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fluffyfreak · 10-29-2013, 11:56 PM

So today me snd a buddy were roaming the local pivk n pull yard, and they had a 80s masareti bitutbo there, got us discussing wild engine swaps for our minitrucks, and other future projects. Id like to swap the biturbo motor into say a nissan or mazda. I also wanna do a flathead ford in a ranger. What kinda crazy swaps would you do if you could?

07XCSBZ71 · 10-30-2013, 01:36 AM

4BT Cummins in my 74 Gremlin, or a Audi RS 4.2W/ the 6spd quattro driveline in a early 80's rabbit truck, or a SR20DET in a Morris minor panel wagon. I can do this all night. LOL. I love kind stuff.

fluffyfreak · 10-30-2013, 01:39 AM

I like the way you think sir. My kind of gearhead!!! Is like to do a R32 VR6 in a old skool bug or be van

07XCSBZ71 · 10-30-2013, 02:57 AM

95-97 3.6 TT/6spd porsche engine in a squareback. Talk about sleeper!

Restrorob · 10-30-2013, 07:09 AM

I put a BB400 Pontiac in a short windowless 73 Econoline van, It was a wild ride......

Also dropped a rebuilt '63 Buick V6 in a 74 Vega GT, These were done back in the 70's..... The good ole days.....

Frizzle Fry · 10-30-2013, 03:08 PM

F20C Sunbeam

A buddy of mine built a Suby STI powered and Lotus suspended Porsche 914

How about a 500cid caddy powered 911?

**slomotion** · 10-30-2013, 06:39 PM

I always wanted to put a 327 into a '64 Corvair Monza Spyder.

Frizzle Fry · 10-30-2013, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by slomotion

I always wanted to put a 327 into a '64 Corvair Monza Spyder.

Have you seen this?

theastronaut · 10-30-2013, 08:39 PM

Engine/drivetrain from an Evo...

Into a widebody Starion/Conquest.

**slomotion** · 10-30-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Have you seen this?

How cool is that?!

If it does that well with a 283, imagine what a warmed over 350 could do! I'd have to keep a box of "Depends" in the glove box!

NONHOG · 10-30-2013, 11:11 PM

A 5.0 Explorer engine in a Volvo? Nah too boring. LOL

I think a STI Subaru set up in the back seat of (you name it-small car) would be cool.

Or a big block anything up front with a Vette transaxle out back would be a great muscle car set up.

O.K. one more, how about a Ford V10 quad turbo in a suicide door Lincoln?

07XCSBZ71 · 10-30-2013, 11:40 PM

How about a DMAX in a 67-68 impala wagon?

dieseldawg142 · 10-31-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 07XCSBZ71

How about a DMAX in a 67-68 impala wagon?

pimp my ride (?) did a DMAX in a '65 2 dr in 07. get past the video fluff, it's a smokin impala

Pimp My Ride - 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS [Earth...

67ChevyRedneck · 10-31-2013, 11:56 AM

PFFFFFFFFT.... kid stuff...

How about an airplane engine in a C10?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=539202

68longhorn · 10-31-2013, 11:59 AM

check out http://blog.caranddriver.com/topics/24-hours-of-lemons/

There was a pull start snow mobile engine car, one All kinds of crazy swaps

MYBAD66 · 11-15-2013, 05:54 PM

I had a 1970 square back that I wanted to put an ee20 subi diesel in haha and vut the body to put a home made box bed in with stack exhaust sigh maybe one day

NONHOG · 11-16-2013, 12:02 AM

How bout a Yamaha V8 outboard boat motor mated to a VW Bug or other lil car?

ThreeQtr · 11-22-2013, 11:46 PM

I don't have a picture, but locally there is a 'Smart Car' running around that says (and sounds like) it has a VW diesel in it. Seems funny to hear that diesel tick coming from one those little cars.

SeniorVerde · 09-26-2014, 01:36 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LPnRRvgOzQ#t=38

Big Block Smart car.

Lippyp · 09-30-2014, 09:52 AM

I know a guy on another forum thats put the running gear from a Mitsubishi Evo under a Ford Fiesta, another guy had an old Skoda Estelle with a Mazda rotary shoved up its arse, the thing was mad and would melt exhausts.

I've always fancied the idea of something aero engined and alos fancy putting Mazda MX5 running gear under a MK3 triumph spitfire.

PanelDeland · 09-30-2014, 03:15 PM

BBC Toronado/Eldorado transaxle in the rear of a VW wagon. Windows covered like panel. Blower scoop sticking thru the roof.

Turbo "Iron Duke" mounted to late transaxle in a trike.

4.3 on a pulling tractor lawn tractor sized.

Someone already did a Hiyabusa in a Smart.

Late model Cummings Semi diesel and tranny in a c90 with car hauler trailer for getting the others to a show.

KZ1000 in a gocart!!

KZ1000 in a "King Midget". http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...Sale&FORM=IGRE

The Yamaha outboard in either the "King Midget" or Go cart.

68Timber · 09-30-2014, 06:55 PM

Not that far out there, but I'd like to see a Harley motor into a street legal legends car.

dfrank · 09-30-2014, 07:03 PM

There is a guy on another forum I visit who put a 700hp lsx392 in an audi s4.

dfrank · 09-30-2014, 07:11 PM

There was an old studebaker at the local car show that a guy put a CAT diesel in and radiator and headlights from a cat bulldozer.

There was a turbine engine from a huey helicopter in a smart car at the Monster Jam a few years ago.

And then there is this. A detroit diesel v24 with 12 blowers in a peterbuilt.

24 cylinders... 12 superchargers - YouTube

**Clyde65** · 10-01-2014, 08:33 AM

That Pete is stupid cool! I love it!

10-29-2013, 11:56 PM	#1
fluffyfreak Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: albuquerque nm Posts: 204	crazy ideas for engine swaps! So today me snd a buddy were roaming the local pivk n pull yard, and they had a 80s masareti bitutbo there, got us discussing wild engine swaps for our minitrucks, and other future projects. Id like to swap the biturbo motor into say a nissan or mazda. I also wanna do a flathead ford in a ranger. What kinda crazy swaps would you do if you could?

10-30-2013, 01:36 AM	#2
07XCSBZ71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Murphy,NC Posts: 212	Re: crazy ideas for engine swaps! 4BT Cummins in my 74 Gremlin, or a Audi RS 4.2W/ the 6spd quattro driveline in a early 80's rabbit truck, or a SR20DET in a Morris minor panel wagon. I can do this all night. LOL. I love kind stuff.

10-30-2013, 01:39 AM	#3
fluffyfreak Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: albuquerque nm Posts: 204	Re: crazy ideas for engine swaps! I like the way you think sir. My kind of gearhead!!! Is like to do a R32 VR6 in a old skool bug or be van

10-30-2013, 02:57 AM	#4
07XCSBZ71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Murphy,NC Posts: 212	Re: crazy ideas for engine swaps! 95-97 3.6 TT/6spd porsche engine in a squareback. Talk about sleeper!

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Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: crazy ideas for engine swaps! I put a BB400 Pontiac in a short windowless 73 Econoline van, It was a wild ride...... Also dropped a rebuilt '63 Buick V6 in a 74 Vega GT, These were done back in the 70's..... The good ole days..... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

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Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: crazy ideas for engine swaps! F20C Sunbeam A buddy of mine built a Suby STI powered and Lotus suspended Porsche 914 How about a 500cid caddy powered 911?

10-30-2013, 06:39 PM	#7
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: crazy ideas for engine swaps! I always wanted to put a 327 into a '64 Corvair Monza Spyder. __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

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10-30-2013, 11:11 PM	#11
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,455	Re: crazy ideas for engine swaps! A 5.0 Explorer engine in a Volvo? Nah too boring. LOL I think a STI Subaru set up in the back seat of (you name it-small car) would be cool. Or a big block anything up front with a Vette transaxle out back would be a great muscle car set up. O.K. one more, how about a Ford V10 quad turbo in a suicide door Lincoln? __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

10-30-2013, 11:40 PM	#12
07XCSBZ71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Murphy,NC Posts: 212	Re: crazy ideas for engine swaps! How about a DMAX in a 67-68 impala wagon?

10-31-2013, 11:56 AM	#14
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: crazy ideas for engine swaps! PFFFFFFFFT.... kid stuff... How about an airplane engine in a C10? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=539202 __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-31-2013, 11:59 AM	#15
68longhorn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 1,123	Re: crazy ideas for engine swaps! check out http://blog.caranddriver.com/topics/24-hours-of-lemons/ There was a pull start snow mobile engine car, one All kinds of crazy swaps __________________ 1986 Custom Deluxe 10 1978 Caprice 2 door - sold 1937 Chevrolet 2 door sedan - project

11-15-2013, 05:54 PM	#16
MYBAD66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 79	Re: crazy ideas for engine swaps! I had a 1970 square back that I wanted to put an ee20 subi diesel in haha and vut the body to put a home made box bed in with stack exhaust sigh maybe one day __________________ 94 Chevy K1500 350 66 GMC c2500 305

11-16-2013, 12:02 AM	#17
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,455	Re: crazy ideas for engine swaps! How bout a Yamaha V8 outboard boat motor mated to a VW Bug or other lil car? __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

11-22-2013, 11:46 PM	#18
ThreeQtr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Port St Lucie,FL Posts: 203	Re: crazy ideas for engine swaps! I don't have a picture, but locally there is a 'Smart Car' running around that says (and sounds like) it has a VW diesel in it. Seems funny to hear that diesel tick coming from one those little cars.



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09-26-2014, 01:36 PM	#19
SeniorVerde Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Carnation, Wa Posts: 142	Re: crazy ideas for engine swaps! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LPnRRvgOzQ#t=38 Big Block Smart car.

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Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: crazy ideas for engine swaps! I know a guy on another forum thats put the running gear from a Mitsubishi Evo under a Ford Fiesta, another guy had an old Skoda Estelle with a Mazda rotary shoved up its arse, the thing was mad and would melt exhausts. I've always fancied the idea of something aero engined and alos fancy putting Mazda MX5 running gear under a MK3 triumph spitfire. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

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