Torch!..... Panel cutters!...Sponge! Let's see, we can fit this V-10 in here
some how. Mount the throttle on the front of this here valve cover and......
Jay
> Reports from Chrysler say there is no way to fit any
> of their current V^ motors into the shape of the PT
> Cruiser body work. The retro style nose is too narrow.
> So no V^ in the near future.
>
> John Holliday
>
>
> --- "Kent J. Miller" <Bushwacker4@prodigy.net> wrote:
> > All,
> >
> > When I scoped out the first PT in town, the dealer
> > said that it was not
> > based on the Neon. It has the 2.5 liter Caravan 150
> > HP engine, not the 2
> > liter 132 HP Neon motor. (Yes, I know they also had
> > a 150 HP engine in the
> > Neon but it wasn't the 2.5 liter. ) Also, there is
> > no room under the hood to
> > do anything!!! Wait til they stick a V-6 in it...
> >
> > Kent
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
> > To: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>;
> > Spridgets
> > <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 2:07 PM
> > Subject: Re: PT Cruiser (no LBC)
> >
> >
> > > Bryan, My GF and I are into making crafts for
> > shows. With a Midget and a
> > > Probe, it is kinda hard to take enough stuff to
> > the show and include the
> > > tables etc for the booth. We took a PT Cruiser out
> > for a drive as she did
> > > not want a mini van. The interior is about the
> > same volume as the Dodge
> > > Caravan short version. The thing ran good, but not
> > real powerful. It does
> > > pull itself down the highway pretty good. I had it
> > up to 90 and it was
> > > pretty stable. I expect that there will be a huge
> > market for after market
> > > goodies (there already is for the Neon). So
> > increasing the power
> > > shouldn't be a big deal. The ride was very
> > comfortable and the sound
> > > system was awesome (to quote my daughter). We
> > didn't order one but if we
> > > get to making some bucks she might. It would be
> > her car to replace the
> > > Probe.
> > >
> > > Jay has a point tho about not ordering the first
> > year. But I also agree
> > > that is not that big of a deal as it is based on
> > the Neon.
> > >
> > > I personally think they are pretty cool, but
> > definately need a
> > > convertible top ;-)
> > >
> > > Larry
> > >
> > > At this exact moment in time 7/21/00 13:26,
> > Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM
> > > made the profound statement:
> > >
> > > >Has anyone had a chance to check out a PT cruiser
> > yet??
> > > >Since I've been considering buy a new vehicle for
> > a while now, I'm
> > thinking
> > > >about ordering one.
> > > >They almost sound too good to be true.
> > > >They have a really cool retro look, are very
> > roomy on the inside, and are
> > > >actually very practical.
> > > >I talked to a local dealer here yesterday, and
> > they said they would sell
> > > >me one
> > > >built to order with any options I like for MSRP
> > with no additional costs
> > > >(between $16K to $20K), the only catch is that
> > I'd have to wait 4 to 6
> > > >months
> > > >for delivery. Since I'm in no hurry, that's
> > pretty reasonable, especially
> > > >since
> > > >they are selling off the lot for $5K to $7K over
> > MSRP right now.
> > > >Anyone have any thoughts on this.
> > > >
> > > >BTW - this would be the new 'commuter/baby
> > hauler' so I think the red
> > pearl
> > > >metallic would be the color of choice.
> > > >
> > > > - Bryan Vandiver
> > > > San Jose, CA
> > > >
> > > >PS - Of course, there would still be room for the
> > Allard next to the
> > > >garage ;-)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
> > > macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
> > > System Administrator/Manager
> > > Neuropsychiatry Section
> > > Department of Psychiatry
> > > University of Pennsylvania
> > > 3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates
> > > Philadelphia, PA 19104
> > >
> > > Ask a question and you're a fool for three
> > minutes; do not ask a
> > > question and you're a fool for the rest of your
> > life.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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