I want a project car...suggestions?

[jlee]

Unfortunately, I don't have a garage...but I might as well look anyways -- I'll have one eventually.

I was going to get an '81 Corolla SR5 with a bit of work done to it, but the guy sold it to someone else after I committed to buying it..I wasn't exactly happy, but such is life.

I thought about a 93-97 Corolla..drop a supercharged 4AGZE (170hp) in, strip it, and have a relatively unique autox car..but there's got to be something better for same/less $$. Preferably RWD..must be manual trans..and cheap. Reliable would be good, but I doubt that's going to happen..

I've heard the AWD turbo DSMs are pretty easy to make fast..but I also hear they're incredibly unreliable.

So...to all the car gurus of ATOT..what do you think?

 

[mjquilly]

68 GTO

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: mjquilly
68 GTO

Has to fit this criteria:

1) Cheap to buy
2) Good handling (I'll probably replace suspension anyways, unless it's better than my current car)
3) Preferably import..but I'll consider domestic =)

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

Omni GLH; Datsun 510; BMW 2002; Sentra SE-R (the early 90s one); NX2000; VW Beetle (the original one); Porsche 914/924/944; Neon ACR (first gen I think); Datsun Z (240/260/280); So many choices.

 

[Ronstang]

3) Preferably import..but I'll consider domestic =)

Based on this I suggest you get an early 70's 240/260/280Z...they are really cheap and have a lot of parts available to rice 'em all out.

 

[notfred]

Mustang SVO.

 

[Spac3d]

I'd go for a Porsche 944. That would be cool.

 

[boyRacer]

Datsun 510
Toyota Corolla AE86

 

[atom]

RB26DETT in a 240z

SR20DET in a 240z

Like whoa.

 

[boyRacer]

That F40 is the tits... :Q

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: CadetLee
Unfortunately, I don't have a garage...but I might as well look anyways -- I'll have one eventually.

I was going to get an '81 Corolla SR5 with a bit of work done to it, but the guy sold it to someone else after I committed to buying it..I wasn't exactly happy, but such is life.

I thought about a 93-97 Corolla..drop a supercharged 4AGZE (170hp) in, strip it, and have a relatively unique autox car..but there's got to be something better for same/less $$. Preferably RWD..must be manual trans..and cheap. Reliable would be good, but I doubt that's going to happen..

I've heard the AWD turbo DSMs are pretty easy to make fast..but I also hear they're incredibly unreliable.

So...to all the car gurus of ATOT..what do you think?

170 hp? weak!

 

[BatmanNate]

91-95 Toyota MR-2 might be good for you, not sure how cheap you consider cheap.

 

[PowerMac4Ever]

put a 2JZ-GTE in an AE86!

 

[Rent]

Originally posted by: Ronstang

3) Preferably import..but I'll consider domestic =)

Based on this I suggest you get an early 70's 240/260/280Z...they are really cheap and have a lot of parts available to rice 'em all out.

What I would recommend as well..

LT1/350 swap... rool;

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: CadetLee
Unfortunately, I don't have a garage...but I might as well look anyways -- I'll have one eventually.

I was going to get an '81 Corolla SR5 with a bit of work done to it, but the guy sold it to someone else after I committed to buying it..I wasn't exactly happy, but such is life.

I thought about a 93-97 Corolla..drop a supercharged 4AGZE (170hp) in, strip it, and have a relatively unique autox car..but there's got to be something better for same/less $$. Preferably RWD..must be manual trans..and cheap. Reliable would be good, but I doubt that's going to happen..

I've heard the AWD turbo DSMs are pretty easy to make fast..but I also hear they're incredibly unreliable.

So...to all the car gurus of ATOT..what do you think?

170 hp? weak!

That's stock with s/c...probably make 250+ with turbo -- 250hp in a light FWD car isn't too bad..definitely a sleeper..

91-95 MR2 Turbos go for 7-9k...

The SR5 I was looking at was moderately quick..had ACT clutch, header, exhaust, Weber carb, MR2 seats..and he wanted 500 bucks for it. It was a steal..

 

[Ladies Man]

Here we go..........

Get a mustang 5.0..... preferably one with mass air so you don't have to worry about switching that over.....
next get this kit.........
http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLine/Products/SM/SMK/300-501.html

Now you have 350hp
Then get a super charger..... Now you have around 500hp

As soon as i have the money that's what I'm doing.... unfortunately i have an auto in there at the moment... I plan to put a T-56 in mine.

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: Ladies Man
Here we go..........

Get a mustang 5.0..... preferably one with mass air so you don't have to worry about switching that over.....
next get this kit.........
http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLine/Products/SM/SMK/300-501.html

Now you have 350hp
Then get a super charger..... Now you have around 500hp

As soon as i have the money that's what I'm doing.... unfortunately i have an auto in there at the moment... I plan to put a T-56 in mine.

\

He said he wants to Auto X not Drift around like a boat.

 

[Ladies Man]

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: Ladies Man
Here we go..........

Get a mustang 5.0..... preferably one with mass air so you don't have to worry about switching that over.....
next get this kit.........
http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLine/Products/SM/SMK/300-501.html

Now you have 350hp
Then get a super charger..... Now you have around 500hp

As soon as i have the money that's what I'm doing.... unfortunately i have an auto in there at the moment... I plan to put a T-56 in mine.

\

He said he wants to Auto X not Drift around like a boat.

he can make a 5.0 into an autocrosser dick

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: Ladies Man

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: Ladies Man
Here we go..........

Get a mustang 5.0..... preferably one with mass air so you don't have to worry about switching that over.....
next get this kit.........
http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLine/Products/SM/SMK/300-501.html

Now you have 350hp
Then get a super charger..... Now you have around 500hp

As soon as i have the money that's what I'm doing.... unfortunately i have an auto in there at the moment... I plan to put a T-56 in mine.

\

He said he wants to Auto X not Drift around like a boat.

he can make a 5.0 into an autocrosser dick

LoL you can turn any car into an autox'er but why would you want something so big and heavy for autox'ing ?

 

[Ladies Man]

a mustang is HUGE and my god that 2900lbs is SOOOOOOOOO MUCH

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: Ladies Man
a mustang is HUGE and my god that 2900lbs is SOOOOOOOOO MUCH

wouldn't you much prefer a more light nimble car ?

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: Ladies Man
a mustang is HUGE and my god that 2900lbs is SOOOOOOOOO MUCH

My Corolla will outhandle a stock GT (according to a former '96 GT owner)..

Aren't the 94-98s a bit over 3000lb? Not sure what the foxbodies weigh, but I've been told they aren't exactly the greatest car for the corners.

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: CadetLee

Originally posted by: Ladies Man
a mustang is HUGE and my god that 2900lbs is SOOOOOOOOO MUCH

My Corolla will outhandle a stock GT (according to a former '96 GT owner)..

Aren't the 94-98s a bit over 3000lb? Not sure what the foxbodies weigh, but I've been told they aren't exactly the greatest car for the corners.

They drift around like a motherfocker.
If you're gonna autox light and nimble is the way to go.

 

[Ladies Man]

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: CadetLee

Originally posted by: Ladies Man
a mustang is HUGE and my god that 2900lbs is SOOOOOOOOO MUCH

My Corolla will outhandle a stock GT (according to a former '96 GT owner)..

Aren't the 94-98s a bit over 3000lb? Not sure what the foxbodies weigh, but I've been told they aren't exactly the greatest car for the corners.

They drift around like a motherfocker.
If you're gonna autox light and nimble is the way to go.

fox's with manuals are under 3k

94's are where the weight picks up.
with a little bit of work........
http://www.speedworx.com/cgi-local/shop.pl/page=mmpackages.htm

MM developed the Road & Track Box into the ultimate extension of the stock-type suspension. Motor Trend confirmed the amazing handling ability of this package when they tested it for the December, 1998 issue of 5.0 Mustang. A 1990 LX Mustang equipped with the Road & Track Box tied for the 3rd fastest slalom time ever recorded by Motor Trend. It also easily attained .97 G on the skid pad.

 

[NutBucket]

Mini Cooper. Either that or build a wicked fast Bug

(yes, I'm talking about "old" Coopers and Bugs here)