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1. Volvo Iron Knight

Thursday, 25 August 2016 Content / engineswapdepot.com / Volvo Iron Knight

... in 12 different power levels ranging from 375-500 hp and 1450-1850 lb-ft of torque. Behind Iron Knight’s engine sits Volvo’s I-Shift dual-clutch 12-speed automatic transmission which is found in the FH models. The 9,920 lb truck ...

2. American Iron with Swedish Power

Thursday, 11 August 2016 Content / engineswapdepot.com / American Iron with Swedish Power

... V8. You can find the engine in many Volvo models and generations. You can even find them powering boats. Robin soon removed the 2.3 L B230FT “Redblock” inline-four out of his Volvo 740 wagon and installed it into the Nova using ...

3. Flyin’ Miata’s ND Miata with a LS3

Monday, 01 August 2016 Content / engineswapdepot.com / Flyin’ Miata’s ND Miata with a LS3

... Because of the extra engine bay room in the ND platform the swap actually went easier in terms of fitment than the previous models. The prototype’s powertrain consists of a 525 horsepower 6.2 L LS3 V8, Tremec T-56 Magnum six-speed transmission, ...

4. Building a 1977 Celica with a 3S-GE Black Top – Part 2 of Swap

Monday, 01 August 2016 Content / engineswapdepot.com / Building a 1977 Celica with a 3S-GE Black Top – Part 2 of Swap

5. Acura Integra Type R with a Supercharged K20/K24

Tuesday, 05 July 2016 Content / engineswapdepot.com / Acura Integra Type R with a Supercharged K20/K24

... from a Jackson Racing supercharger, the engine produces 500 hp and 300+ lb-ft of torque to the front wheels. The transmission is a 2008 Civic Si unit with a series of gears from different Honda models connected to a Clutchmaster clutch and OS ...

6. Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo Ute – Part 1

Friday, 22 April 2016 Content / build-threads.com / Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo Ute – Part 1

... on the huge amount of makes and models available on Australian roads. Aussie built cars dominated the 70′s and 80′s while the popularity of Japanese and European cars grew strongly as cars became more affordable and shipping made ...

7. Smart Fortwo with a Jet Engine

Wednesday, 23 March 2016 Content / engineswapdepot.com / Smart Fortwo with a Jet Engine

... turboshaft engine sourced from a Bell UH-1 helicopter. The Lycoming T53 came in several models ranging from 860-1,800 horsepower and Mike says this particular engine produces 1,500 horsepower. The engine sits inside the cabin right next to the ...

8. Wrapping a Firebird Around a Prius

Sunday, 06 March 2016 Content / engineswapdepot.com / Wrapping a Firebird Around a Prius

... interest in the Firebird. After researching several different hybrid models he settled on a Toyota Prius V because their tire diameter, tread width, and wheelbase are very close. The owner is even using CAD to model exactly what parts of each ...

9. 1972 BMW 2002 with a Twin-turbo M54

Tuesday, 01 December 2015 Content / engineswapdepot.com / 1972 BMW 2002 with a Twin-turbo M54

... is a top fabricator who previously worked for a top Porsche restoration shop creating concours winning models. Tom Rakestraw is an architect and close personal friend of the Cains and helped tremendously with the interior design and labor. Power ...

10. ICON CJ3B with a VW TDI Diesel

Tuesday, 17 November 2015 Content / engineswapdepot.com / ICON CJ3B with a VW TDI Diesel

... costing about three times more than their FJ models and twice as much as their Broncos. ICON built two more after deciding to use an aluminum body and diesel power plant. ICON started with a full aluminum body made by Aqualu in British Columbia, ...