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Ok, I have a 1983 Brat. The engine is not doing so well, and even in better condition, the Mountain grade I have to drive fairly regularly dogs it down to average of 45mph, 50mph max. I need more horsepower, I want more horsepower. Been looking for parts cars or engines I can bolt in. I hear all about EJ 22 swaps, but I stumbled onto something to good to pass up if its possible. I know someone who has an XT6 with 2.7 Liter, 6 Cylinder engine. The car is so bad off it may not be worth all the fixing up that would be necessary. Interior bad, paint bad, drivers door and window bad, Title cannot be found, etc. etc. etc. Not touching on the subject of transmission at all for now, what I need to know is has anyone ever put an XT6 2.7L engine in a Brat? I know people have swapped smaller engines, many examples, but an XT6 6 Cylinder engine? I have been told it could "Fit" in the engine compartment, except there would not be enough clearance with the Radiator. Bottom line: Has anyone ever done this? Can it be done without a lot of cutting and welding? I don't mind if I can/have to move the radiator forward some, might be able to do that for a couple inches with very little modification. I assume I will have to have special engine mounts, and there may a problem with future servicing, due to a lack of room in the engine compartment. However, if it is possible, I can (A) Have all the horsepower I will ever need, ( For very little money invested in the engine / parts car. Huge horsepower, very little money. The question is about feasibility and how much modification / work would be necessary. Electrical is another kettle of fish, not sure about that, trying to put off dealing with that until I know if this can be done at all. Thank you in advance.