Austin T Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Trying to find a modern V6 in 1/25th scale for my 510. I can use the Buick V6 out of the Opel GT but I'd rather have a modern one. What kits if any have a modern V6? It can't be a straight 6,already tried getting one in there,no use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Hmm...........Buick Grand National? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest G Holding Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Shorten any V8....in the middle, unless you need accuracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Tamiya NSX? What about Revell 90 Grand Prix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Thank you guys so much for the quick responses. Is the Grand national kit turbocharged (I think the reals ones are,but I'm not a buick guy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Yes Austin that is what makes it a Grand National ,Turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Thanks guys for the responses I think I have a grand national glue bomb around here somewhere that I can rob the engine from. The one thing I know already is that the transmission will be to big, the 510 has a tiny transmission and it's snug to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Thanks guys for the responses I think I have a grand national glue bomb around here somewhere that I can rob the engine from. The one thing I know already is that the transmission will be to big, the 510 has a tiny transmission and it's snug to begin with. The GN/GNX engine/kit is 1/24 scale. You might want to try the 3.5L V6 from the AMT Plymouth Prowler kit, too. It's very nicely detailed and is 1/25 scale, but it has a rear mounted transaxle, similar to what the newer Corvettes and the Porsche 944(?) use. That might help with the trans tunnel clearance issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 The GN/GNX engine/kit is 1/24 scale. You might want to try the 3.5L V6 from the AMT Plymouth Prowler kit, too. It's very nicely detailed and is 1/25 scale, but it has a rear mounted transaxle, similar to what the newer Corvettes and the Porsche 944(?) use. That might help with the trans tunnel clearance issues. Excellent idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSNJim Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Shorten any V8....in the middle, unless you need accuracy Removing two cylinders worked for GM... If you want to be accurate, it was cylinders 3 & 6 of the Small Block Chevy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azers Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 The indy 500 firebird by amt has a twin turbo v6 and its a little on the smallish side and 1/25 not 1/24 like the grand national. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 How about the AMT Dodge Stealth? Twin turbo power? Also the Jaguar XJ220 if you want something a little weirder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 I like the ideas here, I also like the idea of twin turbos. I might have to check out the prowler kit, anyone got pictures of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I'm where I can't get my camera as I have one in the basement, but here's a shot of the motor on the instruction sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I have a complete '97 Prowler engine here. I put a hemi in my Prowler build. Let me know if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 Thanks guys for the pictures. I'm gonna be gone till Thursday so I'll hold off on trying to contact someone about an engine till later. Thanks so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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