I've been toying with the idea of shoehorning in a big block Mopar into a Dodge Omni for about 20 years now. Resources, money, and time finally allow me to start the project. I know I'll catch some grief from some, but rest assured.....the car I'm cutting up is a naturally aspirated car, not a GLH, GLHT, or GLHS. Yes it is a lot of work to do something like this when factory turbo options are available. I just want to do something different.
I bought a 1988 Dodge Omni back in September. My plan is to use a 413 industrial engine with a 727 pulled from a 1971 Dodge motorhome. If I can find a running 383 or 440, I'll use that instead. If not, I'll replace the industrial heads and intake for 906s and a factory dual-plane 4-bbl intake and exhaust manifolds just to get the car running.
Rear suspension will be a 4-link installed on a 8 3/4 Mopar axle, front suspension will be from a Ford Mustang II. It will have a full frame and minimum 10-pt rollcage. My brother, friends, and co-workers are looking forward to the final result.
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