you will never catch me in a mod engine, anything with a plastic factory intake is pure crapola.
The you know it's too much when it pops the back glass out of a fast back. Until then, turn it up!
It would get some looks pulling up to stop lights? One of these things is not like the other right?
I wouldn't wanna be the one replacing it, or funding it lolThe you know it's too much when it pops the back glass out of a fast back. Until then, turn it up!
I'd go with a smaller 4 cylinder like a Kubota 2300 or an Volkswagen AHL TDI before I ever thought about an Idi.
If your putting a domestic engine in a 280 then I see no problem putting a foreign engine in a ford.
I simply don't thing it will handle the weight or physically fit. But I like to be proven wrong sometimes.
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oah it will fit. the hardest part is making it strong enough for the torque.
AT A MINIMUM... you would need to 1/4 plate the entire front subframe, subframe connectors, and some reinforcement to the spring hangers.
headers will be a pita, and so will a transmission to clear the smaller c4
maybe a C6?
im more worried about the torque twisting the thing up.
Adding the plate is a great idea.
its not only a great idea, its your only option besides making a complete frame if you want to do this swap
Or maayybee a 4BT Cummins?...
I really think the IDI will fit once the shock towers have been (massaged) or removed entirely. I will however agree that weight and torque will definitely be the big issue with a 50 year old uni body car. Lol
Challenged accepted!
This one poses a challenge, a light unibody car built for a 400LB engine package with a 1400lb torque monster. I'd attempt to put a frame under it, 3x4 2/4 wall at a minimum, and possibly check with a drag racer who runs a similar torque range for due diligence. I have seen a Duramax twin turbo in a 1970 Chevelle, it has a frame that was plated, and van suspension. Lots of pics should follow.
derail time!
western AZ..... Hondo...
I want a picture! lol