I have a dl wagon that I want to rebuild but want to know what options i have to make it better.  I am thinking of doing a rally cross type of look so it would be nice to have more power and better suspension,  I plan on stripping the body completely and starting fresh.  Any ideas?  Thanks

I guess I need to be a little more specific.  I would like to drop a new drivetrain and suspension from a newer model and was wondering what can be done.  I dont want to cut up the frame to make things fit so something that would bolt in would be preferable.  After spending way too much time and effort to get front shocks I would really like to convert everything to easier to get stuff

Thanks

Hi-

I have a '79 DL wagon myself, all stock. First, I'd be interested in digging through your drivetrain garbage if you go modern. Second, please post your progress so I can see if I should follow your path.

-BC

You could do a high comp spfi ea81. They are great motors and put out around 120 hp depending on the build. I built a big valve motor, which is from 83+.

 

 

My build:

spfi conversion 

mill .03 off each head

spfi pistons or ea71 pistons

hp cam grind

 

As for a trans you could run a 5 spd single range. It is a solid trans and can also be used for rwd.

 

What else do you want to upgrade?