I CRAMMED a Viper V10 In My JUNK Nissan 240sx

The Dodge viper was built with plenty of space for a massive v10. The Nissan 240sx, was not. Amazingly in video #1 we were able to get the dodge viper motor into the engine bay. The massive dodge motor needed to be moved much further into the chassis though. Only problem is, we have a firewall in the way. Or, had a firewall in the way…
What’s the old dodge slogan? If you can’t dodge it, ram it? Well, we just skipped right to cutting and grinding. With the right pieces removed, we found some additional space for the massive dodge motor. With a custom subframe built, the dodge v10 looks right at home in the Nissan 240sx engine bay!
#dodge #mopar #nissan
Video #1:
• I Bought A JUNK 240sx ...
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[@ravenstylea2]

You should reinforce the frame after introducing such a heavy engine in the front of that car. The 240 isn't the most rigid frame to begin with, now it's reality prone to flexing, aside from the hp 💪 lol

[@anthonynelson2005]

“That ain’t going anywhere.” All dads: “I’m really proud of you.”

[@c5doob]

not sure what even gave you the idea for this but i love it

[@christian6381]

Might need to upgrade those brakes with a v10 in the front now😂

[@scraplifedalt]

Dont worry, bought an entire 370z just for the brakes 😁

[@christian6381]

@@scraplifedalt what a scraplife thing to do😂

[@scraplifedalt]

@@christian6381 U know how we do!

[@mathiasnkristensen]

Who needs brakes when engine braking exists?

[@scraplifedalt]

@@mathiasnkristensen There is some merit to this point.

[@sachafailla]

This just became my favourite video in scraplife garage,all of them are very good but this is a beauty!!!!!Thank you man,very entrateining!!!!

[@theoriginalwallace]

Who cares if they don't like you cutting the bumper... your car, your rules!! Epic build by the way!! Cheers. Leigh in Scotland.

[@romanator0421]

This creation of yours is going to be a monster and I love every part of it 😎👍🏼. Don't worry about the videos being long, I don't mind at all especially since I watch these videos when im eating after getting home from school. 👍🏼😎💪

[@Korruptionen]

Love this build. Can't wait to see it running. Great job!

[@MadisM2nnik]

I think the steering is still going to be affected by the rack movement as the best practice is to keep inner tie rod location at the same point as the subframe to axle connection is. So if the rack is moved to left and tierods shortned/lengthend accordingly, that means that left inner tie rod is more towards to wheel and when you hit a bump, it will act differently then the right side. So this means that during suspension travel front wheel alignment will be a bit chaotic.

[@SuperBlubben]

I reacted to the rack aswell, the left front is going to have a much more progressive toe out gain through the travel than the right side. It's going to feel sketchy driving at best. Perhaps a different rack would be the the easiest way to get around it. The inner joint A and outer joint B for the tie rod on each side needs to be the same distance from A to B on both sides because the bump steer is the arc the rod makes in relation to the lower control arm. Great video btw, almost makes me miss my old s14 :D

[@MadisM2nnik]

@@SuperBlubben Project itself is awesome tbh, I'm not sure how v10 sound goes with Nissan S chassie but it's awesome anyways :D

[@Xsidon]

very good point

[@jameshatton4405]

@@MadisM2nnik V10 sounds fkn bliss in any chassis just sayin.. This is coming from a rotary owner btw so my hearing could be somewhat non-normal to begin with? 😆

[@claytonoldzkool2604]

Hey man, great build, watching from Perth Australia! If you are actually serious about boost (not sure if you were joking) You can run a rear mount turbo, with the charge pipe into the boot, through a water to air intercooler, then run the charge pipe either under the car (opposite exhaust) up through the front tyre fender into the throttle body.. Or charge pipe through the cab obviously, maybe beside the passenger kick panel.. The turbos can have its own oil reservoir tank and scavenger pump.. 👍 done. Just something to think about but from where I’m sitting, it’s gona be a crazy ride as it is.. I’ll be watching😎 cheers

[@BIGchrisJbitch84]

I can't wait to see this thing complete and hear it roar to life for the first time!! I love outta the norm engine swaps so this really has my attention and has me excited to see the next video and what new and creative things they'll do next.

[@jmathis2aug]

Fucking DOPE!!! ALABAMA!!!!!

[@kskip4242]

I'm in the process of putting in a 97 3.4 SHO V8 FORD in my 99 nissan maxima..

[@BIGchrisJbitch84]

@@kskip4242 Uhh I'd say hell yeah but I am most definitely NOT a Ford guy lol. Only thing worth a damn in my opinion that was produced by Ford was the Ford 9inch rear end.

[@kskip4242]

@chris james the 3.4 V8 is a 60-degree V8 that has a complete Yamaha top end. It's a neat,unique piece that will make my maxima very unique.

[@kskip4242]

@chris james The maxy is only 2,900lbs also, so after I'm done retuning that motor to what Ford should have done to it, I'll have a high 12 sec daily driver that's completely one off that no one else has.

[@fortMattari]

This is a sweet project Dalt, can't wait to see how you guys are able to make everything come together. Plus, no way Lee can bash this Nissan like he does the Juke.

[@abztrakt511]

man this was the idea i had for my first serious project car in a few years when i was actually able to do it. so sick to see you make this come to life and see you deal with all the things you have to do in order to accommodate the v10

[@alexchristianson9097]

Just stumbled on your channel, this is exactly the kind of content ive been searching for haha. Keep it up!

[@c10zane]

I have one of my dream cars an S14, but a Viper has been one of my ultimate dream cars for almost 20 years, this totally something I would do if I had the time and money, awesome car man!!

[@ChefBoyarDEEZ]

Depending on the Gen of viper engine, you should call it the 800SX, 830SX, or 840SX.

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

A hydroboost system would give you the same room as a manual setup but still keep power brakes. I put hydroboost in one of my cars and so glad I did.

[@Rollinsrides]

Rear mount turbos would be cool 😎

[@andrewbeetz2196]

Dude, this Nissan tip you are on, I'm into it! Let's talk LS swapped Z, or maybe Pulsar GTiR drivetrain into a NX2000. Awesome build excited to see it done!

[@PapaTroll86]

Haha, I remember chopping up my S13 Coupe just to put a huge FMIC and Turbo on my factory KA24DE back before they had all the "kits" and relocaters, etc. But I couldn't imagine trying to cram this in. My chops were on a much smaller scale, yet I still felt the need for reinforcement just to avoid any extra chassis flex with 2.5x the factory HP and the intent to hillclimb/touge. This will be interesting. I'm hoping to see this project get some chassis, suspension, brake and sticky rubber lovin' to see some of the full potential. Love this channel.

[@axuriffgaming]

THIS is what I'm talkin about! Great project and a pleasure to watch. Just subbed! 💥💥✌✌

[@NRGLUST]

Yo man 1st time seeing a vid of urs the build is badass i subscribed so I can hopefully see u finish the build wish u the best

[@erice5429]

Nice video. I can not wait for the rest. Thank you

[@briandent5460]

The “boy…that escalated quickly” killed me 😂

[@richied.9919]

My first car was a 1990 Nissan 240SX...Best car ever!! Some dude in the next town over had one with a Camaro engine in it...the Viper engine in a 240SX is BADASS tho!!! Keep up the work!!!

[@AnotherCarGuy375]

I think this guy just plain has a vendetta against tires... A build you dream of as a kid and he brought it to life.✊

[@josephmaldonadojr4692]

This was a awesome this would've been 5 videos for a lot of people you got an audible wtf from me when I saw the thumbnail definitely subscribing 😁

[@Kouki_D._Kid]

This is so nice to see and have gotten some ideas for my cars coolant to help with the heat.

[@aronharper7001]

I just found this build and Im stoked....btw love the Hondas in the back!

[@PANTYEATR1]

For the brake boosting would a hydro-boost set up create more space? For the 4"exhaust, i would look into oval tubes. Great flow and will tuck up nice to the floor. For the cooling system, you can mount the cores horizontally with a small lip duct. The cores on the side can be mounted vertically to make more wheel space. Super cool build, good job💪 I'll keep my eye on this project.

[@jonahgarcia71]

First time seeing your channel. This is wicked!

[@Colin_Robinson_EV]

You have the cleanest teardowns my friend. 🤜🤛

[@gsfriendlytreesmmj1165]

I absolutely love your content. Please keep it coming 👌

[@robsdeviceunknown]

Well. I am not sure if I an jealous or impressed. If yall are insane or brilliant. ALso not sure if I love it or hate it lol. Know how bad I would love just a GOOD engine in my 01 ram truck? the 5.2 I got has almost no power. its my dream truck. I wanted to hemi swap it but seeing that viper engine that I could never afford and the container you put it in, breaks my heart. But it's hard to hate the project, it is indeed cool. But I still say that engine would have went to a better home in my truck ;)

[@tsar-bomba2413]

I read the title, then shook my head and said it'll never fit. Well if there's a will there's a way. Holy shit a lot of fab in order for this to work,great job so far tho

[@johncolombaro3258]

Love your videos. This build is sick!

[@redsunsmr284]

Absolutely love this!!!

[@benlecluyse]

Insane Nissan !!

[@tobiasnihlast4283]

Im loving the semi-daily uploads!!

[@josephcentola8991]

Much love and support from Boston 🙏🏻

[@TrojanLube69]

Damn even the forklift is cammed.

[@headkase11]

This is flipping awesome!!

[@randysinger2673]

This will be a huge image booster for you, Much better ride than a Juke !!!

[@C4VETTELT1]

Dude sick build!! I don't like Nissan and I'm not a fan of the V10 in the viper BUT together is a match made in heaven!!!👍👍👍👍 super awesome and definitely not something you see everyday!!

[@benoitchartrand5772]

Wow, definitely an ambitious build. Can't wait to see it in action. You did the opposite from fast and furious, took an american engine in a Japanese car

[@madridfan21]

This is going to be amazing when it’s done I’m hooked already

[@armandopatane5343]

Very interesting and well thought out video

[@fatninja987]

You will probably get some weird bump steer from the rack being offset like that. Might be something to look in to if it seems like it is handling weird

[@michaelkaniszewski9259]

You're making a sleeper sweet

[@LeonBarnes85]

Nice work keep it up

[@johnjimenez3109]

Sweeeeeeeet...I can't wait to hear that thing ❤🙏

[@gerodriguez1993]

Great job it's coming along!

[@10SecondZ06]

Looking forward to more content on this build.

[@armandopatane5343]

Holy cow = bring it = this is definitely different = great job

[@hipo4eyes1]

As a lover of the o7-98 240 I Def am interested to see an update on this build! This Jokers Wild!

[@lalalandtopg]

This channel is awsome

[@PaDdOcKcHanNeL1]

Interesting work Dr(s) Frankenstein. Hope you can get her done.

[@Lordgorbon]

U guys deserve several million followers

[@Another_Random_Dave]

8:42 Forklift: want some chop?😏😏

[@pdwmadness]

JESUS YES THANK YOU, THIS PROJECT WAS WHY I SUBSCRIBED I ALMOST FORGOT ABOUT IT YEEESSSS xD so happy it came back

[@wrendooley]

Been waiting for this

[@chevyv20]

The largest big block Chevy engine is currently the 632ci, and she dominates any Viper engine with a Whopping naturally aspirated 1004hp, and 876lbft. of torque! That is a 364hp difference in favor of the Chevy, and a 276lpft. torque difference! Although I do realize that you probably meant that you were using what was available for a considerably lower cost, the Viper engine isn't even with two more cylinders close to the size, or capability of a large Chevy big block! However I love your show, please keep doing what you do! I will definitely keep watching!

[@mitchsterling3266]

Such a wacky concept. I hope it comes together and then you caj start polishing everything. Its going to be a true hot wheels once it's sema polished, which im hoping for. Would love to see the engine cover painted a dark metallic blue just surrounded by polished metal. This thing needs a massive molded and smoothed out wide body with some clock work wheels in deep blue and chrome.

[@Havok412]

This is awsome. Although I've always wanted to see a BMW M5 V10 purely for the sound. This gives me hope.

[@Babyhulk24]

What about the torque motion output from when revving the engine it may rock and hit stuff like parts on the rack and maybe the booster just my 2 cents keep up the great work I'm late but glad I found this video just the stuff I'm into 👍💯😎

[@richardwork5101]

This dude had me subscribe in the first minute. Am I compensating for something... mabye. had me dead lmao

[@garygallagher6090]

When u taking the juke banger racing 😂

[@Andy-Andeee]

Rear mounted turbo : Look at me I am the Captain now

[@gunnerkent6633]

The oil pan is pretty cool I would've just tried to figure out how to get the sub in the rear though might be a little better for clearance in the front but still pretty cool

[@osirisgaming6250]

i hope this helps chase bays makes a really nice manual brake set up for the s14

[@relaxedboy1]

really sick modification man! Do you think the Aluminum Oil pan will be able to withstand the hear of the exhaust coming under it when being full throttle 90% of the time on track?

[@kzarnold3678]

Nicely done

[@gezdipz5425]

Going to be a beast 👌

[@ericcaisse791]

Not a fan of either dodge or nissan but something different cool Af . Poor Zr1 outside noooooooo

[@joshroscoe3220]

You can look into a hydro boost brake set up from the chev astro van, I can't remember which years had the flat mount and which ones were angled, save some space and have much more braking pressure, I've heard it can split brembo calipers

[@3n3ly7m9]

One of my favorite cars that I one day could afford to own is the 2006-2008 Viper. But one car that I'd also like to have cause it looks cool is the S14 Kouki. I think this is a good combination of both. No common 4cyl or 6cyl swaps, but something special like that of the Viper V10 😊I'm sure if you sell it someone would be happy :D

[@DaMePaz]

Tube subframe in a day go crazy im excited .

[@vjuOG]

i think you guys could fit a super charger in there, just gotta modify the hood a bit XD

[@oskarrecon8151]

i use to work at a shop that specialized in that v10 ,,volume isn't why they stay cool but it is thirsty .. air flow is why they stay cool., race rads run ful on all the time .. if you only use this to race .put the rad where ever you want . you just need the correct surface area of fins and fans to cool your spikes., streetcars use thermostats ., they want the fans up front for efficiency , noise and cost , the volume of coolant only matters in certain ways., it all gets heatsoaked eventually ..allthough there is a limmit to how low you can go on volume for coolant, it equalizes as fast as possible as heat dispersion is its only job .. its just a matter of how much heat you can pull out with fans and fins and how long you have to do it for and in what direction.., rock crawlers and drag cars and drifters all have there own issues with G load and duty cycles on fluids ..., buttt,, the biggest concern i have knowing these engines besides ever working on that car.., is that exhaust rout the aluminum pan doesn't help either .., the viper 10 is born from the pitts of hell .. my concern is you boil your oil , making it impossible to ever cool the whole block but you may even boil water jackets too, the side pipes on vipers get exceptionally hot as is., dump them into a single so close and you're asking for issues imo, but it only matters in certain circumstances.., like you care about your passengers feet or something dumb like that.. you might pull a 7 on a track , but traffic and redlights might be a problem ..js

[@tdoteva4973]

This is the only build I wanna see this go be epic

[@TempestMac]

It’s official your a mad man lol 😂

[@ChrisPBacon198]

Cool Swap 💯

[@bradkroboth5490]

This things gunna kick major ass

[@acuraguy3231]

Bro that is very badass

[@whipzsurgeon]

That's going to be me cutting the tunnel out of the G5 to make way for the C6 torque tube.

[@gusi09]

you sir have just beat my dad as the person that I look up to.

[@ricardomatos8650]

"It's tight"... 🤣😂 That's what she said..

[@gd1996]

I'm always down for swaps as long as it not a sbc, ls1 or 2jz. I put a viper t56 in my cuda, good thing it was a rust bucket as I had to cut just as much or more for it to fit.

[@phatheraugust9795]

yessssh the begins

[@surgedtwice]

Sick build! Love the progress 👍

[@prodriegel]

What type of saw were you using in the beginning?

[@rra022001]

freaking wow, this is cool.

[@RockyHoarderPictureShows]

These are the type of builds i like most.

[@DaMePaz]

Very smart people working on this thang to cut tie rods and center the rack still my shit would be goin sideways I’m certain lol😊

[@Whiskeystang]

Take a shot every time he says "volume " 😆

[@robsmith1752]

Cool build

[@flee4urlives]

i think i missed my purpose in life because i just love shit like this.

[@codereddew1539]

Glad to see a v10 and not the Generic Motors LS swap.

[@cantcme1243]

Everyone knows where the true power is!.."Dodge, the brotherhood of muscle"

[@sdrawssakcabfrog13]

Lil safety tip... Cross your chains when towing. If it ever comes off. They catch the tonge, instead of it digging into the ground!