I want a project car...suggestions?

[thedarkwolf]

5.0l mustang or SVO
One of the smaller Turbo Dodges GLH, Shelby charger, shadow/csx, or one of the GLHS
z31 300zx turbo
2nd gen RX7 turbo or 1st-2nd gen non turbo if you want one that doesn't blow the engine every 20k miles. The n/a ones last almost 30k
mr2
miata
3rd gen F-body

Most of those can be found for around $3k give or take and some a way way less.

 

[lowfatbaconboy]

the old datsun 240z are nice as everyone says...pretty light
and nice big engine bay :-D

 

[lowfatbaconboy]

Originally posted by: thedarkwolf
5.0l mustang or SVO
One of the smaller Turbo Dodges GLH, Shelby charger, shadow/csx, or one of the GLHS
z31 300zx turbo
2nd gen RX7 turbo or 1st-2nd gen non turbo if you want one that doesn't blow the engine every 20k miles. The n/a ones last almost 30k
mr2
miata
3rd gen F-body

Most of those can be found for around $3k give or take and some a way way less.

i think this requirement
2) Good handling (I'll probably replace suspension anyways, unless it's better than my current car)

takes out the 5.0 and 3rd gen f-body FOR SURE....it prolly kills some of those other choices but im not to sure

 

[thedarkwolf]

Originally posted by: lowfatbaconboy

Originally posted by: thedarkwolf
5.0l mustang or SVO
One of the smaller Turbo Dodges GLH, Shelby charger, shadow/csx, or one of the GLHS
z31 300zx turbo
2nd gen RX7 turbo or 1st-2nd gen non turbo if you want one that doesn't blow the engine every 20k miles. The n/a ones last almost 30k
mr2
miata
3rd gen F-body

Most of those can be found for around $3k give or take and some a way way less.

i think this requirement
2) Good handling (I'll probably replace suspension anyways, unless it's better than my current car)

takes out the 5.0 and 3rd gen f-body FOR SURE....it prolly kills some of those other choices but im not to sure

"2) Good handling (I'll probably replace suspension anyways, unless it's better than my current car)"

If he is going to replace the suspension anyway both of those cars can be made to handle pretty damn good. Plus instead of throwing tons of money into the engine to get straight line speed he wouldn't need to do much unlike a Corolla for example .

BTW look for a coupe if you go 5.0l. They are lighter and stiffer. Not to mention my black one looks cool .

 

[johneetrash]

SVO mustang

 

[Analog]

Originally posted by: CadetLee

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 =)

1 - Fiero
2 - Fiero
3 - Oh well, the Fiero is still a great choice.

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: yellowfiero

Originally posted by: CadetLee

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 =)

1 - Fiero
2 - Fiero
3 - Oh well, the Fiero is still a great choice.

I reall do like how the fiero looks but wasn't that the car that caught on fire ?

 

[Analog]

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: yellowfiero

Originally posted by: CadetLee

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 =)

1 - Fiero
2 - Fiero
3 - Oh well, the Fiero is still a great choice.

I reall do like how the fiero looks but wasn't that the car that caught on fire ?

Typical GM engineering, bring a car out before its ready. In 1984, the first year of the Fiero, they had that problem. Unfortunately, the stigma dimmed the view of the car throughout its life. In 1988, its last year, they improved the suspension and brakes - only to sell 20,000 cars (as opposed to 120,000 in '84).

 

[DougK62]

Only one choice in my book: an 88 Fiero GT or Formula. Cheap, look great, RWD, engine swap kits for anything you can imagine, TONS of aftermarket and replacement parts, and they drive like they're on rails with just slight mods.

 

[Jeff7181]

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!

Lol... true... now watch someone come agree and be like "mine has 220HP!!!!" LOL... general rule of thumb... don't brag about the horsepower your engine makes unless it's over 300 naturally aspirated unless you're prepared to be told to sit down. And no, a N2O powered engine doesn't count as naturally aspirated =)

*EDIT* In reference to the origional post... if you can find an Omni GLH to fix up, that would be something very unique =)

 

[Gyrene]

Originally posted by: Jeff7181

Lol... true... now watch someone come agree and be like "mine has 220HP!!!!" LOL... general rule of thumb... don't brag about the horsepower your engine makes unless it's over 300 naturally aspirated unless you're prepared to be told to sit down. And no, a N2O powered engine doesn't count as naturally aspirated =)

*EDIT* In reference to the origional post... if you can find an Omni GLH to fix up, that would be something very unique =)

What about a FI car making over 500hp, can you brag then?

 

[Analog]

Originally posted by: DougK62
Only one choice in my book: an 88 Fiero GT or Formula. Cheap, look great, RWD, engine swap kits for anything you can imagine, TONS of aftermarket and replacement parts, and they drive like they're on rails with just slight mods.

hey hey , now you're talking my language. Check out my sig...

 

[DougK62]

Typical GM engineering, bring a car out before its ready. In 1984, the first year of the Fiero, they had that problem. Unfortunately, the stigma dimmed the view of the car throughout its life. In 1988, its last year, they improved the suspension and brakes - only to sell 20,000 cars (as opposed to 120,000 in '84).

Exactly. The only cars that suffered from this were the 84 cars, and you don't want to buy them anyway. Even if you did, they had a major recall to fix it. Any 84 car either had the recall done or burnt to the ground - so no worries with it

On another note, Fieros are VERY solidly built. If I recall correctly they scored extremely well in crash testing.

 

[Haircut]

Mid 80s Audi Quattro.

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: DougK62

Typical GM engineering, bring a car out before its ready. In 1984, the first year of the Fiero, they had that problem. Unfortunately, the stigma dimmed the view of the car throughout its life. In 1988, its last year, they improved the suspension and brakes - only to sell 20,000 cars (as opposed to 120,000 in '84).

Exactly. The only cars that suffered from this were the 84 cars, and you don't want to buy them anyway. Even if you did, they had a major recall to fix it. Any 84 car either had the recall done or burnt to the ground - so no worries with it

On another note, Fieros are VERY solidly built. If I recall correctly they scored extremely well in crash testing.

Doing well in crash test ratings or not, you're gonna die if you go about 50+mph into another car.
The car is small as heck. I like the design and it's prolly the only pontiac i like till this day.

how mcuh do they run usually ? the ones that haven't burnt up

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: dtyn

Originally posted by: Jeff7181

Lol... true... now watch someone come agree and be like "mine has 220HP!!!!" LOL... general rule of thumb... don't brag about the horsepower your engine makes unless it's over 300 naturally aspirated unless you're prepared to be told to sit down. And no, a N2O powered engine doesn't count as naturally aspirated =)

*EDIT* In reference to the origional post... if you can find an Omni GLH to fix up, that would be something very unique =)

What about a FI car making over 500hp, can you brag then?

Is 500 over 300? I think so... so yes =)

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

Originally posted by: 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 ?

Those Fox-body Stangs are just as competitive as the other cars man. I've seen them run..and they did damn well.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Try S10/S15s, there are V8 conversion kits for them. And anyone who's even looked into engines knows that there's more stuff for the 350 than there is claming that they will make your penis longer. And most people don't think about them having V8s.

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

Originally posted by: yellowfiero

Originally posted by: CadetLee

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 =)

1 - Fiero
2 - Fiero
3 - Oh well, the Fiero is still a great choice.

when I went dragging..I saw a turbocharged 4.L V8 Feiro. I dunno how the hell that engine + turbo plumbing fit in there...but it did.

 

[Gyrene]

Originally posted by: Jeff7181

Originally posted by: dtyn

Originally posted by: Jeff7181

Lol... true... now watch someone come agree and be like "mine has 220HP!!!!" LOL... general rule of thumb... don't brag about the horsepower your engine makes unless it's over 300 naturally aspirated unless you're prepared to be told to sit down. And no, a N2O powered engine doesn't count as naturally aspirated =)

*EDIT* In reference to the origional post... if you can find an Omni GLH to fix up, that would be something very unique =)

What about a FI car making over 500hp, can you brag then?

Is 500 over 300? I think so... so yes =)

Yea, but you said Naturally Aspirated, I didn't know if that covered Turbos or not.

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
Try S10/S15s, there are V8 conversion kits for them. And anyone who's even looked into engines knows that there's more stuff for the 350 than there is claming that they will make your penis longer. And most people don't think about them having V8s.

Not to mention putting a 350 in an S-10 is a dirt cheap project, and simple.

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: dtyn

Originally posted by: Jeff7181

Originally posted by: dtyn

Originally posted by: Jeff7181

Lol... true... now watch someone come agree and be like "mine has 220HP!!!!" LOL... general rule of thumb... don't brag about the horsepower your engine makes unless it's over 300 naturally aspirated unless you're prepared to be told to sit down. And no, a N2O powered engine doesn't count as naturally aspirated =)

*EDIT* In reference to the origional post... if you can find an Omni GLH to fix up, that would be something very unique =)

What about a FI car making over 500hp, can you brag then?

Is 500 over 300? I think so... so yes =)

Yea, but you said Naturally Aspirated, I didn't know if that covered Turbos or not.

No it doesn't... forced air induction is not natural aspiration, it's forced. You said FI... Fuel Injection. Fuel injection isn't a type of forced air induction, it's completely natural unless you super charge it or turbo charge it.

 

[Gyrene]

Originally posted by: Jeff7181

No it doesn't... forced air induction is not natural aspiration, it's forced. You said FI... Fuel Injection. Fuel injection isn't a type of forced air induction, it's completely natural unless you super charge it or turbo charge it.

That's what I thought. FI in my book means forced induction. So to clarify, I can't brag about my hp if I have forced induction?

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Ultimate Sleeper

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: Jeff7181

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!

Lol... true... now watch someone come agree and be like "mine has 220HP!!!!" LOL... general rule of thumb... don't brag about the horsepower your engine makes unless it's over 300 naturally aspirated unless you're prepared to be told to sit down. And no, a N2O powered engine doesn't count as naturally aspirated =)

*EDIT* In reference to the origional post... if you can find an Omni GLH to fix up, that would be something very unique =)

If you have a near stock looking Corolla running 13s, I think you have something to brag about.. With 2400lb to move, you don't need a whole lot of power to get it moving.

I can't afford that, though -- might as well pick up another car...heh