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Yamaha R1

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:huh: So i have some free time, and i have all the tools i would need to fab the many parts that will be needed. The question is, what would be the easiest thing to swap a V6 into? im not going to get into a 6sp conversion simply because of the cost involved, but i want to drop it into maybe a civic coupe for ****s and giggles.

Problems I foresee:

Ground Clearance, is my first concern, but I guess a good suspension would prevent the exhaust from hitting the ground.

Motor/Tranny Mounts, I know the transmission is on the opposite side, im assuming that a custom mount and some re-wiring would do the trick.

Cooling: how much clearance for the radiator, does it have to be custom mounted, or would it fit?


The only other thing is that It would drive like A$$, given all the extra weight in the front end. I would try to move the engine as far back as possible to help with the COG

What axels would I have to use? Or would they have to be custom made?


Cost to me as of right now? Under $500 for a civic shell, and a 2 24 packs of corona extra $40.00
 
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Search Honda-Tech.com - only seen one shop swap the J32 into a Civic.
 

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a geo metro? suzuki swift? and crx? or a 98 mustang....with vtec LOL then it would part american and part japanese. :thumbsup:
 

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Personally..find a wrecked Saturn Vue AWD. Pull the entire drivetrain/wiring, slap it onto an accord. AWD Accord!
 
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