Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
10/29/20 2:09 p.m.
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Although potentially complicated, an engine swap can be a great way to get more power into your car. But what about a project involving something bigger—much bigger—like a motorhome?

Thankfully, forum user bearmtnmartin is finding that out so we don’t have to. The project in question: Replace the original diesel V8–only “210 smoky, wheezy horsepower” and around 450 lb.-ft. of torque–with …

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mad_machine (Forum Supporter)
mad_machine (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
10/29/20 9:06 p.m.

those engines are smooth...

Vigo (Forum Supporter)
Vigo (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
10/30/20 9:08 a.m.

That is an awesome RV, but right now i could REALLY go for a tiny skid steer with pallet forks. heartheartheart

Paul_VR6 (Forum Supporter)
Paul_VR6 (Forum Supporter) Dork
10/30/20 9:26 a.m.

This stuff takes some next level lifting solutions. Last time I complain about my engines and transmissions!

MotorsportsGordon
MotorsportsGordon HalfDork
10/30/20 11:07 a.m.

Maybe I'm out to lunch but I think the only way this will work is if it's just the semi in engine in motorhome she'll cause  it would need one ridiculous lift to fit in my opinion. The semi engine has gotta be far taller then the v8.

bearmtnmartin
bearmtnmartin GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
10/31/20 10:49 a.m.

Not sure this is a headline worthy project! And one of the reasons for the swap is to reduce the coal....

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