[hat_man]

So maybe I'm not as crazy as I thought. I like the fact that there are older cars out there that have this set up. I would guess that with some custom work, a stock mid mount engine could then be moved up front and work with it's mated rear mount transmission. Hmmmm......

A V4 would be a very interesting swap for my Triumph TR7. But $$$$. I'll probably end up going the standard LS swap route for simplicity, but a lightweight, low profile, 4 or 6 cylinder engine with 250ish hp isn't easy to find. Even a 5.3l truck engine, geared correctly, with its low end torque should push a 2500 lb car down the highway to the tune of 30 mpg or so.