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Old 01-07-2013, 10:00 PM   #41 (permalink)
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90 day: 18.34 mpg (US)

Beater..with a Heater - '94 Isuzu Rodeo LS
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Originally Posted by Smurf View Post
That's a nice stance for that truck.

If I remember correctly, the 2.0 DOHC that came in the Avengers, Eclipses, etc is one of very few engines that can be 90* turned. Those engines aren't too costly, and your D50 trans should bolt up. That should give you a good FE improvement.


After some searching:
"The Chrysler 904 tranny from an early 80's Ram D50 will bolt right up to a 4G63 motor. This is the same 904 tranny that many Hemi guys run in the NHRA Super Stock class."
I think you'd be looking for the 4G63 motor more than the 420A motor, but it's still a relatively simple swap. Forget carbs, step up to fuel injection!
That is a long term goal. They tend to swap pretty easily as I have read. I will work on carb tuning, for now....
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Here's to the power of flattering lighting. But seriously, it looks good.
Thanks. She ain't a beauty queen, but we are getting there.

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