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Old 04-11-2011, 09:11 AM
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i drive a 92 daytona and am lookin to do a kick in the teeth V8 RWD conversion with either a 440 or 392 Hemi, leaning towards the 392. I heard that the dana 9 3/4 rear end matches up with some bolts, thought about that, i know about exline but idk if they do 392s. opinions wanted and also advice cuz i want this thing to scream, and hopefully get past the 11s with some work
 
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Old 04-14-2011, 09:39 AM
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Here is a link to a company that makes a kit for the Daytona RWD conversion. They may be able to help you with your questions. http://www.exlinecustomauto.com
 
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I've been considering exline. Do the kits also stiffen the frame? Cuz the biggest I know in a daytona is a 340 but I want to put in either a 426, 440, or a 392. 540 if I find one in a junkyard. Do they do conversions for 392s and 540s?
 
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From what I understand the small block barely fits into the compartment, so I am doubtful that you will get a larger engine in. Also it looks as though they also have a suspension ladder to beef up the unibody frame.
 
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here is a link to a picture of what i use on the frames. i cut out the original from the firewall back and replace it with a new one. the spare tire well gets cut out and the new frame fits in its place.
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...a/100_0126.jpg

i have made mounts for guys to run 440's in these cars and there is room. the engine bay is wider than a dart but only a little short. but you can fit a big block.

here is a picture of the last one i did with a 6.1 hemi and a 6 speed. i used a tri 4 bar set up this time.
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...a/100_0089.jpg
 
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Old 04-27-2011, 02:29 PM
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Holy crap. That's awesome. I want to do exhaust too and a 440 Will rumble like a boss
 



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