i was looking for a good hi torqe and good fuel econemy engine to put in my scout 80 and was woundering if anyone had any ideas i would prefure to not need to do any cuting into the wheelwells it can be up to 32 inches long and 29 inches wide


i was loooking at a 300 inline 6 from ford
http://inlinefever.homestead.com/files/2V9.jpg

How about one of those turbo 4 cylinders they put in the Thunderbirds?

That ford 6 would be a tough one. pretty long, but a good motor. I would be supprised if you actually do a swap, but if so, you should look at a little diesel.

Get a slant 6 dodge and add a turbo. Even better would to get the Aussie version and build that if you can find one.

4bt

4bta

Fixed it for ya :flipoff2:

actually Ive come across alot of scout 80's with the ford straight six and it appears to still use the scout tranny.

Fixed it for ya :flipoff2:

:emb3:

Here is one for sale
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CUMMINS-4B-B-4B-4bt-4-3-9-3-9L-DIESEL-engine-turbo-400_W0QQitemZ120218318751QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item1 20218318751

I would ditch the th400 and go with a NV4500 if I were you.

Here's a recommendation:

http://www.cwpi.biz/images/tape_measure.jpg


PS- What are "finderwells"?

actually Ive come across alot of scout 80's with the ford straight six and it appears to still use the scout tranny.

o ya think so?

I would LOVE to see a ford 300 in a scout 80. Especially if it were married to the original T-90. Then I would love it even more to see you post back here wanting to know why your T-90 doesnt have 1st or 2nd gear anymore.:flipoff2:

500 caddy :smokin:

500 caddy :smokin:

Got one in the garage still:flipoff2: With a TH400 & np205
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/stuff/CID__Picture011.jpg

I'm picking up a 472 in a few days then a Maulis adapter.:smokin:

Why not try 4bt or 4bd1/2t isuzu?

I just picked a 61 with a 4.3l vortec in it. More power, better econonmy and shorter than a 350.

I just picked a 61 with a 4.3l vortec in it. More power, better econonmy and shorter than a 350.

More power than a 350? That's a pretty broad statement, considering Chevy built millions of 350s since at least '68. I don't have an exact date when 350s were first built, I do know that the small block was introduced in 1955, and in 68 they changed the size of the rod and main bearings, which is when my book starts.


http://www.s10planet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=876
CPI (Central Multi-Port Fuel Injection)
1992-1995
Vin: W RPO: L35
195 HP/ 260 ft/lbs
Compression Ratio: 9.05-1

According to "Chevy Small-Block Interchange Manual" Chevy has had a 350 rated at 200 hp or more every year from 1968 to 1988, with the exception of 1978 and 1981.

I just picked a 61 with a 4.3l vortec in it. More power, better econonmy and shorter than a 350.

You ever go on jeeps unlimited?

i would think a 258 amc would be an easier swap since the scout II came with them stock.
??
or how about a injected 4.0 from a cherokee those are cheap...
:stirthepot:

Any GM LSx will fit!

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4810/truckjb4.gif

I would LOVE to see a ford 300 in a scout 80. Especially if it were married to the original T-90. Then I would love it even more to see you post back here wanting to know why your T-90 doesnt have 1st or 2nd gear anymore.:flipoff2:


I had run into two different scout 80's for sale here locally, with the 300, the first owner mentioned it was the scout tranny, just took his word on it. The second ended up being two wheel drive so I never looked at it. I'm guessing the ford t-90 must be quite a bit different huh?:idea:

I had run into two different scout 80's for sale here locally, with the 300, the first owner mentioned it was the scout tranny, just took his word on it. The second ended up being two wheel drive so I never looked at it. I'm guessing the ford t-90 must be quite a bit different huh?:idea:

Besides the ultra specific bellhouse set up. The guts of the T90 are 1 step below a cub cadet lawn tractor as far as size and strength. I destroyed 1 with an 75 hp 152 on stock size tires.

*edit* I don't know if there was ever a 'ford' T90. I'm not a ford guy. I thought the guy said his 300 was married to the scout T90.

3.0L Benz turbo, NP435, Dana 18 (Thought that's not the Dana in the picture...this one is going in a Rover)

125hp, high revs so no gear change needed.

Cheap and easy to find.

http://seriestrek.com/109/together2.jpg

:flipoff2:

Seriously...

3.0L Benz turbo, NP435, Dana 18 (Thought that's not the Dana in the picture...this one is going in a Rover)

125hp, high revs so no gear change needed.

Cheap and easy to find.

http://seriestrek.com/109/together2.jpg

:flipoff2:

I see the future....
Small diesels & doublers on WVO or Biodiesel....

Very nice.

Build thread on it?


3.0L Benz turbo, NP435, Dana 18 (Thought that's not the Dana in the picture...this one is going in a Rover)

125hp, high revs so no gear change needed.

Cheap and easy to find.

http://seriestrek.com/109/together2.jpg

:flipoff2:

width isn't the problem, length is. My SBF fits fine width wise.

4bt

Very nice.

Build thread on it?

:idea: try the link in his sig
http://seriestrek.com/engine.html :flipoff2:

Very nice.

Build thread on it?

Here's a couple:

http://seriestrek.com/109.html

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8169