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    More engine room?

    I realized the type 65 has a 5-inch longer wheelbase so with that said, does the engine compartment have more room?

    I'd like to put a dry sump system on my engine.

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    Think they did that on the Lagano coupe, so should be good!

    HTH

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    Much more room than the roadster. Our has a Coyote with two EFR turbos packaged in front of the engine behind the front cross braces. I don't remember the dimensions but I'll measure tomorrow and give you some measurements.

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    The hood height is lower than the Roadster so if you are going with Ford small block the air cleaner space is tight especially with a 351 based engine. Otherwise lots of space.
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    Thanks guys!


    Chris,

    I look forward to your information. Do you have a coupe or a coupe r?

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    If you need more room, consider stuffing in an LS.

    Here's an inexpensive option to look at:

    https://paceperformance.com/i-231575...ngine-376cid-5

    Move the engine forward and you'll have plenty of room for a T56.

    Good Luck & Happy Wrenching!

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    Godadgo,

    Aluminum block, billet crank and rods, pistons, steel billet cam core...are in house.

    I don't want to do what the trend is however..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jcdata View Post
    Godadgo,

    Aluminum block, billet crank and rods, pistons, steel billet cam core...are in house.

    I don't want to do what the trend is however..

    Sorry but I didn't realize that you had your engine already.

    Also, I totally understand NOT wanting to do what the trend is and I think I'm the only guy with a 383 SBC/Dart, ZF 6-Speed and a 3-Link Dana 44 out back.
    For the record, I really want to build a Type-65 down the road, but I haven't got the budget nor the skills to tackle a Daytona at this time.

    Good Luck From The Dark Dart Side!
    Last edited by GoDadGo; 11-01-2019 at 09:39 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GoDadGo View Post
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    For the record, I really want to do a Type-65 down the road, but I haven't got the budget nor the skills to tackle a Daytona at this time.
    Can’t speak for your budget but as for the skills if you can build a roadster you can build a Coupe.

    Jeff

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    Quote Originally Posted by GoDadGo View Post
    Sorry but I didn't realize that you had your engine already.

    Also, I totally understand NOT wanting to do what the trend is and I think I'm the only guy with a 383 SBC/Dart, ZF 6-Speed and a 3-Link Dana 44 out back.
    For the record, I really want to build a Type-65 down the road, but I haven't got the budget nor the skills to tackle a Daytona at this time.

    Good Luck From The Dark Dart Side!

    I appreciate that Steve.

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    Steve >> aka: GoDadGo
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeff Kleiner View Post
    Can’t speak for your budget but as for the skills if you can build a roadster you can build a Coupe.

    Jeff
    Thanks for the vote of confidence Sir Jeffski.

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    Has anyone put a V10 from a Viper? I have done searches and nothing comes up.
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    Waiting for the cylinder heads and billet steel 54 mm camshaft core.. it will more likely be a 5 stage dry sump system.

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    Ross Pistons, total seal rings, Oliver Billet rods, King bearings..

    oh yeah! Here are the valve covers I got custom fabricated.

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    Will the new home be in a Coupe or Roadster?

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