Engine Swap Fantasy

"LastFirstMI is my name" (donstone13) 06/10/2017 at 17:31 • Filed to: Frankenstein, Yard art, Bad Idea Jeans

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What would you stuff in this little tortilla of joy?

A 4 cylinder turbo diesel? Something from Briggs & Stratton? Just cut the floor out and go Flinstone style?

EL_ULY > LastFirstMI is my name 06/10/2017 at 17:35

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First thing that came to mind was a a 7.3l Power Stroke. But I think the 5 cyl off the old Colorado would be rad.

diplodicus forgot his password > LastFirstMI is my name 06/10/2017 at 17:36

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1L 3cyl Ecoboost.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > LastFirstMI is my name 06/10/2017 at 17:40

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A pair of Ducati 1198cc Panigale motors. Front and rear axles.

itschrome > LastFirstMI is my name 06/10/2017 at 17:46

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13b from 90s rx7.. because fuck torque.

AfromanGTO > LastFirstMI is my name 06/10/2017 at 17:49

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4 cylinder turbo diesel that cannot or will not die with a 6 speed manual. All of the low gearing for offroading and can still get highway mpg.

Kiltedpadre > diplodicus forgot his password 06/10/2017 at 17:51

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I keep thinking that would be a fantastic motor to drop into either a Nash Metropolitan or Crosley. I’ve done quick searches but can’t seem to find them sold through anyone that doesn’t use vehicle VIN for inventory searches.

diplodicus forgot his password > Kiltedpadre 06/10/2017 at 17:59

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Ya I figured it’d have to be a from a wrecked car.

I found this one on eBay I wonder if itd be cheaper to get one from Europe since it’s used more over there.

http ://www.ebay.com/itm/311888765414

RacinBob > LastFirstMI is my name 06/10/2017 at 18:01

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Cummins 4B —-105 HP, Torque = Infinity   http://www.rockanddirt.com/attachments-for-sale/CUMMINS/4BT/invnum=6491446

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > LastFirstMI is my name 06/10/2017 at 18:05

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Detroit 3-53t.

Kiltedpadre > diplodicus forgot his password 06/10/2017 at 18:07

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I hadn’t thought about that. I wonder how easy it would be to arrange shipping on one from overseas.

RacinBob > RacinBob 06/10/2017 at 18:07

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PS, its been done

carcrasher88 > LastFirstMI is my name 06/10/2017 at 18:09

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Honda J35Y with the 6-speed manual out of a wrecked Accord.

278hp, 252 lb-ft of torque

Enough to make it fun to drive, but also a reliable daily driver.

Then, I’d put on some wheels from a late model second gen ZR2.

And the spare tire cover...or spare wheel cover, in this case.

Or, I could go JDM on the outside and swap on some Mazda Proceed Levante parts (grille, spare cover, badging), but still go with the ZR2 wheels. A hodgepodge, of sorts.

diplodicus forgot his password > Kiltedpadre 06/10/2017 at 18:27

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I took a glance the UK engines are practically the same cost off eBay so shipping wouldn’t be worth it. The Germans must like them cause they were listed for 1500 euros on eBay.de

Kiltedpadre > diplodicus forgot his password 06/10/2017 at 18:31

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That stinks but really isn’t too surprising since they haven’t really been out long. My local pick and pull sets up waiting lists you can get onto incase something comes in; maybe I’ll ask to be on the call list for one. I can’t imagine there are too many people trolling junkyards for one.

LastFirstMI is my name > carcrasher88 06/10/2017 at 19:53

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Nice! You’ve put some thought into this....

LastFirstMI is my name > RacinBob 06/10/2017 at 19:55

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That looks kind of heavy.... will the rear wheels still touch the ground? I love it though. My dad was a diesel mechanic, I love the smell of sooty exhaust.

LastFirstMI is my name > itschrome 06/10/2017 at 19:56

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I predicted this response.

LastFirstMI is my name > diplodicus forgot his password 06/10/2017 at 20:21

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That’d be a great, light motor. Probably wouldn’t even need an engine hoist.....

LastFirstMI is my name > AfromanGTO 06/10/2017 at 20:25

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This is the correct answer

Die-Trying > LastFirstMI is my name 06/10/2017 at 20:28

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i would put a rotary, and stack 3 old chevy tuck 4 speed transmissions nose to tail, and have an old gear to gear transfer case. 6.5 *6.5*6.5 (274.625) *2* diferential, say 3.42 = the crawl ration in around 1878.435.........

basically getting a small marlin crawler..........

LastFirstMI is my name > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 06/10/2017 at 20:29

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Bonus star for most original answer. What about one for each wheel?

LastFirstMI is my name > Die-Trying 06/10/2017 at 20:36

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(Does math on label of beer bottle...) so I’m coming up with approximately 7 mph and 9mpg at 12,000 rpm. Awesome! I would need to factor in the cost of extra oil and earplugs.

Die-Trying > LastFirstMI is my name 06/10/2017 at 20:46

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its enough gear to pull a house off of its foundation....... the fun thing about that kind of reduction, is the control that you can have when going over obstacles. luckily you can always put them into 1:1 and move along at a decent pace..

this guy is puttering along at a 500:1 ratio.....

wake me up when 1800-ish gets to the other side of the obstacle.........

itschrome > LastFirstMI is my name 06/10/2017 at 20:51

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So it is written, so it shall be!

LastFirstMI is my name > LastFirstMI is my name 06/10/2017 at 20:53

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I think this might be the answer:

http://www.icon4x4.com/derelict/pastprojects/33

I was thinking hybrid, but why not full EV? Take out the back seats to make room for batteries....

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > LastFirstMI is my name 06/10/2017 at 21:03

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Sure! 9.6 liters from 8 cylinders for around 800hp. Yeah, could be fun.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Die-Trying 06/10/2017 at 21:09

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I love how it’s basically just idling up the hill.

Die-Trying > BaconSandwich is tasty. 06/10/2017 at 21:25

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the malrin crawler is one of the originators.

basically with enough gear ratio you almost dont even need a driver......

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Die-Trying 06/10/2017 at 22:05

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Part of me really likes this - the idea that you don’t need a huge, high revving engine blowing tons of smoke to actually get the job done. Sure, it might not look fast, but I bet it’s a heck of a lot more effective than some of those guys flooring their rigs to get up a hill.

Die-Trying > BaconSandwich is tasty. 06/10/2017 at 22:26

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yeah, the huge high rpm engine is cool.

i just like the refined, easy on parts, low rpm aproach too. torque multipliction is an amazing thing.

i am reminded of this guy...... not exactly a small or low budget build, but you can hear that the thing has some deep gears in it. and it just outright dominated a course with those monster tires, (big tires make obstacles small)......

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > LastFirstMI is my name 06/10/2017 at 22:47

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RB20 cause why not

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Die-Trying 06/11/2017 at 00:03

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I imagine the four wheel steering helps a bit too.

pip bip - choose Corrour > LastFirstMI is my name 06/11/2017 at 01:48

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fit a buick V6 3.8l with a 5-speed manual.

problem solved.