Erik Smith Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) Here is an MPC 1985 Dodge Dayton Turbo Z turned into a V-6Z because it's not a turbo and it has a V-6. The V-6 just happens to be 6/10s of a Dodge Viper V-10, so it ends up being a 4.8 liter V-6. It was modeled after the Daytona Z in the old TV show "Hunter", but I was unable to keep the engine under the stock hood, so I modified the kit supplied ugly hood and made a still ugly but as closer looking to stock hood. ...and here is what happened when we took it out for a test ride... Edited January 18, 2021 by Erik Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dentz Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Very cool build. I dig that engine work. I'm a big Daytona/Laser fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Very clean work, this looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Looks great! Nice work on the V6 conversion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I like it, very cool. Is that a pic from Hunter ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Oh that's sweet!! Back in the late 80's as a teen I owned a silver '85 Turbo Z and an '84 Lazer (Plymouth's version, it was a turbo too but it didn't work) and mid 90's I owned an '86 CS Z almost identical to Dee Dee's '84 from the show (dang near like this model except for hood, wheels, and that V6), thank you for the memories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Very nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Man alive ! That is a sweet G-Bod ! Excellent work on that V10-come-V6 , too ---- looks factory ! That bonnet is awesome , too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e30lover Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Impressive build! Interior and engine bay looks amazing too.I like the light washing effect on the alternator too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 It looks really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 This is a fantastic build, I love it. I really liked these cars back in the day. The V6 is sweet! Thanks for sharing. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Beautiful and clean build Erik! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 8 hours ago, Erik Smith said: Here is an MPC 1985 Dodge Dayton Turbo Z turned into a V-6Z because it's not a turbo and it has a V-6. The V-6 just happens to be 6/10s of a Dodge Viper V-10, so it ends up being a 4.8 liter V-6. It was modeled after the Daytona Z in the old TV show "Hunter", but I was unable to keep the engine under the stock hood, so I modified the kit supplied ugly hood and made a still ugly but as closer looking to stock hood. ...and here is what happened when we took it out for a test ride... As I don't usually like cars of that vintage, you hit a hot spot..The first car my son got looked just like yours only with out the V-6..Excellent executation and a quality build in something you don't too often see..Very nicely done and super clean job.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Great to see, it looks really good. I have no experience of the 1:1 version whatsoever, but the V6 engine conversion certainly looks effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 9 hours ago, Erik Smith said: Here is an MPC 1985 Dodge Dayton Turbo Z turned into a V-6Z because it's not a turbo and it has a V-6. The V-6 just happens to be 6/10s of a Dodge Viper V-10, so it ends up being a 4.8 liter V-6. It was modeled after the Daytona Z in the old TV show "Hunter", but I was unable to keep the engine under the stock hood, so I modified the kit supplied ugly hood and made a still ugly but as closer looking to stock hood. [...] [...] I skipped over the description at first and looked at the pictures, did think "that looks like a Viper engine" and now I know. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamerman Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Thats Cool! I know that Kit but never seen one Build. Very nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 As a kid I always had a crush on these little Daytonas. My kid sister had one with the turbo 4 cylinder when she first got her license. She totaled it and a vintage, survivor ‘57 TBird when the dude in the Tbird ran a stop sign. Fantastic build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Very cool! Love the V6 conversion, very clean and tidy work under that hood. My parents watched Hunter, and I was a kid at the time, but I loved that Daytona in the show. This brings back those memories. Again great work and thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Really enjoyed watching this build, and the detail photos here show just how clean your build is; just superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 "It works for me." Great show. Very cool build! I LOL'd at the final two images. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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