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Expert: Sean Halliday - 10/31/2008


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I have a 1990 Nissan D21 Pickup 2wd, and i was wanting to set it up for drifting, i have not yet been able to find a powerful enough motor that will fit in my truck. I am looking for something with 2-300 base horsepower, with upgradable potential. I was wondering what would probably be my best engine?

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It would be cheaper to buy a car designed for rallying such as a Subaru impreza.The cost of upgrade would be huge as you will need to change the transmission also and different shocks,chasis,mounts,wheels,tires,rearranging the motor mounts to fit a bigger engine thats if it fits in the frame but i doubt it ,,,There is really no way to fit a engine what you want it for in this car.My suggestion is buy a fast car,built for off road .

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Sean Halliday

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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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