Pimp Mobile engine?

[ZIL 111V]

Just got MPC's "Superfly" Grand Prix kit, mostly mint :engine block was "bomb" glued for at least 30 years with 25 cents "Pactra" tube ..still in box....really bad!

Since the kit is based on the '72 GP, Was wondering if MPC's '72 GTO engine block is the same one?

Would it be the best replacement? closest to original edition?

Thanks.

[george 53]

Yep,Paul, Any Pontiac engine'll fit 'cept a 6 Caz you KNOW NO spectable pimp gonna drive nuttin but a V-8! Less it a V-10,or 12! A man gotta keep up apperances!!!

[Jantrix]

A rear "superfly" pimp mobile wouldn't have an engine. It would run on sheer coolness.

[george 53]

Yeah Paul, to seriously answer your question,ANY MPC based Pontiac block an tranny(They are usually 4 spds) will fit. That kit has a "Generic" G.M. chassis, so the engine from the 72 GTO will drop right in. Although I can't see "SuperFly" shifting a manual trans. Too much work. "course, less he got one a his Ho's drivin,wat ain't too likely!

[ZIL 111V]

From what I can see on Round 2 website, the MPC '72 GTO engine block is the exect same, chassis/axles/mufflers assemblies is about 99% similar,

only minor differences: "V" shaped front & rear frame ends & 2 straight muffler pipes thru end, in the '72 GP kit.....MPC '67 GTO pretty similar too.

....True that a shift manual is a bit "unpractical" with all those streets stops: checking "buisness" often on the streets of NYC...Jersey City....or Detroit

[george 53]

Paul, now that I think about it,If you cut the Turbo 400 Automatic trans off of a MPC Chevy Big Block of around the same years, you could mount it to your Pontiac block an viola! you got an automatic! I KNOW this'll work caz I've done it. Jus make sure your cuts are nice an straight. Line up the center seam on the trans,with the center seam on the block, make sure the crankshaft line is even with the trans tailshaft an you SHOULD be good ta go!