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grafmiata SuperDork
10/10/13 7:01 p.m.

So in a haze of self-loathing and poor judgement, I bought an Italian car from the $201x Classifieds. More specifically, a yellow Fiat x1/9. Hey, it's a $600 Italian car, what could possibly go wrong???

Pushed the car into the shop last Sunday, and gave it a quick once-over. Yep, it's Italian... And yellow.

First order of business, after getting all the misc. spare parts inventoried, will be rust-repair. The seller mentioned rust, and yep, it's there... But it pretty much all appears to be surface-rust, with no rot-through. I'd like to keep it that way.

I'm still debating which way to go, power-wise. I have a pickled 12a with a Racing-Beat Holley intake, but rotary swaps in this car have issues. I'm also considering a liter sport bike engine. 14k redline would be cool in a little car like this.

I also have a $200 1st-year in U.S. Lancia Zagato, with a decent carbed 2.0 twin-cam.

My other option is something that no one would ever expect to be swapped into a car, and would rupture spleens and eardrums when it's uncorked...

Unfortunately, my phone and Photo bucket are not cooperating right now as far as posting pix... Will have some up this weekend.

Junkyard_Dog Dork
10/10/13 7:08 p.m.

grafmiata wrote: My other option is something that no one would ever expect to be swapped into a car, and would rupture speens when it's uncorked...

Thats a pretty bold statement for this place.

Chrysler A57 MultiBank?

grafmiata SuperDork
10/10/13 7:21 p.m.

Junkyard_Dog wrote:
grafmiata wrote: My other option is something that no one would ever expect to be swapped into a car, and would rupture speens when it's uncorked...
Thats a pretty bold statement for this place. Chrysler A57 MultiBank?

Nope... This is something that will fit in the same basic space as a sport-bike engine, but has a deep, guttural howl when you get on it.

turboswede GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
10/10/13 7:22 p.m.

Chrysler 2.4 DOHC Turbo drivetrain, uses the stock axles with Chrysler inboard CV's. Boom, 400hp with moar boosts added.

Or if you're into old Skool: use a Maserati TC DIHC motor (Cosworth head) or the R/T DOHC (Lotus head).

grafmiata SuperDork
10/10/13 7:32 p.m.

turboswede wrote: Chrysler 2.4 DOHC Turbo drivetrain, uses the stock axles with Chrysler inboard CV's. Boom, 400hp with moar boosts added. Or if you're into old Skool: use a Maserati TC DIHC motor (Cosworth head) or the R/T DOHC (Lotus head).

I'm contemplating the Chrysler angle, but right now I'm just looking at the budget-friendly options already at my disposal.

aussiesmg MegaDork
10/10/13 7:54 p.m.

3.5 Rover, oooo ah ha 455 Toronado mid mounted.... No a Rolls Royce Turbine.

nocones GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
10/10/13 7:55 p.m.

Please use a 250hp V6 2 stroke outboard power head with all 6 exhaust going through the deck lid in some sick display of expansion chamber based porn. Baby Jesus would return as Chuck Norris saddle up Nessie and ride her to the challenge to approve.

grafmiata SuperDork
10/10/13 8:19 p.m.

aussiesmg wrote: 3.5 Rover, oooo ah ha 455 Toronado mid mounted.... No a Rolls Royce Turbine.

I have an engine-bay roughly the same size as a Hello Kitty lunch-box...

grafmiata SuperDork
10/10/13 8:21 p.m.

nocones wrote: Please use a 250hp V6 2 stroke outboard power head with all 6 exhaust going through the deck lid in some sick display of expansion chamber based porn. Baby Jesus would return as Chuck Norris saddle up Nessie and ride her to the challenge to approve.

No boat engines, but Zoomies exiting skyward behind the rear window are a given, regardless of what engine I go with!!!

Swank Force One MegaDork
10/10/13 8:22 p.m.

Did somebody say louder than hell but not a rotary? The answer is Mazda KL.

Junkyard_Dog Dork
10/10/13 8:25 p.m.

Harley.

ValuePack SuperDork
10/10/13 8:28 p.m.

Detroit Diesel triple?

mndsm UltimaDork
10/10/13 8:54 p.m.

I'm gonna guess indy piped Yamaha v6. Because nothing better in an italian car than a boat motor for an american sedan made by a Japanese piano builder.

grafmiata SuperDork
10/10/13 8:59 p.m.

In reply to SF1, JY and VP... Nah, you are all incorrect.

This could be fun... If anyone can figure this out, I will buy them their choice of either a GRM Hoodie, or unlined Mechanic's jacket.

To narrow it down...

NOT an automotive engine

NOT a boat engine

NOT a Harley engine

Will fit the same basic space as a sport-bike engine, but will sound vaguely like a Big-block Chevy when the throttle is floored.

And, go...