Project DartJZ

[TT5.9mag]

Here is what Boosted Motorsports did to gain ground clearance for his Viper install.

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The oil pump hangs pretty low, so can't really go any further without some kind of a custom oil pump setup.

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Nice thing is, it's a rear sump pan so there is some possibility of clearing a k-frame.

I say a death wheel has some real potential.

Almost exactly what I had to do to my J35 for pan clearance.

 

[72dartjz]

It’s a fun car. 2600 lbs, over 600hp and 18x10s on all 4 corners. I’m in the middle of phase 2 right now and that involves moving the engine 12” back and doing some sheetmetal work. And some rear suspension work. The front is dialed, but the rear needs a 4 link and a watts.
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That looks like a riot

 

[72dartjz]

Here are some A-Bodies from this site:

68 Dart GTE Project

And then this one: Twin Turbo 1971 Scamp Project

Unfortunately, the pictures in the above thread don't load in the thread. But you can right click and open them in a new tab and see them.

Here is the same car on FB - Scrapyard Scamp

And an article about it:

Feathers Ruffled: The 2JZ Mopar - Speedhunters

I wouldn't be surprised if the OP already found all those though.

Only seen the dart build and that's after I thought of it so it gave me inspiration as I knew it would fit nicely in the engine bay. Will for sure check out the other builds. Thanks for the heads up appreciate it

 

[72dartjz]

Welcome!!!!
Hot roding is alive and well!
I say, that the wheel of death to the Hurricane motor and make it FIT!!!

Yes sir. Where there is a will there is a way. Appreciate the welcome

 

[BrianT]

Welcome to FABO! As a life long A-body fan and an employee at a Lexus/Toyota dealership for the last twenty years, I am looking forward to your build! Post a link here when you start it?