Putting V8 Into 1992 3000GT
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Putting V8 Into 1992 3000GT
My 1992 Mits 3000GT has 185K miles on it. When it blows up I want to tear out the V6 and put in a Chevy 305-307 or a Dodge 318. I am not a Ford fan at all but am I thinking I could even use a mustang engine, tranny, axle, and rear end due to the size. I know I could make it fit, It would take some customizing. I would also need to strengthen up the frame. Has anyone ever done this? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks
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RE: Putting V8 Into 1992 3000GT
ORIGINAL: sullivan56
It would take some customizing. I would also need to strengthen up the frame.
It would take some customizing. I would also need to strengthen up the frame.
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RE: Putting V8 Into 1992 3000GT
Ya I dont thing it will fit... the 6G72 V6 can barley fit in those cars. and to do a swap like that it is 1) not really worth the time and money and 2) youll make better power on a VR4 motor and be alot less of a cost.
If you swap your looking at tranny axels rear diff ECU adding 2 injectors wires ect ect I really really doubt anyone has done it yet
If you swap your looking at tranny axels rear diff ECU adding 2 injectors wires ect ect I really really doubt anyone has done it yet
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RE: Putting V8 Into 1992 3000GT
I dunno I think it'd be fairly easy if he found a 318 or a 307 from an OLD car. Like my Dodge Coronet. There's NOTHING under the hood but pure HP. I have a 318 WB (318 is likely out of the question though unlesss you find one that isn't a WB it's just too wide I think) and it has NO electronics... I agree though it'd take ALOT of custom work to the thing. I think it's more feasab;e than you guys think though. You're all thinking new age shyt. Go with the old school technology. Just make sure you don't live in an area that requires inspections LOL.
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RE: Putting V8 Into 1992 3000GT
ORIGINAL: Sanguinius
I dunno I think it'd be fairly easy if he found a 318 or a 307 from an OLD car. Like my Dodge Coronet. There's NOTHING under the hood but pure HP. I have a 318 WB (318 is likely out of the question though unlesss you find one that isn't a WB it's just too wide I think) and it has NO electronics... I agree though it'd take ALOT of custom work to the thing. I think it's more feasab;e than you guys think though. You're all thinking new age shyt. Go with the old school technology. Just make sure you don't live in an area that requires inspections LOL.
I dunno I think it'd be fairly easy if he found a 318 or a 307 from an OLD car. Like my Dodge Coronet. There's NOTHING under the hood but pure HP. I have a 318 WB (318 is likely out of the question though unlesss you find one that isn't a WB it's just too wide I think) and it has NO electronics... I agree though it'd take ALOT of custom work to the thing. I think it's more feasab;e than you guys think though. You're all thinking new age shyt. Go with the old school technology. Just make sure you don't live in an area that requires inspections LOL.
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RE: Putting V8 Into 1992 3000GT
Man, good luck with That project. Like Emonz said, the engine bay is really small on those 3kgt. Plus if you want to make it rear wheel drive you're going to have to gut and rebuild the entire engine bay. It's not like just dropping in a new motor and hook up the hoses, you'll have to remount atleast 80% of the existing hardware that stays.
Why not just make it a VR4?? those are fast as all hell. twin turbo V6.
I don't want to sound like it'll never happen, i've seen Miata's with V8's. but again, thats going to take so much custom work you wont believe it. shyt, if you do pull this off definentally tell us so everyone in this post can put their foot in their mouth. lol
How great would that be though? Pull up to an inspection, pop open the hood, here's engine, WHAT The!? hahahaha
Why not just make it a VR4?? those are fast as all hell. twin turbo V6.
I don't want to sound like it'll never happen, i've seen Miata's with V8's. but again, thats going to take so much custom work you wont believe it. shyt, if you do pull this off definentally tell us so everyone in this post can put their foot in their mouth. lol
How great would that be though? Pull up to an inspection, pop open the hood, here's engine, WHAT The!? hahahaha
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RE: Putting V8 Into 1992 3000GT
understandable, i was just saying it's such a little car with a big engine swap. of course there's modifications but still, it's an accomplishment. another difference is there are actual kits for the miata swaps. called "MOnster Miatas" i believe
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