Mitsubishi: V6 engine.

Is there much hassle transplanting a magna V6 into a 1986 magna. Just an
idea rolling around my brain.

Peter

Not everyone in this newsgroup know what a Magna is but it is ALWAYS a
hassle putting a motor into a model that never had that motor as an option.
Putting a V6 into a 2.6L TR (92/93) would be an easier excercise. Gearbox,
driveshaft lengths, exhaust routing, brake booster clearance, cross members
and a whole lot of other issues. Then there are the Australian registration
(may need an engineer's certificate) and insurance issues as well.

I would suggest you trade it in on a decent TR V6 (93/95) which can be had
for around AUD$5000 - $6000 from a dealer, hopefully with a warranty. You
may get something as a trade-in on yours. A far better proposition than the
type of transplant you propose.

Also for our North American friends, you may want to check out
www.drive.com.au to see what Magnas from 1985 to now look like. You can
also see the source of the current Pontiac GTO, known locally as a Holden
Monaro, but that is a bit off topic.

For info, the Diamante is a rebadged, left hand drive version of the
Australian Verada which is the top end version of the Magna. They also come
in a constant 4WD version with 3.5L V6 24 valve and sequential shift
gearbox. The Mitsubishi Australia web site is
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/mitssite/jsp/pages/index.jsp where you
can find some nice EvoVIII images, screensavers, etc.

Ian


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