who wants to build a race truck?

[geezer101]

#1. simplest option - Conquest/Starion 2.6 + hardware. Already configured for RWD and will bolt in.

#2. DSM 6 bolt turbo complete with harness and hardware. Needs to be modified for RWD but a ton of resource info and parts available.
*remember these twin cam engines are also found in Hyundais and Kias minus turbo stuff but it opens up options.

I might have this wrong but there aren't any 4G64 twin cam heads, only 16 valve optioned heads VS 8 valve.

#3. 4G63 single cam turbo. Will be hard to find but a no brainer to build.

Your weak point will be the transmission, But if you keep the power figures at a more conservative level (under 300 hp) it will last depending on how you drive it. Make a stonking thick steel plate for a transmission sump to reduce case flex.

[Chyrio]

#1. simplest option - Conquest/Starion 2.6 + hardware. Already configured for RWD and will bolt in.

#2. DSM 6 bolt turbo complete with harness and hardware. Needs to be modified for RWD but a ton of resource info and parts available.
*remember these twin cam engines are also found in Hyundais and Kias minus turbo stuff but it opens up options.

I might have this wrong but there aren't any 4G64 twin cam heads, only 16 valve optioned heads VS 8 valve.

#3. 4G63 single cam turbo. Will be hard to find but a no brainer to build.

Your weak point will be the transmission, But if you keep the power figures at a more conservative level (under 300 hp) it will last depending on how you drive it. Make a stonking thick steel plate for a transmission sump to reduce case flex.

Hmm so the challenge is really just finding a 2.6 at that point which would not be easy up here unfortunately, since i have been up here i have seen one starion on CL but it was in immaculate shape. I couldn't live with myself knowing i ruined a perfect starion for my truck ha ha.

Here is what I have leads on at the moment up here.

1st gen Eagle Talon but its FWD, guy says he has everything I need to turbo it but he just never got around to it, 500 bucks. weren't all 1G talons DOHC? here is the ad for reference http://anchorage.craigslist.org/cto/5769417393.html

I also have leads on two 88 Mighty Max's both with the 2.4 4g64 carbed engines and 2wd tranny for one. were the KM132 trannys in the 2nd gen Mighty Max stronger than the first gen?

[Chyrio]

Your weak point will be the transmission, But if you keep the power figures at a more conservative level (under 300 hp) it will last depending on how you drive it. Make a stonking thick steel plate for a transmission sump to reduce case flex.

Is there more info on this? I thought transmission sumps where only on autos?

[geezer101]

Is there more info on this? I thought transmission sumps where only on autos?

Sorry, it's probably better described as a cover plate. A chunk of 1/4" sleet plate should be up to the task of reducing case flex.