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thedon809
08-22-2015, 03:40 PM
Here is my thoughts on my next project if I ever finish my omni. Let me know what you think. I would start with an a body dart or duster 2 door. Here is where it gets interesting. Swap in a 4.0l mopar v6 (forged internals of course) from a Dodge nitro and run a good sized single turbo. Back it up with an NSG370 6 speed manual (maybe a t56?) out of a 3.8 wrangler (I'm pretty sure the 3.8 and 3.5/4.0 share the same bellhousing pattern) and run megasquirt. Competely modernize the brakes and suspension with coilovers front and rear and rack and pinion. I like the idea of the 4.0l because its already pretty powerful, and its all aluminum so its lightweight. Lightweight is key for me, I like to go around corners. And it's just plain different. Anyone else have any crazy projects you at thinking/dreaming of doing?

going4speed
08-22-2015, 09:54 PM
I'm still attempting to finish my omni as well.

My next project will be V8 and a car that has parts availability. Those are my only criteria.

Aries_Turbo
08-22-2015, 10:26 PM
Anyone else have any crazy projects you at thinking/dreaming of doing?

V8 RWD 96-2000 short wheelbase caravan.

probably GM 5.3 with a turbo and a 4L80E and some kind of rear axle.

5.3 cause the hemi is too much money.

or a GM 5.3/turbo/4L80E stuffed in a 80's jag

Brian

going4speed
08-22-2015, 10:51 PM
I've wanted to do a Chevy v8 in a sl280 for a while

Force Fed Mopar
08-23-2015, 11:55 AM
4.7 V8 5-spd in my '86 Daytona body (RWD obviously). Black it out and run 4 exit pipes on each side in original Mad Max style.

2.216VTurbo
08-23-2015, 12:25 PM
I just want my other 10 project cars running...

thedon809
08-24-2015, 08:52 AM
I just want my other 10 project cars running...I said crazy, not insane... Lol.

Gearhead24-7
08-24-2015, 03:37 PM
I'm considering a pair of turbos for the 'Baron. Basically just because I can't get the emblems off of the fenders. I do so hate to be dishonest.

Rrider
08-24-2015, 05:45 PM
I dream of clacky spooly sounding Travco..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo11DG1nuGk