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Hey I recently acquired a '71 LC Deluxe, 1.4L. I've heard it not possible to put a 6 or 8 in it, is that true and if so, is it a big job putting on a longer front end? Furthermore what engine would you guys recommend if the engine bay is not to be lengthened.
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The 4 cyl LC/LJ Torries are about 4" (IIRC) shorter than the 6 cyl ones between the firewall and the crossmember. That makes it VERY tight to fit anything else in without cutting into the firewall.
I have heard of (but never seen) Gemini 1600 and 1800
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If you were after big power then I'd look towards a late model import 2L four - maybe even a turbo.
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The engine bay is certainly too short for most inline 6 engines but you could probably get a V6 in there. I am pretty sure a 6cyl LC/LJ diff & rear suspension will go straight under the bum of it but fitting the 6cylinder cars front suspension/brake packa |
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A bit far out there, but what about a v8? It'd be shorter then a straight 6 right? What about the problems width wise?
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V8s fit into them OK widthwise - you only have to look at the myriad of 308 LC & LJs getting around.
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It all depends on wot you want to do with it street or just show and drags!
check with your department of transport or wot ever you ca;; themm to see what you can do.
a little 2L turbo or rotory would be good, something different and they can haul ass t
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Rotary engines are short!
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As said It will depend a great deal with whats allowed by the Transport Depot.
Regarding the 8s in these cars I have seen one of these cars Fitted with a SBC. True it was a dragger. And hauled Ass! But they do Fit. There was also one Built by two Guys |
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