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SnoEclipse · 01-24-2009

The lightweight frame and suspension of the 240-280Z cars pretty much rules out any iron block v8. Beyond that, weight remains an issue. Even if you find a nice motor in your weight class, it may sit too high in the engine bay for the suspension and steering geometry to deal with. Pay attention to the CG as well as overall weight.

Don't laugh at this (too much), but there are loads of people taking old Dodge slant-6 motors and race-prepping them for small cars. The things have an unbelieveable amount of torque for their size and with a little forced air can really churn out the HPs.....

01-24-2009	#11
SnoEclipse Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Minni-snowta Drives: 07 Eclipse GT Posts: 290	Re: What motor would you choose? To put in a Z car. The lightweight frame and suspension of the 240-280Z cars pretty much rules out any iron block v8. Beyond that, weight remains an issue. Even if you find a nice motor in your weight class, it may sit too high in the engine bay for the suspension and steering geometry to deal with. Pay attention to the CG as well as overall weight. Don't laugh at this (too much), but there are loads of people taking old Dodge slant-6 motors and race-prepping them for small cars. The things have an unbelieveable amount of torque for their size and with a little forced air can really churn out the HPs..... __________________ 07 Eclipse GTV6 Deep Red Pearl, cosmetic and weight reduction mods in progress, suspension and brakes come in Spring 2009. I want an LSD for the 5 speed auto!!