Big Bad Engine...

[franktrae]

I need to know what is the biggest, badest, fastest engine I can drop into my 97 Avenger (auto-trans.) with little to no modifications.

[pimp_squeak]

basically you COULD theoretically shoehorn a huge engine in your avenger...but thne you ahve to think about weight distribution, suspension, exhaust, cooling, transmission, and mounting points....heck have you ever seen those stupid pics of a CRX with a blownbig block V8 sticking out of its hood? it's fast...but only in a strait line...but it looks rediculous....my point is that you ahve to look for a balance...my suggestion would be a rover v8....they're small and pretty light....and VERY powerful...but they're british...and very hard to find

[franktrae]

Thanx a lot. I was just looking around on the web for a 2000-2003 mitsubishi eclipse engine. Like I told everyone else, I'm pretty new to the racing scene and I have a lot to learn. I'm going ask and look around for that Rover engine. Thanx again.

[pimp_squeak]

anytime, if you need any more tips just PM me and I'll get abck to you ASAP. I was wondering...was the original engine I4 or V6?

[franktrae]

Thanx man. I'll most definently be in touch. As for the original engine, it was a V6. Peace

[jay6g73]

find a 3.0 6g72 from an eclipse GT or GTS (2000+).

http://www.aseclub.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=14614

[franktrae]

Man you are on time and on the money, cause the is exactly what I've been looking for.

Thanx

[jay6g73]

btw the rover engine is a crazy idea, i wouldnt even consider it an option

[franktrae]

I went to the link you posted and I had to had spent at least an hour there along with looking at Exile Racing Tech., Inc website just drulling over all the possible things I can do to my baby. I plain on puting together some ends. Hopefully in 1yr.1/2-2yrs. I'll have the money I need to do a total reconstruction. I priced the 6G72 3.0L @ around $3000.00, but I was thinking of going for the 3.5L. like the one they put in the Sebring at E.X.T. Inc. So I already know I'm somewhere around the $10K mark with all the stuff I was looking at(at least). So now I'm just looking for that 3.5L and if I can get turbo system to put on it.

[Midnight_Outlaw]

I can get you a 3.0liter v6 and 5 speed manual and the computer for $1700. I heard people have had some trouble putting the 3.5 in the car but the 3.0 bolts right up uses all the same mounts and every thing! but you have to change exaust alittle for it to fit.

I was going to buy that 3.0 motor and trans but i lost my job and can afford that no more. Also thinking of selling my car. But if you want it let me know

[franktrae]

Thax a lot MN Outlaw, but I've fell upon some hard times with the finacials. I hit this big ass Fu*king pothole on route 495. It fu*ked up my front end and broke my sunroof. And on top of that I still have to pay the bills. So now I have to get all that sh*t fixed, plus normal maintainece and pay the bills. DAMN! But it would be great if you could tell me where to get all of that, so when I recover from this hardship I'll know where to go.

[Midnight_Outlaw]

Yeah same kind of thing happened to me. Its off of some guy, I will have to dig out his e-mail from my old computer ill give it to you tomorrow probly.

[franktrae]

If your refering to the pothole. You should do what I'm doing. I contrated VDOT(Virginia Depart. Motor Veh.) and reported the pothole and filed for reimbursment of all my repair cost. By the way thax a lot for the info.

[Midnight_Outlaw]

Ok sorry it took so long his e-mail is
[email protected]
He is selling the 3.0 with 5-speed trans and wiring harness for some thing like $1,500 i cant rember the exact amount.

[franktrae]

Thax Outlaw. I was looking to do a bunch of stuff to my car before the summer using my tax return money, but I just found out that I getting back peanuts. So now it looks like I'll just be droping in the new engine & tran. Thanx Again.