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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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Talking This will really make you scratch your head!!

6.9L IDI in a 1980 Chevy Malibu? Didn't believe it until I saw his modified firewall

Turbo diesel Malibu


Hes even got a video of it, the stack runs out of the trunk!

turbo diesel malibu - YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sSNB...eature=related
 
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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why?

Just cuz

Wonder what it gets mpg wise lol .
Just put some shinney rims on it and it could be, redneck or gangster .
 
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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his exhaust is exposed where the armrest should be. i bet he's got some really fun burns on his forearm and it probably gets very hot in the summer
 
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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What a waste.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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Not a waste, props for the job, may seem pointless but was probably fun to do.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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set some 2.75 - 2.50 ish gears out back.take 'er easy,i bet the fuel economy would be real decent.
or just drive it like it is and have some fun.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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The add says it's got an axle out of a Buick Grand National, 2.73 gears.


The way he drives, I don't think he sees very high numbers


Oh man, seing this, makes me wanna put an IDI in a Lincoln even more


I'd keep mine N/A though....
 
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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looked like a banks turbo non gated... could be wrong though lol

kind of cool if you ask me lol id put one in my s-10 if i could lol (serious!)
 
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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Reminds me of something someone said about Clinton when he was running for president. He said he had realized he was wishy washy, back when they were in college and Clinton drove an elcamino. He couldn't make up his mind if he wanted a pickup or a car. lol
 
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 12:13 AM
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BOOM! gotta love craigslist

Turbo diesel Malibu
 
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 07:21 AM
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I vote cool!!!!! I wish I had the skills to do it. I would put it in a small pickup though.

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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by turbill
his exhaust is exposed where the armrest should be. i bet he's got some really fun burns on his forearm and it probably gets very hot in the summer
I don't think that is exhaust, it is quite tiny to be an exhaust pipe... Likely some kind of cage hookup or something.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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next is a kubota in a prius..lol
 
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That would be a big improvement though...
 
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