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jdnet

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jdnet Newbie

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Hi guys,

I'm finally putting the tribute in the shop for the diesel conversion next week. I'll be left with my old engine and thought it would be nice to put it into use instead of selling it off for scrap since the engine still runs pretty well. Basically I'm trying to find a project for this motor. Does anyone know of any cheap, old car I could stick this motor in? It's a 3.0L Duratec 30 V6. Not worried too much about time since it will be a long term project.

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VVTi Newbie

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See if you can find an old Toyota KE20. Since its a RWD, you can get yourself a kick ass dragster with some serious WHP on the back wheels.

BTW, was the engine Horizontally or Longitudinally opposed in the Mazda?

jdnet Newbie

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See if you can find an old Toyota KE20. Since its a RWD, you can get yourself a kick ass dragster with some serious WHP on the back wheels.

BTW, was the engine Horizontally or Longitudinally opposed in the Mazda?

KE20 sounds good. Any idea how much they go for? Although I would be looking at a rusted out, broken down one.

The engine is horiontal.

As long as it will fit in there I should be good. Not worried about clearence for the hood.

Ripper Newbie

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hm...cortina sounds good. looks pretty decent too... Also the engine bay seems to have a bit of space for a larger motor

jdnet Newbie

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The idea is to have a smaller car with a bigger engine, IMHO. Perhaps even a B310 would be nice.

Agreed. The smaller and lighter the better. Although the with an engine this size the options would be limited.

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rameez Newbie

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3-4 i'd say....you might be able to find one for cheaper :)

only worry is rust given the age....

sorry i dont get what you mean by 3-4.....i dont think a KE 20 shell will be about 30k

MasterDon Rookie

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sorry i dont get what you mean by 3-4.....i dont think a KE 20 shell will be about 30k

I think he means 3 to 4 laks.Actually you can get a good one below 250k.

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The idea is to have a smaller car with a bigger engine, IMHO. Perhaps even a B310 would be nice.

B310's engine bay seems to be kinda small don't you think? Doubt whether the the mazda engine will fit in there.

nexus Newbie

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How about lancer box, lancer flat light or Ford Cortina?

i can all so add ford capri to that list to. :)

Pericles Newbie

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haven't talked to him, is he familiar in this area?

Yeah, I think he knows a thing or two about transplanting engines. Tho I dunno if he will know the local market to tell you what is available for a drop in. Worth a ping tho.

rameez Newbie

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Hi guys,

I'm finally putting the tribute in the shop for the diesel conversion next week. I'll be left with my old engine and thought it would be nice to put it into use instead of selling it off for scrap since the engine still runs pretty well. Basically I'm trying to find a project for this motor. Does anyone know of any cheap, old car I could stick this motor in? It's a 3.0L Duratec 30 V6. Not worried too much about time since it will be a long term project.

have u thought of a pug 504 that is big enough and also i think rear wheel drive...can get one for cheap

jdnet Newbie

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How far fetched is the idea of making a frame from galvanized tubes and making yourself a dune buggy? :)

well I'd like to have basically a roadworthy sleeper.

jdnet Newbie

jdnet

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Yeah, I think he knows a thing or two about transplanting engines. Tho I dunno if he will know the local market to tell you what is available for a drop in. Worth a ping tho.

cool will drop him a pm now. Thanks peri.

carboy2011 Apprentice

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KE 20 should be less than 200k as he just needs a body if he is lucky can even get for 125-175 range too,check the sinhala papers

I think he means 3 to 4 laks.Actually you can get a good one below 250k.

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