JD'sZ Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I have a great running 6 cyl. Dodge engine and I am wondering if anyone has ever dropped a dodge motor into a 240Z ? Not looking for a super fast street rod here, but this Grand Caravan motor pulls strong and certainly has more power than this original 73' 240Z motor. Can anyone give me some advice - thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted September 11, 2009 Administrators Share Posted September 11, 2009 Is that the Mitsubishi 3.0? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG58 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 If it's the 3.0L It's the Mitsubishi 6G72. It's mighty brethren in twin cam form comes in the 3000GT and with twin turbo is good for 300hp. Great motor. Finding a RWD trans for one could be a pain though. The 3.3L is the chrysler EGA? (sounds right) engine and is pushrod all iron and may be a bit of a lead sled. Though I've never seen those motors close up so I couldn't tell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotech84 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 they are pretty good motors...... I should know I have the Chrysler T&C with the 3.8L. Yes laugh it up I own a mini-van.... But I would think if you don't want the fastest Z on the block, sell the motor, buy a RWD motor set (even a 4 cyl) and fab that in there. Not that I am trying to discourage you. By all means DO IT!! but i am thinking money and time factor. Let us know what you decide to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD'sZ Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 The Dodge motor is a 3.3 Liter that came in a 02' Grand Caravan, it manages to power a 4,103 lb. van and pull a 2,000 lb. trailer stock, over 3,000 lb. with the tow kit - so I figure it should REALLY move a 1,900 lb. 73' 240Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD'sZ Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 they are pretty good motors...... I should know I have the Chrysler T&C with the 3.8L. Yes laugh it up I own a mini-van.... But I would think if you don't want the fastest Z on the block, sell the motor, buy a RWD motor set (even a 4 cyl) and fab that in there. Not that I am trying to discourage you. By all means DO IT!! but i am thinking money and time factor. Let us know what you decide to do! Not a bad idea there - O.K. one 2002 Dodge 3.3 Liter Complete Motor AND Tranny - will trade for a SB Chevy V8 (not blown) lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted September 11, 2009 Administrators Share Posted September 11, 2009 The Dodge motor is a 3.3 Liter that came in a 02' Grand Caravan, it manages to power a 4,103 lb. van and pull a 2,000 lb. trailer stock, over 3,000 lb. with the tow kit - so I figure it should REALLY move a 1,900 lb. 73' 240Z. '73 240z minus the engine might weigh 1900 lbs, or a very skillfull race car builder, but not a street Z. More like 2400 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Drifter Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 '73 240z minus the engine might weigh 1900 lbs, or a very skillfull race car builder, but not a street Z. More like 2400 lbs. Still a lot better than my previous car, a 3,860 lb. with driver Supra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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