Block w/mounts for RWD

[Manphibian]

So I'm starting to collect parts for a Turbo 2.2/2.5 Dodge colt or Plymouth Arrow. So far all I have is a Turbo Supra 5spd (in need of a rebuild) w/mount. Next week I'm off to the yard for an engine. I'll be looking for a common block, and my question is: Do they all have provisions for longitudinal mounting? Also, if I can find a Dakota with a 2.5, will it be a common block? I figure if I can find a 2.5 Dakota, I could grab the engine and bellhousing, but if not I'll have to hunt for them seperately.

[OmniSRT4]

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Originally Posted by Manphibian So I'm starting to collect parts for a Turbo 2.2/2.5 Dodge colt or Plymouth Arrow. So far all I have is a Turbo Supra 5spd (in need of a rebuild) w/mount. Next week I'm off to the yard for an engine. I'll be looking for a common block, and my question is: Do they all have provisions for longitudinal mounting? Also, if I can find a Dakota with a 2.5, will it be a common block? I figure if I can find a 2.5 Dakota, I could grab the engine and bellhousing, but if not I'll have to hunt for them seperately.

The Masi 16V and the Dakota RWD 2.5 are the only ones with the provisions for RWD. The holes were put there in the masi block for different reasons. The Dakota of course, would be much easier to find, and you will need that bellhousing anyhow. They are both Commonblocks.

[The S is Silent]

Could you find a Dakota RWD 2.5 and measure where the mounting holes are, and add them to a turbo common block instead. It sounds like you are going to have to drill and tap for something, be it the mounts or the oil/coolant lines.

Which would be easier?

[Turbodave]

All common blocks should have the bosses for rwd mounting, you would just need to drill and tap them if ti came out of fwd car.

[Manphibian]

OK, thanks for the info guys. Sounds like the best thing to do would be find a turbo common block and drill and tap for the mounts, rather than finding a Dakota block and drilling and tapping oil & coolant lines. I have a source for a bellhousing so I won't have to mess with pulling one at the yard.

[Turbodave]

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Originally Posted by Manphibian OK, thanks for the info guys. Sounds like the best thing to do would be find a turbo common block and drill and tap for the mounts, rather than finding a Dakota block and drilling and tapping oil & coolant lines. I have a source for a bellhousing so I won't have to mess with pulling one at the yard.

Many times the non-turbo common blocks are already drilled and tapped for the coolant line, they just have a plug in the hole. The oil return can be run to the pan if tapping into the block is an issue. This may be an advantage on a rwd car because it allows you more freedom to place the turbo where it fits best. Just keep the oil return near the top of the pan above the oil level.

Not sure if you've already thought of this, but does a 4cyl dakota have a pilot bushing in the crank? I know the fwd's don't. You may be able to press one into a fwd crank, not sure. Also not sure if the Supra trans will have the same shaft input diameter anyhow so you may have some fabrication to do in that area.