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FishnMan
10-12-2007, 06:38 PM
Ok, hope this question isnt too lame. When my 06 H3 engine goes kapput one day, can a V8 be dropped in, or has the Alpha engine compartment been enlarged to accommodate the new engine?

Thanks :confused:

HummBebe
10-12-2007, 06:44 PM
Unless you have inlimited funds or some mad fabbing skeels, it can't be done. Many changes to the engine bay, bumper, grill etc.

Texas Red
10-12-2007, 06:51 PM
The frame was also modified on the Alpha.

subunix
10-12-2007, 08:21 PM
Ok, hope this question isnt too lame. When my 06 H3 engine goes kapput one day, can a V8 be dropped in, or has the Alpha engine compartment been enlarged to accommodate the new engine?

Thanks :confused:


We did the engine compartment changes about a year ago, so if youre 3 was made within the last year it should take a v8, as far as the frame goes the biggest thing that changed was the engine mounts and some bracketry

HummBebe
10-12-2007, 08:25 PM
he has a september of 05 join date

stagger_lee
10-12-2007, 08:34 PM
bwaaa. pops and I crammed a small block in a 280z, sure you can toss one in there. Sawzall, my friend, take it to the firewall. No reason to get all technical, just make it work. :beerchug: