The Strange World of V8 RWD Converted 1980s Dodge Daytonas

From Bruce Banner to the Incredible Hulk

The Dodge Daytona was a fairly popular automobile produced by Dodge from 1984 to 1993. Many models still exist today. In particular, these models have proven popular among modders, especially when it comes to stripping the car of its essential engine components and replacing them with a V8 in the front and a drive axle in the back. The result is a power-to-weight ratio that can best be described as off-the-charts.

Take note: this isn’t the easiest project to take on. So, if you lack the know-how, time, or financial expenditure to be able to take it on, click on to check out some of the more peculiar images from the world of V8RWD converted Dodge Daytonas. 

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A Daytona ready to challenge any muscle car out there

Mark Beckett of Proctorville, Ohio had a 1990 Daytona ES with a built-up turbo mother but decided he wanted more out of his car. The result of his efforts is a perfectly driveable car that is smaller than a Fox-body Mustang, with all of the positive things to remember about the Daytona (the looks, the interior), and with all of the car’s previous issues rectified with a V8, RWD system.

Learn more about his conversion right here.

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A Craigslist seller who’s taken great care of his car

This Craigslist seller has owned his Daytona since it was first purchased in 1987. He completed his V8, RWD conversion himself and has kept his prized vehicle in his garage since then.

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Mopar Performance Kit

This Daytona owner used the no-longer-available Mopar Performance Kit to convert his Daytona over to a V8 RWD system. All told, he moved a 135-cubic-inch, four-cylinder to a 440-inch V8 RWD system.

Learn more here the kit and what one can have with it right here.  

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A professional shop that specializes in V8 RWD conversion

While Kenny Exline and team might be a bit slight when it comes to providing details of their conversion projects, they sure do put together some nice slide shows of their work. Here are two images collected from a V8 RWD conversion they performed on a 1988 Dodge Daytona.

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