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Nov 23, 2014 22:01:31 GMT
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been looking for a project and a chrysler avenger has come up with a 1600 in it, that is truely solid
how much power will the rear axle take? if not alot what else fits?
would a duratec with megajolt and drysump be a good engine to use? then mated to a type9 box?
what brake upgrades are available?
all answers can involve, aluminium welding, stainless or mild steel welding. i can do it all to a competant standard.
many thanks dan
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Nov 24, 2014 11:10:11 GMT
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Avenger axles are damn-near bomb-proof. I've heard of Ford V6s running through them, plus the Sunbeam Lotus used them (not sure if the works ones did). I reckon it should be up to the job for what you're planning, although the axle tubes have been known to separate from the centre section under extreme conditions. Welding in some webs to tie them together may be a good precaution to take.
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1953 Minor (Long term project)
PT Cruiser
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Nov 27, 2014 21:50:58 GMT
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well i get it tomorow, will hopefully get a good look round it and order some bits, how do i go about bilstein dampers?
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Davenger
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It's only metal
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hillman/chrysler avenger optionsDavenger
@dminifreak
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Nov 27, 2014 22:19:35 GMT
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Might be a good idea to join ASOC, they've got loads of parts for sale, and some very clever members
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MiataMark
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Nov 28, 2014 18:25:37 GMT
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Avenger axles are damn-near bomb-proof. I've heard of Ford V6s running through them, plus the Sunbeam Lotus used them (not sure if the works ones did). I reckon it should be up to the job for what you're planning, although the axle tubes have been known to separate from the centre section under extreme conditions. Welding in some webs to tie them together may be a good precaution to take. The works Sunbeam-Lotus' had a homologated Salisbury 4HA axle. |
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1990 Mazda MX-52012 BMW 118i (170bhp) - white appliance 2011 Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 2003 Land Rover Discovery II TD52007 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon JTDm
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Nov 28, 2014 21:17:34 GMT
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I've been putting 200+ bhp through my hunter rear axle. Its got an MX5 engine in it along with a custom pro. I have 2 axles, one that wined since i got it so i welded the diff and currently have in the car. The other is a 4.1 ratio and an open diff. I used this for drag racing, after 18 runs it was fine! More info here : retrorides.proboards.com/thread/166310/1972-hillman-hunter-bangJames |
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Too many projects, not enough time.
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Nov 28, 2014 22:08:02 GMT
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got it this morning, got it unloaded and had a quick look under it, looks like its been waxoyled or some other coating at some point in its recent life, its remarkably solid aswell  already got a polybush kit ordered and a cage, got abit to be on with, ps still got the original velour seats, how 1970's |
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Nov 29, 2014 11:47:39 GMT
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My dad put a highly modified 3.0 Essex with triple carbs in his avenger on a standard axle, never had any problems at all
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