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Could a 5.7/6.1 fit in a PTCruiser with mods? #1259611 06/30/12 11:20 AM 06/30/12 11:20 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 3,437 The Naughty Spot BirdinPieces OP master
BirdinPieces OP master Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 3,437 The Naughty Spot	Hey guys...had a couple of design projects in my head for something to do that would be different. Anyhow, the "sleeper" concept got me thinking about modding a PT Cruiser into a PT Bruiser. Assuming major drive train mods to address weight, handling, etc. could it work or is the front just too small? The Bird Some are wise, and some are otherwise... Say what you want, but in the end, it is what it is...

Re: Could a 5.7/6.1 fit in a PTCruiser with mods? [Re: BirdinPieces] #1259612 06/30/12 11:27 AM 06/30/12 11:27 AM
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amxautox Still Retired. Still Posting on Moparts. A Lot. Joined: May 2003 Posts: 96,662 On The Boat, On The Lake, Wa. ...	anything will 'fit' if you want too bad enough. stick it in the back with rear wheel drive. Mid engine baby. Tom "Everyone should believe in something; I believe I'll go fishing." -Henry David Thoreau Men and fish are alike. They both get into trouble when they open their mouths author unknown

Re: Could a 5.7/6.1 fit in a PTCruiser with mods? [Re: BirdinPieces] #1259613 06/30/12 11:37 AM 06/30/12 11:37 AM
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feets Senior Management Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,067 Irving, TX	We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind. - Stu Harmon

Re: Could a 5.7/6.1 fit in a PTCruiser with mods? [Re: BirdinPieces] #1259614 06/30/12 01:12 PM 06/30/12 01:12 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,441 It's a dry heat gtx6970 Too Many Posts
gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,441 It's a dry heat	There is/was a 5.7 hemi powered PT cruiser in the Nashville Tn area. It was white if I remember correctly. Saw it a few years back, very cool car and was well done. It looked like it came from Mopar that way. No idea on who owned it or the work involved but maybe someone from the area has more info on or knows the car.

Re: Could a 5.7/6.1 fit in a PTCruiser with mods? [Re: gtx6970] #1259615 06/30/12 11:09 PM 06/30/12 11:09 PM
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68KillerBee master Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,445 Missouri	I think a year or two ago I saw one with a 440 in it! But don't know about those motors.

Re: Could a 5.7/6.1 fit in a PTCruiser with mods? [Re: BirdinPieces] #1259616 07/01/12 02:23 AM 07/01/12 02:23 AM
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Dakota_Don master D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,816 Alton, IL	a few yrs ago in a car mag there was a PT with a 426 hemi in it..

Re: Could a 5.7/6.1 fit in a PTCruiser with mods? [Re: Dakota_Don] #1259617 07/01/12 03:26 AM 07/01/12 03:26 AM
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slantzilla Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,180 Park Forest, IL	There used to be a stock bodied one around here (no cage or anything) that had a 360 stuffed into it. It was nicely done, but for some reason sat almost 4wd high. Is a 5.7 externally smaller than an LA motor? "Everybody funny, now you funny too."

Re: Could a 5.7/6.1 fit in a PTCruiser with mods? [Re: BirdinPieces] #1259618 07/01/12 05:14 AM 07/01/12 05:14 AM
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79powerwagon Too Many Posts 7 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,728 places	Almost the moment the PT was released to the buying public, there was a LOT of talk about kits for a V8, RWD mods. Did ANY of those companies ever do it?

Re: Could a 5.7/6.1 fit in a PTCruiser with mods? [Re: 79powerwagon] #1259619 07/01/12 10:00 AM 07/01/12 10:00 AM
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Burkenator enthusiast B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 305 East Tennessee	Somebody from the Cleveland, TN area had one at the Smoky Mountain Mopar Show a couple of years ago. I would have never known it if it didn't have a 5.7 Hemi sticker on the side. Very well done.

Re: Could a 5.7/6.1 fit in a PTCruiser with mods? [Re: Burkenator] #1259620 07/01/12 10:04 AM 07/01/12 10:04 AM
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Darius master Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,712 Sacramento, Ca	There was a PT Cruiser at the Sacramento show last weekend that had a 426 HEMI in it!!!!! It had definitely been modified to fit. It might be posted on the web site by now as it took 1st place in the category www.capitalcitymopars.com It also had to be registered in MONTANA, never would have made smog in Ca! Driving modern convenience in classic beauty

Re: Could a 5.7/6.1 fit in a PTCruiser with mods? [Re: 68KillerBee] #1259621 07/01/12 12:17 PM 07/01/12 12:17 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal MuuMuu101 I got lucky at Woodward!
MuuMuu101 I got lucky at Woodward! Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal	Here'es the 440 one: http://rides.moparmusclemagazine.com/ride/1203143/ripley21/2001/chrysler/pt-cruiser/index.html Youtube is your friend... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JsXwlclGwk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1Dxw1-_1S0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUHbZHtDn-Y

Re: Could a 5.7/6.1 fit in a PTCruiser with mods? [Re: Darius] #1259622 07/01/12 02:16 PM 07/01/12 02:16 PM
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68X426 enthusiast Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 249 Sonora, CA	Quote: There was a PT Cruiser at the Sacramento show last weekend that had a 426 HEMI in it!! There was 426 Hemi PT at the LA Spring Fling. Man they are everywhere! I wouldn't want one, just too damn common. Found on the interweb: The 12 Scariest Words in the English Language: We are here from the Government and we want to help you. 1968 Plymouth Road Runner, Hemi and much more 1968 Dodge Charger, 318 and not much else 1958 Dodge Pick Up, 383 and loud 1966 Dodge Van, Slant 6 and cool

Re: Could a 5.7/6.1 fit in a PTCruiser with mods? [Re: MuuMuu101] #1259623 07/01/12 06:40 PM 07/01/12 06:40 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,441 It's a dry heat gtx6970 Too Many Posts
gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,441 It's a dry heat	Quote: Youtube is your friend... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JsXwlclGwk Thats the one I saw, that car was just to cool

Re: Could a 5.7/6.1 fit in a PTCruiser with mods? [Re: slantzilla] #1259624 07/01/12 06:42 PM 07/01/12 06:42 PM
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Daty Rogers World's Greatest Husband. I love you Robyn D Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,442 Texas	They are smaller and about 100 lbs lighter -Daty

Re: Could a 5.7/6.1 fit in a PTCruiser with mods? [Re: Burkenator] #1259625 07/01/12 09:19 PM 07/01/12 09:19 PM
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JDMopar master J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,489 Candler,NC / Myrtle Beach, SC	Quote: Somebody from the Cleveland, TN area had one at the Smoky Mountain Mopar Show a couple of years ago. I would have never known it if it didn't have a 5.7 Hemi sticker on the side. Very well done. That car is hard to forget. It's very nice. It belongs to a couple who are late 50's or early 60's. Nice people, and the lady captured my wife and about talked her ears off!

Re: Could a 5.7/6.1 fit in a PTCruiser with mods? [Re: JDMopar] #1259626 07/02/12 02:09 PM 07/02/12 02:09 PM
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patrick I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,123 Grand Haven, MI	surprised, as it seems like there's barely room for the 4cyl in there... 1976 Spinnaker White Plymouth Duster, /6 A833OD 1986 Silver/Twilight Blue Chrysler 5th Ave HotRod SOLD!* 2011 Toxic Orange Dodge Charger R/T 2017 Grand Cherokee Overland 2014 Jeep Cherokee Latitude (holy crap, my daughter is driving)

Re: Could a 5.7/6.1 fit in a PTCruiser with mods? [Re: patrick] #1259627 07/03/12 02:09 AM 07/03/12 02:09 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 10,938 Spokane Valley, WA Big Bad Bee I Live Here
Big Bad Bee I Live Here Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 10,938 Spokane Valley, WA	I always thought the PT was a good concept but looks like it got squished between a couple of semi's on the highway. They need fenders twice as wide and running boards. To do a hemi and stretch the fenders about 4 inches and add wider tires, that would be quite something. I’m listening.

Re: Could a 5.7/6.1 fit in a PTCruiser with mods? [Re: Big Bad Bee] #1259628 07/03/12 12:16 PM 07/03/12 12:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,376 D dogdays I Live Here
dogdays I Live Here D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,376	The PT Cruiser is a rather good scaled down version of a 1937 Ford slantback. You could look it up. I've seen a 454 in a VW bug running 10s, the 5.7 in PT would be easier. R.

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