62 srt4 dodge lancer

[nowhereman]

thanks omni 840.. updates are in the mix. i am determined to follow it thru

[forcedfedmopar]

very nice project. Why are you using the 420a head? just to use stock manifolds i take it? With the amount of fabrication you do it surprises me that you wouldnt build your own manifolds for the engine! I love the odd ball body style! I am very curious to see how it looks shortened! What are you using for electronics?

[nowhereman]

very nice project. Why are you using the 420a head? just to use stock manifolds i take it? With the amount of fabrication you do it surprises me that you wouldnt build your own manifolds for the engine! I love the odd ball body style! I am very curious to see how it looks shortened! What are you using for electronics?

at this point i'm lean towards the factory electronics. but that could change. i've never attempted manifpld fabrication before.

[nowhereman]

Are the pins on the pistons offset to account for thrust? Bitchin' project I love the old stuff.

Good question.... rotate the pistons(the rod ends are directional). The wrist pins are held in by a c-clip(stock srt internals) and the pistons are a full floating design. Its a matter of a few minutes to flip the pistons around on the stock rods. For those wondering why...its because the intake and exhaust valves are inverted on the 420a head vs the DOHC or 2.4l head(KZE)

[ohiorob]

the body on the 62 looks vevy clean . I'm looking for something like that but in a wagon. nice job on the hood are the doors from a 2 door or a 4 door. looks like you own a body shop.

[wheming]

Very interesting project.
And for several reasons: car choice, fabrication exercise, motor/trans build selection.
:thumbup:

What are your plans for suspension? Not very familiar with what's under the car now but for the year I assume something that will need modernizing!

[nowhereman]

Very interesting project.
And for several reasons: car choice, fabrication exercise, motor/trans build selection.
:thumbup:

What are your plans for suspension? Not very familiar with what's under the car now but for the year I assume something that will need modernizing!

Haven't made uP my mind on the suspension. Thinking heavily about I.r.s from conquest. It has a similar track width.and the front,maybe rack and suspension from 240 sx

[nowhereman]

the body on the 62 looks vevy clean . I'm looking for something like that but in a wagon. nice job on the hood are the doors from a 2 door or a 4 door. looks like you own a body shop.

The car is a 2 door . Wagons are out there I used to own one. And yes I do own a bodyshop.

[MILKCARTON]

Haven't made IP my mind on the suspension. Thinking heavily about I.r.s from conquest. It has a similar track width.and the front,maybe rack and suspension from 240 sx

Oh god.... dont do that

[nowhereman]

Oh god.... dont do that

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[Reaper1]

Very cool project! It seems this type of thing (sticking a turbo 4 in an older "compact" car as RWD) is becoming quite popular.

[nowhereman]

Very cool project! It seems this type of thing (sticking a turbo 4 in an older "compact" car as RWD) is becoming quite popular.

thanks reaper. for me it's like this. i was going to do a 5.7 hemi swap. but then hearing the guys who did the swap complaining about 18 miles to the gallon. stock trim 390 hp. i get that in my 95 dodge ram with the 360 and that has 280,000 miles on it. where here people boast about 30 miles to the gallon and getting 400 to 500 horsepower. the lancer weight is under 2500 lbs before i shorted it.

[MILKCARTON]

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Leave the t bars and leaf springs

[nowhereman]

Leave the t bars and leaf springs

like i said i'm not firm on suspension yet. but i'm not building a drag car. the only way available for rack and pinion is an alterkation set up and that will run close to $4500.00 .http://www.reillymotorsports.com/sto...cat=269&page=1 this is the only only set up out there that has had no problems with bumpsteer. myself being a body and frame guy, would have no problem grafting in a set of strut towers and a cradle from the above mentioned donor. knowing the track width and geometry are correct. but like i said i don't know if i'll go that route.

[MILKCARTON]

The alterGaysion stuff is even worse, if you get that stuff, it is manditory that you get a set of big stupid wheels, my 2 cents. neat project i have an 8 valve 79 dodge colt, but I did pick up an 05 srt4 2.4 yesterday....

[nowhereman]

The alterGaysion stuff is even worse, if you get that stuff, it is manditory that you get a set of big stupid wheels, my 2 cents. neat project i have an 8 valve 79 dodge colt, but I did pick up an 05 srt4 2.4 yesterday....

Yeah I was following. You on that colt. But then never saw it again. That srt4 would be cool in there

[OmniLuvr]

For those wondering why...its because the intake and exhaust valves are inverted on the 420a head vs the DOHC or 2.4l head(KZE)

i understand this, but why do you want them inverted? for example, if it was front wheel drive, i would do this to have the turbo in front of the engine for easy access. so what is your reason...

[nowhereman]

i understand this, but why do you want them inverted? for example, if it was front wheel drive, i would do this to have the turbo in front of the engine for easy access. so what is your reason...

with the original slant six the exhaust came out on the drivers side. and from that the rear valance has a cut out on that side for the tail pipe.. then i can force air easier coming from up front than stuffed against the firewall.

[Turbo224]

Definitely subscribing to this one!

[fishcleaner]

Haven't made uP my mind on the suspension. Thinking heavily about I.r.s from conquest. It has a similar track width.and the front,maybe rack and suspension from 240 sx

I would look at the Supra rear for IRS, I don't think the others would hold up, people are running 1000hp Supras with a stock rear. BTW, cool project, looking forward to seeing on the road.