Woody wrote:alfadriver wrote: I think the Ferrari would be better- so many choices that make decent power already turned e-w. (and next week, wheeler-dealer is doing a GT4, which appears to be a major nightmare for them)Didn't they already do one of those?
Apparently, a while ago, but it's finally showing up on Velocity Wednesday. I've not seen it, yet.
In reply to pres589:
I doubt it would fit. Too wide.
pres589 wrote: What about a Porsche 911 engine/trans flipped around? Or something similar?
I suppose a Porsche Boxster drivetrain might work.
alfadriver wrote:Woody wrote:Apparently, a while ago, but it's finally showing up on Velocity Wednesday. I've not seen it, yet.alfadriver wrote: I think the Ferrari would be better- so many choices that make decent power already turned e-w. (and next week, wheeler-dealer is doing a GT4, which appears to be a major nightmare for them)Didn't they already do one of those?
I think I watched it a year ago on youtube.
ArthurDent wrote:pres589 wrote: What about a Porsche 911 engine/trans flipped around? Or something similar?I suppose a Porsche Boxster drivetrain might work.
That would get needlessly complicated, even in the context of this ridiculous mental exercise.
alfadriver wrote: And so little space that you can't put anything as a subsitute there- too short for a V8 or I4, even more too short for a Hewland or sort, WAY WAY WAY to narrow for anything EW.
While I agree on the lack of depth - I think it is wider than you believe. The Maserati V6 is a DOHC 90* V. I bet that bay is plenty wide.
m4ff3w wrote:alfadriver wrote: And so little space that you can't put anything as a subsitute there- too short for a V8 or I4, even more too short for a Hewland or sort, WAY WAY WAY to narrow for anything EW.While I agree on the lack of depth - I think it is wider than you believe. The Maserati V6 is a DOHC 90* V. I bet that bay is plenty wide.
I don't think you can fit an engine and trans inbetween the frame rails. they are right at the brake calipers....
Of course, one can cut and weld....
Hmmm....Subaru with the rear out put disconnected? Might be the easiest...Maybe.
Here is a nice one, wonder what they want for it. Or more importantly, what they are willing to take for it.
http://www.europeanmotorsports.co/vehicle/3405584/1974-maserati-merak-lawrence-massachusetts-01843
singleslammer wrote: Here is a nice one, wonder what they want for it. Or more importantly, what they are willing to take for it. http://www.europeanmotorsports.co/vehicle/3405584/1974-maserati-merak-lawrence-massachusetts-01843
That is beautiful......
I know right. These things seem to be capable of being had in the teens for a decent runner. I am thinking sexy DD. As things break, throw them away and upgrade. Eventually you will have the body with a new car made of normal parts underneath.
Curmudgeon wrote: Hmmm... not a lot of north/south FWD V6 setups to choose from, unfortunately.
Chrysler LH platform? Dirt cheap and quite a few options. Perfect use for a crashed 300M Special (3.5L 255 hp)?
Thats nice but isn't it only Auto. That is a no go.
Audi? I seem to think I saw an Audi V6 and trans oriented that way. Could be wrong though. I know nothing for Audi. It was on a pallet in the shop where I work on my car.
fast_eddie_72 wrote: Audi? I seem to think I saw an Audi V6 and trans oriented that way. Could be wrong though. I know nothing for Audi. It was on a pallet in the shop where I work on my car.
Yup. Audi uses a longitudinally mounted 90* V6
How about the Acura Legend V6?
Mazda KL-ZE, on ITBs, with a custom exhaust? makes decent power (for a 2.5L NA V6 anyway), and in a N-S application with ITBs, makes some kind of an awesome demon song 
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Lots of options
Wow, that Miata sounds awesome!
slantvaliant wrote:
You forgot
Hello All,
I belong to a world wide group of Merak owners. Presently we number some 44 members and growing. I have owned my Merak for a little over 6 years.
I was drawn to your discussion because one of our members owns a Merak with a short block Chevrolet engine [IIRC] in Australia. If you all are interested in details, I'm sure he would not mind sharing that information with everyone.
Ciao, George
In reply to gcmerak:
Of course we are interested! I think your friend would fit in well here. Please invite him over.
Ok, so the thread's been bumped... but how about a DOHC V6 from Fiat's newest acquisition? Put a Pentastar V6 in there. It's used in a few north-south layouts like Jeeps.
Twin_Cam wrote:m4ff3w wrote:And inboard brakes, because, you know, things weren't crowded enough back there. "When the French and Italians get together to do cooking, the results are spectacular. Cars, though...hmmmm." -Clarkson, on the Merak And do we even have to ask? LSx?
Like there isn't enough heat back there already....
Hello All,
I will pass the info. along and see how things play out. In the mean time some general Merak videos are available on the Merak Group Channel found on Youtube. Here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/user/merakgroup1
Ciao, George
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