lsx in 1970 challenger

[65convertible]

Just picking up a 70 challenger,six cyl car, thinking project "sacrilage" and using a lsx due to ease of availability etc, I like the new hemi's but cost prohibitive in comparison, anyone seen or done this to any e-body? lots of mustangs running them,why not?

[tyoneal]

Putting a LSx in it sounds like a great Idea It's your car, if it works, and it should, they are awfully good engine with a lot of part sources.

Good luck,
TY

[DippedInSauce]

used srt-8 motors are all over and would certainly help ur car retain value in the long run. and as much as install time & parts can add up to i'd just put the srt hemi in it. positives out weigh the negatives.

[Bigblue73]

Wow - The title is spot on! I'd be torn though. I'm diehard Mopar all the way.....but why not, it's your car....Got for it. I'm not sure that the 3G HEMI can make as much power as an LSX engine - initial cost and dollar for dollar considered.

[65convertible]

Anybody done a hybrid as weird as this? adapting to k-member etc? or what are the street rod guys using in the universal mount as a base?

[jhowell34]

i know ive been thinking the same things i mean for a little over 3k u can pick up a 5.7 hemi and trans with everything that makes a little over 325hp but aftermarket parts are expensive and is it really worth it or u can go lsx and itll be half the price and parts are easy avaiable mmmm...hard descision

[MrForce]

just sayin'

[rrunner68]

Yeah, just don't EVER pop the hood, you'll be fine. A Mopar guy sees it and he may feel compelled to "liberate" your car from an abusive owner.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

f FCUHK it!.. throw an LS motor in that bish.

youll love it.. itll be relatively easy.. and hated worldwide..

what better!!!

[turbo kid]

Thats one way to make a Mopar run!

[93Polo]

just sayin'

Cost...weight..doesn't sound like a Pro-touring car.

[78 Type-LT]

Do it & paint HEMI on tha coil covers...

[Bigblue73]

Do it & paint HEMI on tha coil covers...

Now that's funny!

[rjsjea]

I say go with a 6.1 (or bigger) hemi or a Mopar small block. Just thinking about if you wanna sell it someday, plus the unknowns (oil pan clearance, motor mounts, steering clearance etc..)....

[brans72]

Don't do it in my book you will get flamed by the Mopar guys!!!!

[rrstroker71]

Don't do it in my book you will get flamed by the Mopar guys!!!!

Thats funny, I am going to put a srt Hemi in a 70 Camaro Rally sport SRT8Z28 is the tag. Turnabout is fare play!

[bijanmaleki]

Haha, Just update up if you go through with it!!!