I found a car with a narrowblock in RWD configuration!

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Jed118
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I found a car with a narrowblock in RWD configuration!

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Unfortunately it is prohibitively rare and only available to Canada.

It is a 1987 (Only) Hyundai Stellar and it will have the G63B installed.

I found this out the hard way when I drove to Buffalo (2 hours each way) to get a new engine (G64B from a Dodge D50) and went to remove the rear plate to start the swap (I planned on re-using the automatic Borg Warner 03-71L) - Doesn't fit!

In any case, my friend found a Starion and we're negotiating the price (engine is apparently a non runner, but I just need the trans - He's going to put a 350 in it) and I just thought you guys would appreciate the irony.

I actually have a narrowblock KM132 from another parts Stellar.

Can I use the 4G63 clutch and pressure plate and starter on a wideblock engine?
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Post by STAZZA »

The early mitsubishi l200 between 1980-1985 also ran a narrow block 4g63 and some later ones 1987-1997 also run narrow blocks you should be able to use the narrow block stuff on a wide block and wide on narrow
4G63T DOHC L200
4G63T SOHC STARION
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Post by Jed118 »

How would I use a wideblock engine on a narrow block trans?
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Post by RaptorReed »

You wouldn't, but he is answering your question about clutch stuff and starter. Clutch disc & PP don't care what motor you use, starter should work fine as long as it's a manual trans starter and not from a automatic. Tooth count difference on a flexplate vs a flywheel.

Like mentioned above, You can find early 80s D50s/mighty Max (L200s) with narrowblock g63Bs here in the states. They pop up around here in the PNW, occasionally.
92 Galant VR-4
94 Montero SR LWB
76 Galant Coupe
79 Sigma Wagon
88 Starion 4g64T 5spd swapped
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Post by Jed118 »

For a minute I thought there was some adapter or something for the wide/narrow.

Good stuff. Thanks guys.
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Post by RaptorReed »

The same years apply to Trucks with the 4G52 or some 4g54s (not 4g54b).
92 Galant VR-4
94 Montero SR LWB
76 Galant Coupe
79 Sigma Wagon
88 Starion 4g64T 5spd swapped
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Post by STAZZA »

Yes sorry i was talking about the clutch i wish there was an adaptor
4G63T DOHC L200
4G63T SOHC STARION
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