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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 05:10 PM
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have a chance at a v10 dodge engine can i put it in m 85?if so what other things would i need to convert ie fuel pump etc
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by icemaidenz
have a chance at a v10 dodge engine can i put it in m 85?if so what other things would i need to convert ie fuel pump etc

Sounds like opening pandora's box to me.

I'm trying to visualize how that would fit? Doesn't seem like there's enough room to add the length of another cylinder on each side.
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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Are you serious?

First of all don't panic. The viper engines are not that uncommon, unlike the more expensive c4 ZR1 motor.

Secondly it probably can be done if you have all kinds of skills, abilities, imagination, tools, shop, money, friends, etc.

Good luck. It's a pain converting corvette parts to a corvette let alone a viper motor to a vette.

FWIW a clean gen 1 viper can be had for 20K now on the right day.

If you are willing to hack up the c4, then you'd be further ahead to put in a Big Block IMO.
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Originally Posted by pologreen1
Are you serious?

First of all don't panic. The viper engines are not that uncommon, unlike the more expensive c4 ZR1 motor.

Secondly it probably can be done if you have all kinds of skills, abilities, imagination, tools, shop, money, friends, etc.

Good luck. It's a pain converting corvette parts to a corvette let alone a viper motor to a vette.

FWIW a clean gen 1 viper can be had for 20K now on the right day.

If you are willing to hack up the c4, then you'd be further ahead to put in a Big Block IMO.
Or just buy a supercharger.
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So you want to open the hood of your vette and see a dodge logo there ?

corvette must have corvette engine .


GetLS3, LS7 or LS1 if your budget is tight.
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Build a street rod with lots of room inside the frame rails instead.
Leave the GM all GM.
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Originally Posted by icemaidenz
"what other things would i need"
Most likely another 8-10 inches between the firewall and front end.
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