kkritsilas
Well-Known Member
Hi,
Still don't have the Mirada on the road yet (no replacement windshield). However, I have been offered (free) a Dodge Magnum V8 (5.9L) from a 1998-1999 Dodge 2500. The engine appears to have spun a bearing, so it will need some work, but I don't know how usable it would be in the Mirada. I am thinking that I could take the fuel injection out and go with a standard 4 barrel carb set up, but I don't know enough about the ignition setup, or how it can be made to hook up to the existing A904 (really, a A998) transmission. I know it is externally balanced like the LA family 360, but is differently balanced (?) from what I have read, but don't know how. My questions are:
1. If I do take the engine, can I have the machine shop that does the engine work balance it internally so that it would be usable with the A904? What is the regular transmission that is used behind the Magnum 5.9L, and would it fit into the Mirada? Would the A904 physically mate up with the Magnum? Is there a flex plate/bellhousing that can be used to get the A904 mated to the Magnum V8?
2. What kind of power can be expected from this engine, if I use a 4 barrel carburetor instead of the fuel injection? I know it will be down some from the 230-245 HP factory rating, but does anybody have any idea of how much? I still think it will be far better than the original 318 2barrel by a significant amount.
This is for long term planning purposes, and was prompted by the offer. I still haven't really decided if I want the engine yet, but it will be around for a while, so I do have some time to consider things before I decide.
Kostas
Still don't have the Mirada on the road yet (no replacement windshield). However, I have been offered (free) a Dodge Magnum V8 (5.9L) from a 1998-1999 Dodge 2500. The engine appears to have spun a bearing, so it will need some work, but I don't know how usable it would be in the Mirada. I am thinking that I could take the fuel injection out and go with a standard 4 barrel carb set up, but I don't know enough about the ignition setup, or how it can be made to hook up to the existing A904 (really, a A998) transmission. I know it is externally balanced like the LA family 360, but is differently balanced (?) from what I have read, but don't know how. My questions are:
1. If I do take the engine, can I have the machine shop that does the engine work balance it internally so that it would be usable with the A904? What is the regular transmission that is used behind the Magnum 5.9L, and would it fit into the Mirada? Would the A904 physically mate up with the Magnum? Is there a flex plate/bellhousing that can be used to get the A904 mated to the Magnum V8?
2. What kind of power can be expected from this engine, if I use a 4 barrel carburetor instead of the fuel injection? I know it will be down some from the 230-245 HP factory rating, but does anybody have any idea of how much? I still think it will be far better than the original 318 2barrel by a significant amount.
This is for long term planning purposes, and was prompted by the offer. I still haven't really decided if I want the engine yet, but it will be around for a while, so I do have some time to consider things before I decide.
Kostas