I finally got the Viper engine mounted in my 59 Belvedere!

The 2004 Viper engine and Tremac 6 speed actually fit quite well. :smiley: The engine is about 6" longer than the old 318 so I will have to go with a custom radiator and electric fan, but otherwise things look like they will fit OK. The new unit is all aluminum so it is much lighter and the front sits about 2"higher. Now I have to hook up the fuel, cooling, and electrical so I can fire up the motor!


Engine Installed


Viper engine

where did you acquire a 2004 Viper eng/trans?

From a wrecked Viper. The engine/trans units are often for sale on Ebay.

I hope you have a nice pair of taillights, because thatโ€™s what the people see most of your car. :slight_smile: Terrific job! Please post more pictures of your progress!

Stefan

:imp: BAD ASS!! :smiling_imp:

Normally iโ€™m a big 100% original freak but this is SUPER COOL!!!

Any chance you will make Carlisle this year in about 5 minutes? :laughing:

On the Forwardlookforum I found a link to the movie of the first they started this beast

Ron