Haven't been here for a WHILE

ok, like a year.. But i haven't had the wagon. Dunno if I told the story before, but the 2nd to last rallycross of the year, after i landed the 'jump' i blew a hole in the block and ignited fluid.. caught fire, but i still managed to cross the finish line. We she went to the scrap after that.

I have been rallycrossing and entered the Mt. Hood Rally this year in my MightyMax rally truck! G'times. But now i have a new project that i'll be working on soon enough. And i think it involves a 4wd wagovan... just gonna ask a few questions as it's not set on that vehicle yet.

did the 4wd come FI or were the all carb'd? i'm hoping FI cuz a swap would possibly be in the near future, or i'd likely end up just doing a rebuild as I would need a guaranteed relaiblle ride. Breaking down in the middle of nowhere is not an option. ;) Anyone know anyone in Oregon or Washington who might be thinking about selling one within a few months?

how are the 4wd trannies? can they take a lil bit of abuse? what would you consider there breaking point? Power/abuse wise... are there any possible drive-train swaps or upgrades to look into? how easy are the 4wd parts to come across 'newish'/refurb..? Thanks a ton guys! if i did end up with a wagovan, i think you'd all appreciate the plan

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  • JDMWago666JDMWago666 Senior Wagonist
    The RT came with MPFI and as far as I know the RT parts are getting harder and harder to find. Sorry those are the only two I can answer for you. Don't want to give you false info with the other stuff.
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    1988 and later, all were injected. Carbs before that.

    I have seen it written that 250hp is the line where the RT4wd stuff gets spotty. No personal experience there, but I'm inclined to think that driving style is a big factor. (hard launches, shock loads etc.) In other words, haulin'ass through the sticks rallyXing is probably easier on drivetrain components than drag racing.
  • It depends on the market.
    All of our wagons are D15B4 dual carbs, none (no matter the year) were FI.
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    debris wrote:
    It depends on the market.
    All of our wagons are D15B4 dual carbs, none (no matter the year) were FI.

    True, but he's in Oregon :P
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