Rotege
April-8th-2004, 04:17 AM
#20
Protege Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 7
See that is more of the attitude i was looking for. Assume that I am some crazy bastard with alot of dough and give me the information i am looking for. Not to mention a few peices of valuble advice.
Thanx
DWD...
Thanx
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April-8th-2004, 08:24 AM
#21
The man behind the mask
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 11,572
I have taken numerous vehicles and upped the power significantly with much success....much failure also. I'm trying to save you time, money and energy that would be wasted on a project because, like you just mentioned, cost is astromical on something like this.
Also, I'm not going to assume you're "a crazy bastard with a lot of dough". Why? Because you bought a Protege. If you had a lot of dough to spend on car you wouldn't have bought a budget compact. All too often "newbies" get on these forums and talk a big game about money being no object. It's all just talk, I don't have the patience anymore to go over the logistics of why it won't work. I'd just save us both time and say "It's gonna cost too much, don't waste your time". It's easier for both of us.
April-17th-2004, 01:38 PM
#23
Protege Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 4
Originally posted by Roddimus Prime
I have taken numerous vehicles and upped the power significantly with much success....much failure also. I'm trying to save you time, money and energy that would be wasted on a project because, like you just mentioned, cost is astromical on something like this.
FWIW, I have a 1976 Pinto with a 2.3L automatic. The car made 88hp in 1976. Today after 5 engines (2 V8's and 3 four cylinders) it now makes an estimated 300-350whp on a 2.3L four cylinder motor. I had to convert over pieces from 4 donor cars to finally get it running. I estimate a total cost over the several years of doing this close to $7500.....this is for a 1976 pinto. Right now, as it sits, the car will probably run 11s in the quarter mile, but it's only limited by the fact it can't get traction. Did I mention that this is still a stock block 4 cylinder engine? Have a goal, but be realistic and practical about achieving it.
p.s. I also tried to install a 13B-REW into a 1967 Mustang GT-350. That also never made it very far although it would have probably been much easier than what I did do.
p.p.s. I'm about as die-hard as they come.
I have taken numerous vehicles and upped the power significantly with much success....much failure also. I'm trying to save you time, money and energy that would be wasted on a project because, like you just mentioned, cost is astromical on something like this.
FWIW, I have a 1976 Pinto with a 2.3L automatic. The car made 88hp in 1976. Today after 5 engines (2 V8's and 3 four cylinders) it now makes an estimated 300-350whp on a 2.3L four cylinder motor. I had to convert over pieces from 4 donor cars to finally get it running. I estimate a total cost over the several years of doing this close to $7500.....this is for a 1976 pinto. Right now, as it sits, the car will probably run 11s in the quarter mile, but it's only limited by the fact it can't get traction. Did I mention that this is still a stock block 4 cylinder engine? Have a goal, but be realistic and practical about achieving it.
p.s. I also tried to install a 13B-REW into a 1967 Mustang GT-350. That also never made it very far although it would have probably been much easier than what I did do.
p.p.s. I'm about as die-hard as they come.
2.1968 302 4bbl
3.V8 C4 Auto Trans
4.1971 Maverick 9" Rear Axle Complete
(Install Brake Poportioning Valve!)
5.Cross-Flow Radiator
(Installed in front of Radiator Support)
6.Fabricate Motor Mounts
7.Swap Exhaust Manifolds so they exit forward. Use 180 degree exhaust bend run UNDER front Cross Member.
8. Cut hole through hood for carb/air cleaner clearance. Add small hood scoop
9.Paint car 1974 Corvette Yellow
Enjoy laying 1/4 ml long single black marks until you swap in a 3.50 L/S diff from a Mustang and install McCreary RoadStar 60 G60-15 (235/60-15) DOT in Dirt Track Compound.
Enjoy!
