On Wed, 16 Jul 2003 19:52:52 -0800, Jon <jonsdak@midmaine.com> wrote:
>
> I'd have to say that I don't think moving the engine forward is a good
> idea
> either. It's a RWD, very-light-in-the-rear truck to begin with (I often
> have trouble launching without breaking the tires loose on anything less
> than dry pavement, with my bone-stock six-banger), moving the engine
> forward
> will exacerbate that, and especially with a stick, you're either going to
> experience traction issues, or clutch ones if you play the clutch to
> minimize the traction issues. With an automatic, you're going to have
> TC/VB
> issues, instead of clutch ones (obviously).
> Turbos are serious power, even on a little 4-cylinder.
> This doesn't mean that I think it's a totally bad idea (*insert Tim Allen
> grunt* More Power!), but it needs work. I simply don't think moving the
> engine forward is a great way to stuff a turbo in there, as it will
> further
> upset an already-frail traction ability (these Dodges already have too
> much
> power to keep them hooked up!) :-).
Just do what they do on Monster Garage. Punch holes in the hood to make
more room. Twin turbos sittin' in the open air. Why not? :D
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