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The turbo 4 would make the Dart run but you'll struggle with off boost torque.
Go out on a limb and do a turbo V6.



thats a common statement that i have never understood. While i "get" that a 2.4L wont make as much off idle torque as a 7L it doesn't make much sense to me to be a detractor. Fun really isnt too far away at all and a S3 SRT4 on e-84 is about as much fun as you can legally have on FWD 375HP/400ftlbs.

Besides a stock SRT weighs 2900lbs and spins a 25" tire and is plenty quick DD. add RWD, stg3 sized turbo + e85 for the sweet smell of torque and its going to be fun. Real fun. keep it on PCM boost control for the drivability. AND i would think a well built early A is going to be lighter in the right places ;-)