I was playing with the idea of building a hybrid 2.5L to drop into my 1986 Lebaron konvertible. It currently has a strong 1988 T2 engine with the 2 piece intake. I was looking at using a 41TE to get the OD gear as the K body convertibles are extremely difficult to install a 5 speed shifter and cables in due to the body reinforcements. it was suggested I post this thread in here.

Several questions come up, mounts, I do know I can use an A413 mount as the holes are there, shifter and cable, I have a shifter that will work from a 300M, and it is for the autostick system.

Front mount (torque reaction mount), one hole matches exactly on the transaxle case, the other and the starter lower bolt interfere with each other, block bolts, not there.

Right side frame mount, I read a bit on the sticky, but still have questions.

Cooling system, current radiator is a Daytona T2 one with the intercooler.

AC and PS, any ideas? Car has a nice ZF pump and a complete 1994 Shadow R134 AC system.

Engine controls, can a TIII SBEC be made to work as it does have the capability to "talk" to the 41TE/A604 computer.

Thanks for any input.