Just a crazy idea April 21, 2010, 09:48:33 AM Go yank a Supercoupe apart (grab a rust bucket) for the engine, trans, ECM, etc. Add new head gaskets and stud the top end. Sell off the supercharger and build a nice intake, and slap on a couple of rebuilt IHIs.... :eek:Great, another project floating in my head! :shakeheadShiny Side Up!Bill Quote Selected
Just a crazy idea Reply #1 – April 21, 2010, 09:51:17 AM Hmmm, maybe I'll use it for the engine in my 80's rendition of a two-seat 'bird. Take an 80's square 'bird and an asc/McLaren, go to town cutting, swapping, and welding sheet metal, and you have a nice lookin' two-seater.I wonder if there is any treatment for this?Shiny Side Up!Bill Quote Selected
Just a crazy idea Reply #2 – April 21, 2010, 02:48:57 PM If I were gonna make a custom intake I'd say to hell with it and go with split port heads. Yes, I've thought about it :hick:In fact, I'd often dreamed about a twin turbo split port V6 setup with a custom cross-ram intake and two throttle bodies in a four-eye 'bird. Operative word being "dreamed"... Quote Selected
Just a crazy idea Reply #3 – April 21, 2010, 05:16:25 PM Quote from: ProTouring442;319128Go yank a Supercoupe apart (grab a rust bucket) for the engine, trans, ECM, etc. Add new head gaskets and stud the top end. Sell off the supercharger and build a nice intake, and slap on a couple of rebuilt IHIs.... :eek:Great, another project floating in my head! :shakeheadShiny Side Up!BillYes. Or, since IHIs seem to be unreasonably expensive, maybe two GT28s (if buying new) or whatever comes stock on V6 V-dubs (if buying used).Since the fox cars are a few hundred pounds lighter than the MN12s, that would be a rockin' combo.So, please, stop it with the good ideas. I've got enough unfinished projects as is. Quote Selected
Just a crazy idea Reply #4 – April 21, 2010, 05:32:48 PM I kinda always thought just taking the SC 3.8 and dropping it straight into a TC would be pretty sweet. Quote Selected
Just a crazy idea Reply #5 – April 21, 2010, 06:11:18 PM Quote from: T-BirdX3;319164I kinda always thought just taking the SC 3.8 and dropping it straight into a TC would be pretty sweet.I was at the Knott's Ford show a couple years ago and somebody did drop an SC engine into a four-eye car...looked SWEET! Quote Selected
Just a crazy idea Reply #6 – April 21, 2010, 06:35:42 PM Quote from: T-BirdX3;319164I kinda always thought just taking the SC 3.8 and dropping it straight into a TC would be pretty sweet.Yeah... but I figured getting rid of the supercharger drag would really improve the fuel mileage and that the turbos would give you more opportunity for higher HO levels.Shiny Side Up!Bill Quote Selected
Just a crazy idea Reply #7 – April 21, 2010, 10:00:02 PM saw a COMPLETE 3.8 SC engine on craigslist earlier for 50.00, Shipping would probably suck though. :hick: Quote Selected
Just a crazy idea Reply #8 – April 22, 2010, 12:03:55 AM I had one of these once. It involved a late model Corvair, and a Buick GNX powertrain in the back seat. The only cure for this kind of insanity is a liberal dose of reality. Quote Selected
Just a crazy idea Reply #9 – April 22, 2010, 03:15:30 AM hummm... i could donate my 3.8 sc motor to the cause. Quote Selected
Just a crazy idea Reply #10 – April 24, 2010, 09:30:11 AM Quote from: oldraven;319211liberal dose of reality.i know you didnt mean it but that just sooooooo stood out at a glance, (especially for me). Ive had enough of that even before it happened.on topic, x2 on thunderchickens idea. Quote Selected
Just a crazy idea Reply #11 – April 24, 2010, 01:48:27 PM Of course the Duratec V-6 from the new Mustang would sure be a nice swap! 3.7-liter7,000 rpm redlineall-aluminum DOHC30MPGAll backed by a 6-speed manual!And if someone can turn the ECM & harness into a stand alone unit...Shiny Side Up!Bill Quote Selected
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