6G72 DOHC swap

[91stocker]

What was used for filler on the bell? Why does it look like bondo?

 

[Calan]

Amazing!

 

[NWHTanK]

Nothing wrong with a swap. The cars just keep getting cheaper.

 

[m1nd64m3]

There was a n/a 3000gt swapped eclipse n/t on Chicago craigslist a month ago with YouTube videos, maybe someone could dig it up.

 

[Bill Hincher]

What was used for filler on the bell? Why does it look like bondo?

yes, that is bondo, after the skeliton is built from aluminum, bondo is used to get the proper wall thickness in all the various areas

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then after the pattern is built the casting is built from the pattern

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the patterns can be built from wood, plastic, aluminuim, it dont matter you just need the desired shape

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[NWHTanK]

That is kewl stuff!

 

[91stocker]

yes, that is bondo, after the skeliton is built from aluminum, bondo is used to get the proper wall thickness in all the various areas

the patterns can be built from wood, plastic, aluminuim, it dont matter you just need the desired shape

Really?, Not that im doubting you, but i dont see that holding up for one pull. There was alot of aluminum cut out of some important structural areas. Replacing cast aluminum with bondo doesnt seem right to me.

I have no personal experience with this matter though.

 

[knochgoon24]

It was a pattern. As in he then set the one with a mix of aluminum and bondo out to be used to make a mold. From there they cast aluminum in it. No bondo on the part that will be used on the car.

 

[Calan]

Really?, Not that im doubting you, but i dont see that holding up for one pull. There was alot of aluminum cut out of some important structural areas. Replacing cast aluminum with bondo doesnt seem right to me.

Come on Stocker... your smarter than that. Long day?

 

[91stocker]

It was a pattern. As in he then set the one with a mix of aluminum and bondo out to be used to make a mold. From there they cast aluminum in it. No bondo on the part that will be used on the car.

Holy jebus, how'd i miss that. WTF

Come on Stocker... your smarter than that. Long day?

Yes very . Does pneumonia count as a legit excuse? If so im using that one haha. Yea that sounds good, im claiming cerebral hypoxia

 

[Bill Hincher]

yeah, the pattern creates a cavity in a sand cast, then the pattern is removed and 6061 aluminum is poured in the cavity

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these are core boxes that hold the sand cavity while the aluminum is poured, after the aluminum cools, the core box is broken away

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then the aluminum is treated to a T 5 hardness

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the pattern is never used in the car, its used over and over again to create the cavity in the casting sand

Really?, Not that im doubting you, but i dont see that holding up for one pull. There was alot of aluminum cut out of some important structural areas. Replacing cast aluminum with bondo doesnt seem right to me.

I have no personal experience with this matter though.

I have been to Vasser Michigan, its totally understandable >;o)))))))))))))))))))))))))))

raced dirt track at the fairground

 

[91stocker]

yeah, the pattern creates a cavity in a sand cast, then the pattern is removed and 6061 aluminum is poured in the cavity

the pattern is never used in the car, its used over and over again to create the cavity in the casting sand

Beautiful shop. Beautiful housings as well. Rwd 6g swap sounds like a fun project. Looks like you plan on selling a few of those beauties?

I have been to Vasser Michigan, its totally understandable >;o)))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Sadly id have to agree with you on that one

 

[Bill Hincher]

this was me in about 1977

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lotta really fast guys up there

 

[91stocker]

this was me in about 1977

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lotta really fast guys up there

Nice shot.

Theres a local guy by the name of John ...(another brain fart moment) that runs speedway bikes. Hes ran in ohio quite a bit. Ran nationals and the whole deal.

I think its been a couple years now since they ran the bikes in vassar though. Last thing they raced over there was probably some harness racing.

Small world though, i didnt think anyones ever heard of this place haha.

 

[Bill Hincher]

there was a sheet metal fence around the curves of the track, some guy missed the groove and got stuck under it >;o))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) those were the days
It was a real loose fine dust track, no banking, I didnt like it very much

 

[91stocker]

there was a sheet metal fence around the curves of the track,

Haha what a terrible idea. WTF

I've watched a few races out there. I used to play hockey right behind that track. Yep good times.

 

[mysticj]

On the German DSM forum, someone swap the 6G72 in a 1G. He's pretty impress by the results.

 

[fjm9898]

that is really awesome. To bad you didnt do it for the T56 Trans though
i know in drag you guys like the autos and stuff. but a 6 speed that is readily available woulda been cool.

 

[bryanwheat]

that is really awesome. To bad you didnt do it for the T56 Trans though
i know in drag you guys like the autos and stuff. but a 6 speed that is readily available woulda been cool.

There is a bellhousing out there that bolts a t56 o a 4g63.

 

[Bill Hincher]

yeah, I built that too

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that is really awesome. To bad you didnt do it for the T56 Trans though
i know in drag you guys like the autos and stuff. but a 6 speed that is readily available woulda been cool.

I am a mess

 

[cj8990]

There was a n/a 3000gt swapped eclipse n/t on Chicago craigslist a month ago with YouTube videos, maybe someone could dig it up.

late to the party but here it is...

1st V6 2nd Gen Eclipse 6G73 Mitsubishi DSM 420 vs Dodge - YouTube

6g72 Eclipse For Sale pictures by Douglas1989 - Photobucket

 

[Calan]

Un-freakin-believable.

That is way too cool Bill.

 

[fjm9898]

There is a bellhousing out there that bolts a t56 o a 4g63.

i was talking about the 6g7X engine

late to the party but here it is...

1st V6 2nd Gen Eclipse 6G73 Mitsubishi DSM 420 vs Dodge - YouTube

6g72 Eclipse For Sale pictures by Douglas1989 - Photobucket

i think he is BS'ing though, that looks like the 6g72 from a 3rd gen eclipse, which actually is better, if its a GT motor it would have 210hp.
Its alot easier then you would think to drop a 6g73 or 6g72 in an eclipse....

the Dodge Avegner 96-2000 is based of the eclipse, same engine bay and suspension and interior for the most part. really the roof and b pillar back is the only real difference.

So gut an Avenger and drop in a Eclipse... not to hard. Many Avenger guys used to swap the GSX drive train in their Avengers. and most do toss their 6g73 for a 6g72. I dont see why anyone would want a 6g72 around here, everyone in the avenger forms toss them due to the extreme lack of products out there, and they are pretty weak engines. i would know, i have owned 3 6g73 avengers, am a mod on the avenger forum (ASEC) and a own TSI Talon

swapping a 6g73 into a eclipse = complete waste of time in basically every ASEC member's eyes

 

[bryanwheat]

yeah, I built that too

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I am a mess

Well Bill we will be doing some talking in the future. After i get a few or my project cars done and sold i am going to be building a fc rx7 with a 4g63 and t56. You lit a fire in my mind with this bellhousing, .

 

[Lofty]

Bill, can you start a thread with a bunch of pictures?

I'm extremely intrigued by everything I've just read.