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Avenger Related => General Avenger Discussion => Topic started by: pashy on August 22, 2016, 01:25:44 PM

Title: recommended engine recos
Post by: pashy on August 22, 2016, 01:25:44 PM
Hey there
I have a 1980 avenger wagon and I'm tossing up whether to get a rebuild or an engine replacement. I just spent some cash last summer getting a new webber carb & manifold and kinda want to keep the engine oldschool so was wondering if anyone knew anyone to reco my motor and maybe add a few go faster bits, also was keen on changing to a 5 speed box! Budget 5k  I live in Snells beach, Warkworth area (have two cars so could possibly cover a broader area)
Title: Re: recommended engine recos
Post by: TheMechanicnz on August 22, 2016, 04:46:15 PM
Hi, I also live in warkworth. Moved from snells last year. If you get stuck for parts let me know. Currently rebuilding a second engine for myself.
Title: Re: recommended engine recos
Post by: pashy on August 23, 2016, 12:04:18 AM
Ha yea I've seen you in your car a few times at gull early in the mornings. You probably haven't seen my wagon, didn't drive it a hell of a lot last summer. Have you got a 5 speed in yours? Know where I could get one ?
Title: Re: recommended engine recos
Post by: TheMechanicnz on August 23, 2016, 05:32:05 AM
I'm currently working on my conversion. Just finished making the bell housing. Thought I might of seen one last summer but only ever caught a slight glimpse of it to try make out what it was.
Title: Re: recommended engine recos
Post by: avenga on August 24, 2016, 02:02:59 AM
I have a 5 speed in mine, I am from Auckland so I get all my work done at By'gone Autos.

There are heaps of photos of the engine rebuild and gearbox conversion in my 1975 Avenger build thread over in the members gallery
Title: Re: recommended engine recos
Post by: pashy on August 26, 2016, 12:36:42 AM
Sweet I'll check it out