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ENGINE SWAP ADVISOR

So you're tired of the stock mill in your aging Starion or Conquest? There are many reasons to try your luck with an engine swap:

your stock motor is failing several ways at once... you've lost faith

you're tired of scouring and scrounging for crappy, used parts

you don't trust the few companies that fix/upgrade these motors

you want a powerplant that doesn't need a million wires and hoses to run

you believe in the old mantra: "There's no replacement for displacement."

you were raised in an era of muscle-cars. REAL muscle. You want the REAL thing.

you were just dealt a humbling blow by some kid with an Acura... say it ain't so!

and the list goes on. You have your reasons.

What's the magic formula? Sorry, but there isn't one. You're going to need resources to make it happen:

First, you should know what you're getting into. Check the car's specs.

What do you want to stuff in there? How big is it? Need a chart?

Will the car accept the new driveline? Better look underneath.

Perhaps cutting out the fender wells and tube-framing the front will help. Best to use what you've got first.

Are you technically skilled? Lay it out in CAD.

What if you're better with your hands? Buy a model and do a mock-up.

There's no replacement for other people's direct experiences. Read FAQs and consult other owners.

Engine swaps are not as rare as you might think.
One particularly well-documented example is "Project Conquistador" by Ted Wagner of Performance Mopar Magazine

Below are scans of five issues which cover this transformation. You may download and print them to help you get started.