came with a 6 I though about swapping in a TT motor and the decided it was too much work for a beater.
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bret.holbrook
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Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 5:52 am |
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Call me crazy, or stupid, or both. I think I'm going to embark on this task. Going to begin looking for a Duster that the body is in decent shape and a 3s that has been in a roll-over or something and try it. It's going to be a fast damn car.
Any of you guys know any good engine mechanics that do wird custom stuff like this?
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Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 7:52 am |
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bret.holbrook wrote: Call me crazy, or stupid, or both. I think I'm going to embark on this task. Going to begin looking for a Duster that the body is in decent shape and a 3s that has been in a roll-over or something and try it. It's going to be a fast damn car.
Any of you guys know any good engine mechanics that do wird custom stuff like this? Bret: You fit in too well with this club -- did you sign up yet as a official member? Best, SJ _________________  Racing is life. Everything else is just waiting. http://umg.mn3s.orghttp://ummo.boards.net
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Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 7:43 am |
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I would, but I am also currently in negotiations with the Michigan 3SI and the Michiana3S. They all want a piece of me, it's not just you guys. I'm afraid I'm going to have to go with the highest bidder in this case 
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Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 9:55 am |
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bret.holbrook wrote: I would, but I am also currently in negotiations with the Michigan 3SI and the Michiana3S. They all want a piece of me, it's not just you guys. I'm afraid I'm going to have to go with the highest bidder in this case Okay, get 'em a case of bawls...  SJ _________________ Racing is life. Everything else is just waiting. http://umg.mn3s.orghttp://ummo.boards.net
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Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 1:19 pm |
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bret.holbrook wrote: I would, but I am also currently in negotiations with the Michigan 3SI and the Michiana3S. They all want a piece of me, it's not just you guys. I'm afraid I'm going to have to go with the highest bidder in this case Chubby's? _________________ ~Joe - aka spider gear destroyer
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