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I have been thinking
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 9:13 pm
by aza013
yes I know its not good for me to think
I have been looking around at what may fit in an FTO bay and was thinking about the 3.8 L 263 hp (196 kW) V6 Eclipse motor with 262lb-ft torque
oh and a 6-speed manual box to go with it.
it would have to be worked and moded for more power
So the Q. for all you tech heads out there, would it fit in?
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:34 pm
by Tippin
the block does look quite similar indeed and im not sure but it looks like the left engine mount is in the same position as ours, i'd be keen to find out if its possible ... i think you could do it but its a gamble
but how much would it be to grab one or a half cut? im guessing that engine is only in the newer models and would be hard to find. Maybe an import from america
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:18 am
by Bennoz
f**king do it!
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:21 am
by rock_it
Hmmm interesting ...
I would be interested in knowing the cost to get a halfcut though ...
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:39 am
by Jamie
Sounds interseting... can you post a link for a picture of this engine to make sure we are all looking at the same thing. Cheers
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:38 am
by col2560
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:18 am
by I8A4RE
agree with Benny.....it would fit
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:19 am
by col2560
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:31 am
by jonowong
do itttt
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:57 pm
by koolio1234
from looking at the pics, they look very similar in dimension but you'd have look inti it further. it would be beneficial to find out if its been done yet...
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:57 pm
by yano
hmmm, nice engine but not really efficient for a 3.8. F.y.i. the motor this car uses is a slight variation on the mitsushiti 380. Both motor's are a 6g75 so aza if you wanna give it a go by sourcing a 380 motor and making it breathe better then do it. Should get the 20 or so kws that the aussie motor's missing. I reckon though, go a 4g63t and mate it to the 6speed gearbox that newer versions came out with. Better bang for your bucks and a 6 speed
btw....mistushiti made a 3L 201kw mivec v6 in the diamante's. Came out in japan or usa, can't remember. That would hammer in an fto!
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:30 pm
by aza013
I will be checking into this some more over the weekend
ie. getting prices for the motor, box and so on.
also checking dimentions and mounting points.
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:00 pm
by col2560
