RWD V8 Intrepid?
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I just might get a real cheap 98 intrepid and replaceing the stock engine looks like a pointless endevour so I got to wondering if a SB will fit in there with either a 904 or A-500. I was building a 414 stroker 340 but sold the cuda and can not decide what to do with the motor  Has any one done it? What rear end would fit the easiest? What ex manifolds or headers? What oil pan? Are there any conversion mounts available or get someone to fab some for me? Should I be asking this in the race section?
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Re: RWD V8 Intrepid?
[Re: HotRodDave]
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02/13/11 01:00 PM
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There is a chevy powered one that shoes up at car craft here in minnesota
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Re: RWD V8 Intrepid?
[Re: viperakron]
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02/13/11 03:07 PM
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Those are both REALLY helpfull tips for a first time fab guy  Do you know if the chevy guy had to cut up the trans tunnel? How did he fit the rear end?
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Re: RWD V8 Intrepid?
[Re: HotRodDave]
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02/13/11 04:11 PM
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How about a small block (or modern hemi) with a Covette transaxle in the rear. Then you don't need as much tunnel clearence. Add some lambo doors and you come close to the 1986 Portofino Chysler/Lamborghini concept car.
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Re: RWD V8 Intrepid?
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02/13/11 05:48 PM
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This conversion has my interest..
At our shop,a customer abandoned a 2000 300M after towing it in and we tore it down.
The water pump failed in the 3.5,took the timing belt with it and grenaded the motor.
Perfect candidate.
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Re: RWD V8 Intrepid?
[Re: HotRodDave]
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02/14/11 09:38 AM
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I just might get a real cheap 98 intrepid and replaceing the stock engine looks like a pointless endevour so I got to wondering if a SB will fit in there with either a 904 or A-500. I was building a 414 stroker 340 but sold the cuda and can not decide what to do with the motor Has any one done it? What rear end would fit the easiest? What ex manifolds or headers? What oil pan? Are there any conversion mounts available or get someone to fab some for me? Should I be asking this in the race section?
nothing to offer beyond, I LOVE the styling of the 1st gen LHS, and have long considered a very similar project. I would think an A500/518 would fit just fine. for a rear, I was thinking a 90's thunderbird IRS, or maybe even a ford explorer IRS...
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Re: RWD V8 Intrepid?
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02/14/11 01:16 PM
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From what I recall, these were built to be a universal platform, including a RWD option. How much fab you might need to make this work though I can't say.
what he said. Cut Weld Bolt up and drive.....
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Re: RWD V8 Intrepid?
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02/14/11 03:42 PM
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The example above has the engine mounted forward of the steering rack. It is visible in the engine picture. It looks like he removed the upper radiator support and pushed the radiator forward. I would definitely want that upper tie bar to be installed to keep the front structure rigid.
The cars have an independant rear suspension with enough room for a T-bird style 8.8" IRS. I bet the width is pretty close too.
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Re: RWD V8 Intrepid?
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02/14/11 03:51 PM
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Yep,the rack is barely visible in that pic.  For a T-bird to have an 8.8" it has to be a 4.6 V8 car, the V6 cars got the 7.5" IRS. Lincoln Mark 8 got 8.8" also. I saw some good 8.8 IRS info recently on a Merkur forum.
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