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Post subject: My Countach build
 Posted: Oct 04, 2010 - 08:59 PM
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I purchased a Countach body in southwest Chicago in mid July. New to this replica world and trying to stay on a shoestring budget, here is my path forward as I have in mind right now. Subject to change without notice obviously.
I looked for all possible options I could find for a cost effective transaxle, adaptor, etc. I don't really care for the Fiero based options mainly because a Lambo should have a longitudinal engine configuration and not transverse. I finally settled on a Chrysler platform with a 3.5 V6. It is an automatic, but I can live with that. This gives me a VERY cost effective drivetrain, good power (215 HP in stock form) and the correct front to back configuration. Great fuel mileage which means I get to drive it much more often when completed, and all OEM parts. No special or expensive adaptors. Also get to retain all of the factory add on's like HVAC systems cruise, etc. in a nice neat very factory looking package when the engine cover is raised. I found a 1994 Chrysler LHS to use for the donor. gave $250 for the entire car and drove it onto the trailer. Even the AC still works great!
Included in my photo link so far are the classified pictures I saw of the body before I bought it and went after it. Then the 94 Chrysler LHS donor car the drivetrain and may other parts will come from, and finally the first test fit of the entire LHS front clip in the rear of the Lambo. Looks very Lambo like I think, even for a V6.
http://s627.photobucket.com/albums/tt356/HotRodYJ/Lambo/ |
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Post subject: RE: My Countach build
Posted: Oct 05, 2010 - 02:51 AM
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looks like the engine fits well in. how many miles on that engine.while is out change timing belt,waterpump and tentioner. they go every often off.
you need to remove the pulley to take off the cover. and last I would rebuild or update service your Auto tranny. Most Chrys needs a new one after few K miles. trick is ( some Taxi guys told me) add transmision cooler.
how I know I used to have 94 Intrepid ES -3.5. 3 transmisions. 4 timing belts. but I've got 300K clicks before junked it.
good luck with the build. should be nice ride when finished |
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Post subject: Re: RE: My Countach build
Posted: Oct 05, 2010 - 11:42 AM
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Location: Northeast TN
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guywithlambo wrote:
looks like the engine fits well in. how many miles on that engine.while is out change timing belt,waterpump and tentioner. they go every often off.
you need to remove the pulley to take off the cover. and last I would rebuild or update service your Auto tranny. Most Chrys needs a new one after few K miles. trick is ( some Taxi guys told me) add transmision cooler.
how I know I used to have 94 Intrepid ES -3.5. 3 transmisions. 4 timing belts. but I've got 300K clicks before junked it.
good luck with the build. should be nice ride when finished
Thanks for the advice. It has 150k on it, new timing belt, water pump, etc about 20k ago. Synthetic oil in it all it's life and I know the guy who has owned it since new. Trans doesn't like to go in reverse sometimes so a trans rebuild is in order before it hits the road, but works fine for the build. |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: My Countach build
Posted: Oct 06, 2010 - 10:55 PM
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Just make sure you aren't using the Transmission cause its a chrsyler and having owned a few of them and currently have a 94 Intrepid I can tell you that they are very weak.
The 3.5 motor isn't a bad one at all. its the same engine they use in the Prowler. A Lady has one locally and its got a full exhaust and sounds very close to a V8. |
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