Replacement engine will not fit in. need a bonnet cut!

[HOODY]

Engine fits ok, just need a new bonnet now!

[dinger1983]

dont think your air filters gona fit now

[ANTHONY]

nice one heheheh

[Davezj]

i would like to see a real V8 in a leggy it would be a first. just to see the look on peoples faces. jap car, american mussle, not sure that would work.

[bradc]

Surely this would be the obvious choice

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_8A8_engine

[scott.mohekey]

Surely this would be the obvious choice

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_8A8_engine

Much harder to find, and practically zero aftermarket support (in comparison to say, an LS1 or SBC).

[Turbo_Steve]

Is it a transverse V8!? That'd be fun! Stick a pair of TD05s on it, and destroy drivetrain components for fun :D

[elnevio]

Probably not, the Mitsubishi Proudia appears to be RWD! Although it does use the INVECS-II autobox...

[bradc]

nope, FWD

[elnevio]

nope, FWD
Ooh, so it is!

I still want one! Probably have to have the Dignity version! /pan

[HOODY]

sorted

http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad16/hoody001/31063_1456323290807_1315081293_1222.jpg

[dinger1983]

be careful you dont suck up some unsuspecting child that gets to close lol

[stuey]

Can't see how your gonna re-fit that stainless intake pipe with the mushroom filter .. ?

[pezza]

The idea of a V8 powered Leggy has always appealed... I reckon the car needs an audi R8 or maybe a TVR V8 growl to match it's looks!

After the twin td04s or TD05 conv, V8 conversion next? :D

[ryanjames.powell]

Much harder to find, and practically zero aftermarket support (in comparison to say, an LS1 or SBC).

Also, no one appears to have mentioned that the 8A80 is a GDI!!! Although admittedly this does mean more power than if it wasn't.

[elnevio]

Also, no one appears to have mentioned that the 8A80 is a GDI!!! Although admittedly this does mean more power than if it wasn't.
The later versions used by Hyundai were converted to MPI. :smart:

[ryanjames.powell]

The later versions used by Hyundai were converted to MPI. :smart:

Oh, OK. That makes sense since Hyundai only ever made the block, and Mitsubishi made all the GDI parts, which it no longer makes at all anymore. Wikipedia makes it sound like it was discontinued after GDI.

[stuey]

The idea of a V8 powered Leggy has always appealed... I reckon the car needs an audi R8 or maybe a TVR V8 growl to match it's looks!

After the twin td04s or TD05 conv, V8 conversion next? :D

I suspect the AYC may not cope too well with RWD V8 power..

[Turbo_Steve]

Not with the RWD, but with 4WD it'd be epic :D

[bradc]

I reckon you'd be best to fit a 6G74 from a Pajero EVO rather than an 8A80. Would be kind of cool though :)