As you have suggested, most conversions will make the car wider and
taller by a bunch which is a tough issue to deal with unless you want it
to look that way. I don't think the stock unibody construction is up
to that kind of H.P. with out some serious upgrade of the frame and
entire drivetrain. However, having said that, I saw a Morris bodied
hotrod at the Palo Alto British car meet this past September with a V-8
and complete custom frame and suspension. Anyone know who that belongs
to? Good Luck.
Joel Holmes
60 Morris Saloon
58 Morris Pick-Up
59 Morris Traveler
Germball Eugene wrote:
>Hey all, I am new to the list and looking forward to gleaning wisdom from
>those who have tread where I have not.
>
>I just bought a 1959 minor 2-door coupe, 948/smooth case trans. it actually
>runs and seems to be mostly there, but that will change. I want to fit a
>turbo rx-7 engine/trans to it, and am playing with a few ideas...
>
>One is to adapt the entire front clip of a 89-92 rx-7 onto the car.
>
>another is to get a pickup/suv frame under the car and then put the drive
>train it that.
>
>I really want to update the suspension, or I would just drop the motor in.
>
>
>I am concerned with the 1st option as i don't know if the unibody can handle
>it (i would fit a newer rear end in it...). I am also unsure if the add'l
>width would be too much. i am fine with a a fair amount, but not 6" on each
>side...
>
>the second option is a concern as i don't want the car to be tall. i
>actually want it lower. i see that several have done similar things... any
>thoughts as far as getting the ride height lower whilst fitting a frame?
>
>Jeremy in Los Angeles
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