V8 PT Cruiser

[toyauto]

at: 3.5 years of work and my project is expected to hit the road in April
Take a 2002 Crysler PT and cut the thing to bits. Take a 91 Soarer and cut it up also and JUST join it together. Sounds easy NOT
To make it a bit Harder throw in a Turbo an R154 conversion as well
Motor Just off the engine dyno 450hp at 10lbs

 

[JustenGT8]

bloody hell, and i thought i had a nightmare of body mods for my proj

 

[gloverman]

I have always thought that a PT Cruiser would be a cool platform for a modern streetrod with plenty of cubes and Rear wheel drive. Looks like you think the same. I look forward to seeing it in the flesh - cheers

 

[V8Datto]

Now that IS a lot of work, Nice job and good to see your seeing it through to the end!

Will make a very nice ride and "one of a kind" too when finished

 

[toyauto]

Thanks guys the body mod were more fun than the wiring

 

[sniper]

Wow i never thought i would ever see a PT with a 1UZ, what a fantastic project! Can't wait to see this one leaving marks on the road

 

[Zuffen]

You'll never see one in Austraila.

You can't swap a FWD to RWD and vice versa.

This is why Justen used a GT4 and not a cooking variety Celica.

 

[toyauto]

:spank: U guys in OZ dont have a lot of fredom
Just about finished the wiring about 100 hrs
had to use some after market gauges as Crysler cluster was cam bar controlled from PT ECU
Suspension all back in
Time to put the motor back in

 

[Zuffen]

All I can say is you like a challenge.

That wiring makes my eyes hurt.

Did you have any spares left over?

Huge effort.

 

[toyauto]

When u have a complete Soarer loom and a PT loom splice together u end up with a heap left over That the scrap man pays $4 kg for that helps pay for some tape to wrap it up again

 

[toyauto]

The weeks work

:kabong: Got the trans on R154 box,7 1/4 powertrain tripple plate cluch, after market hydraulic push release,
Custom CNC adapter, custom frywheel
Sqeeeeezed the motor back in

 

[Muzza_NZ]

That looks exceptional, I can't wait to see finished pics.

It will be a great, unique vehicle when its done, and will sure turn some heads.

 

[JustenGT8]

and i thought my install was a squeeze !!

 

[toyauto]

will put in more photos as i get it assembled
A lable maker is a great idea, just usedf masking tape , pen and a note book, now the wirings just about complete the next one would take half the time

 

[jibbby]

That's classic....

That PT snoozer should become a true sleeper when finished... Light in weight and fast...

 

[toyauto]

Getting low on parts on the shelf , just the exhaust to fabricate fire it up and double check electrics before assembly of dash
hope to have going early May

 

[Mattmannz]

Awesome work mate.

You will be looking forward to the startup.

Matt.

 

[mshawari1]

Nice work Man !!!

 

[cjsupra90]

Now this is ironic. Yesterday I was walking through a salvage yard and walked past a PT and though to myself, "1UZ into a PT. Now there would be an off the wall, oddball swap!" and today I happen across this tread....

That too funny....

Anyways, looking good man. Keep it up!!!!!!

 

[stevechumo]

That's the nice air filter you got there, and of course the whole project.