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[DSML7dropkick]

Meh you can't drift a dsm 240's are fun but I miss my talon and I wanna get one again

You could drift a 2g. The downside to it would be you would spend a ton more converting a 2g to rwd than to just buy a 240. The only solution to this quadry would be that bobby just put a 4g63 in his 240. . Ive been checking out vids of 240 on tube and they seem fiesty with a v8 swap.

 

[cabot2g]

I haven't decided on the engine yet. If there was a rwd transmission for the 4g63 I would think about it.

I have been kicking around the idea of a V8. A roller ford 5.0 would be a fun ride and cheaper than the LS swaps.

EDIT:

well its possible to RWD the 4g63

A quick search and I already found some options. A little pricy but the hunt it on.

http://www.billsautofab.com/recent_mit.asp

http://projectzerog.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1105

 

[greanbeans]

Man id be all over that cheaper then a sr20 just tskes some time to do it

 

[cabot2g]

From the looks of it, Its fairly straight forward. There looks to be very little fab work involved. Do a alternator relocate to the A/C side and the water pump and water line looks to be the biggest issues. The thermostat housing ends up at the firewall.

I regret selling the DSM parts now.

I think the hardest part will be finding the transmission and not paying a fortune for it.

I am defiantly going to research it some more

 

[zachakagoat]

From the looks of it, Its fairly straight forward. There looks to be very little fab work involved. Do a alternator relocate to the A/C side and the water pump and water line looks to be the biggest issues. The thermostat housing ends up at the firewall.

I regret selling the DSM parts now.

I think the hardest part will be finding the transmission and not paying a fortune for it.

I am defiantly going to research it some more

This has been done many times actually . Just use the tranny from the mighty max, it bolts right up and if you keep it around 300 HP then you should have no problems.

For the thermostat you can get a relocation kit that has it output right underneath the cam gears.

Look in the build threads there is a guy putting one in a old celica that will be the same process.

 

[cabot2g]

This just keeps getting better.

People keep saying just turbo the KA but I don't think it's as reliable.

 

[greanbeans]

You can get a sr swap with most everything for 1800 bucks

 

[cabot2g]

I want to do something different and tuning options for the DSM is cheaper.

Also 4g63 parts are fairly easy to find.

 

[zachakagoat]

I want to do something different and tuning options for the DSM is cheaper.

Also 4g63 parts are fairly easy to find.

Agreed, the SR is too common for my tastes. I had plans for the 4G63 in my 280z that I just sold. I just feel more comfortable with the 4G63 so that you can focus on the fabrication on not on the small things that go along with a new engine diagnosis.

 

[boosteclipse]

Don't forget the stock intake manifold would have the tb pointed at the firewall.

 

[cabot2g]

What about the EVO intake?

 

[cabot2g]

Agreed, the SR is too common for my tastes. I had plans for the 4G63 in my 280z that I just sold. I just feel more comfortable with the 4G63 so that you can focus on the fabrication on not on the small things that go along with a new engine diagnosis.

I agree, I already know my way through the 4g63 and its wire harness. With the KA I don't feel as comfortable about putting a turbo on.

 

[zachakagoat]

Don't forget the stock intake manifold would have the tb pointed at the firewall.

I believe you can actually just flip the intake and redrill the holes. Or you can pick up one of the SMIM that are specifically built for it. As a last resort, a 90 bend straight down would get the intake tract to a better direction for custom piping.

You guys gotta think outside the box. On a side note they have been doing this for years with the stations if you want to google some info.

 

[zachakagoat]

Starion**

 

[cabot2g]

I'm already looking for parts to do the swap.

I have the KA stuff for sale.

 

[cabot2g]

Okay it's going down, I will still be in the DSM family as a step child.

Time to start buying back parts I once had.

 

[JamesH3]

A WC t5 is another option that you could find the trans for cheaper(v8 fox body) it's not on bills site but he does make one. I want to do a 4g and a t5 in my conquest. Just 400-450 hp and drive it

 

[DSML7dropkick]

I'm already looking for parts to do the swap.

I have the KA stuff for sale.

I have created a monster.

I have the old wrecking yard in the woods if starion parts are needed,

 

[Chad1993]

Hey guys, I am in search of a stock 7 bolt complete engine if anybody has one. May be getting boosteclipse's 97 gst really soon.

 

[aajj1987]

figured I would throw my shout outs to Arkansas group here. cabot/ward.

 

[cabot2g]

Hey guys, I am in search of a stock 7 bolt complete engine if anybody has one. May be getting boosteclipse's 97 gst really soon.

So you have the revised 7 bolt block?

 

[cabot2g]

I have created a monster.

I have the old wrecking yard in the woods if starion parts are needed,

Yes you did, you want to help when it starts going together.

 

[cabot2g]

figured I would throw my shout outs to Arkansas group here. cabot/ward.

Welcome to the site. There is a wealth of knowledge here and a active group in the Arkansas area.

 

[cabot2g]

I have created a monster.

I have the old wrecking yard in the woods if starion parts are needed,

I'm looking for a mighty max or dodge D50 truck transmission and motor mounts if they have a mighty max or D50 truck in the yard.

 

[Chad1993]

So you have the revised 7 bolt block?

Yea I have it, Was thinking about making it my builder engine B/C I made repairs on my "thought was dead" engine. You looking for a block?