6 cyl a230 ?s
My goal for this car would be a fun smallblock that can run in the 12's. Budget is a big deal for me.
Is rebuilding the 6 cyl a230 I already own not the place to save money to reach these goals? I know it has a low 1st gear, a big split, and yes only 3 forward gears.
If it is worthy to be used. I would just need a new bellhousing correct?(dual bolt smallblock)
If it is not, or I swap it out in the future for a a833. Can I reuse the pedals, bellhousing, z bar etc off the a230 (everything but the shifter/linkage)?.
Transmission tunnel the same?
Driveshaft would stay the same?
Thank you, I am a Mopar novice. Just starting this project and trying to hatch a plan that doesn't waste money or labor.
What is the budget?
That's the only way we can offer legitimate suggestions.
12s mean a lot of engine.
Gears, suspension, driving technique all comes into factor here.
The 230 transmission is a good one, but wouldn't be my choice for your goals.
You need 400 H.P. to do this, and it's too weak for that and survive.
You need a 4 speed and a good clutch set up.
A stroker small block with some good heads and compression would be a good choice.
I would look at a Blueprint Engines 408 small block with headers, a 4 speed, and an 8 3/4'' rear end with 4:10 gears and some good sticky tires to achieve this goal.
It would be 10 grand or so, but you would be there.
The floor shift hump in the car already is good to go, and a dual pattern bell housing is good enough.
A scatter shield would be a lot better.
All of the other clutch linkage would be okay as long as it's in good condition.
Boy, it's sure fun to spend other people's money...........
