Years ago when I was still working at Chrysler Engineering they shoehorned a 3.3 into a PT Cruiser. Went like crazy..................only problem is that it wouldn't come close to passing the crash test specs.
Fast Eddie
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There isn't much room in the engine compartment when looking at it from above, but there is quite a bit of room when looking at it from underneath. The PT styling makes for a small hood opening aperture. The PT was 'based' on the Neon.
While a narrow 60° V6 like the 3.3L/3.8L will fit, The turbocharged/intercooled 2.4L with (Neon) SRT4 tricks would be much easier.
There is alcohol spray onto the intercooler core for more rapid air-to-air cooling (denser air charge), the torsen (traction control) differential and aftermarket wastegate boost pressure elevators. Premium fuel would be required.
Although the PT is a heavy vehicle compared to the Neon, it can be made surprisingly quick.
This is a 3.3L in a (1st gen) Neon engine compartment:
DSCF1033a.jpg
While a narrow 60° V6 like the 3.3L/3.8L will fit, The turbocharged/intercooled 2.4L with (Neon) SRT4 tricks would be much easier.
There is alcohol spray onto the intercooler core for more rapid air-to-air cooling (denser air charge), the torsen (traction control) differential and aftermarket wastegate boost pressure elevators. Premium fuel would be required.
Although the PT is a heavy vehicle compared to the Neon, it can be made surprisingly quick.
This is a 3.3L in a (1st gen) Neon engine compartment:
DSCF1033a.jpg
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