I bought it (mostly because it was really cheap) to go vintage racing, but it's going to realistically be at least a year or two before I get to it. So I started thinking about what other engine/trans might drop in without having to hack it up and get it driveable. First thought was miata, but bmw? volvo? s10/gm v6? 1st gen sportage with boost? Guess it depends what I can nab on the cheap for a donor.
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April 19, 2011 4:09 p.m. oldtin Dork
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April 19, 2011 5:28 p.m. LSX_510 New Reader
hrdlydangerous wrote:
LSX 510 said:
well given the rear bumper has the cut outs for the exhaust im still saying trans am, even if it is a lt or sbc let me know if you need any parts for it, I have 2 fbodys myself and have tons of extra racing junk for them
Wow. You're pretty observant. I was just showing off the fact that the bottom of the car looks better than the top right now. You have mail, sir.
My ex had a 02 ws6.. I think I have spent more time under a fbody than in my own bed lol.. I was going to compliment you on the cleanness lol.. kinda made me jealous.
that civic is berkeleying AWESOME!!! Please say your going to build a vitara engine for it? PLEASE?
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April 19, 2011 5:29 p.m. LSX_510 New Reader
Side note lol, How the heck do I check my mail? I dont see a PM any where on here lol
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April 19, 2011 5:38 p.m. aussiesmg SuperDork
will return
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April 19, 2011 6:20 p.m. JoeyM SuperDork
I'm trying to build a replica of this....
....with a locost-style chassis and a body I fabricate out of junk. It has taken a few years, but this is what I've done so far.
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April 19, 2011 6:27 p.m. LSX_510 New Reader
^ I will park next to you for sure, thats sick!
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April 19, 2011 6:36 p.m. eastsidemav Reader
No photos right now, but my 3rd-gen Firebird just ran and was able to move backward and forward in the garage in the past week. Time for bodywork and wiring. With a little luck, we'll have more than a day or two to sort the car out before the challenge this time around.
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April 19, 2011 6:40 p.m. hrdlydangerous Reader
LSX_510 wrote:
Side note lol, How the heck do I check my mail? I dont see a PM any where on here lol
It should come right through your email.
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April 19, 2011 6:41 p.m. JoeyM SuperDork
LSX_510 wrote:
^ I will park next to you for sure, thats sick!
Thanks. I'm having fun, but it's sometimes frustrating....I never really worked on cars much, so every step of the process is new to me.
The sheetmetal on it came from two water heaters, a file cabinet, a washing machine, a box fan, a washing machine stand, and an upright freezer.
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April 19, 2011 7:20 p.m. LSX_510 New Reader
It should come right through your email.
Never got it?
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April 19, 2011 7:29 p.m. JoeyM SuperDork
LSX_510 wrote:
It should come right through your email.
Never got it?
I just sent you a PM. If your profile on this site has a valid email address, it will be sent to that address. Check your email address, and respond if you get it.
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April 19, 2011 8:08 p.m. AutoXR Reader
Coming back in 2011 - got everything I need to build another motor. The current one has a rather large hole in it.
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April 19, 2011 8:58 p.m. speedbiu New Reader
Were doing a 1984 corvette we picked up for 1200.00 bucks.
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April 19, 2011 9:31 p.m. Karl La Follette Dork
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April 19, 2011 9:37 p.m. MrJoshua SuperDork
In reply to Karl La Follette: Is that going to be an eVil alliance?
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April 19, 2011 9:43 p.m. Junkyard_Dog Dork
Karl La Follette wrote:
Needs more of this: $900 Renault GTA
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April 19, 2011 9:47 p.m. turboHLS30 New Reader
Junkyard_Dog wrote:
Karl La Follette wrote:
Needs more of this: $900 Renault GTA
Agreed
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June 8, 2011 8:11 p.m. speedbiu New Reader
Well anyone wanna up date there builds.Its only 4 months away!! Someone should be getting close to a test run,I hope.Were gonna be down to the wire if we make it this year.
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June 9, 2011 12:15 a.m. Tom Heath Web Manager
LSX_510 wrote:
It should come right through your email.
Never got it?
It should be arriving at your yahoo account that starts with "rollin". Send me an email if you need help.
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June 9, 2011 12:25 a.m. turboHLS30 Reader
I ended up changing plans motor-wise for the Z. I'm going to be running a turbo 280zx motor with some goodies. Megasquirt, T3/T04 turbo, 440cc injectors, FMIC, and some other stuff. Looking to make 300-350hp to the wheels. 2400lbs after some weight reduction makes for a pretty potent car. Hoping I can get it up and running in the next week and a half. Then I must practice AutoX for the rest of the summer.
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June 9, 2011 1:21 a.m. Derick Freese Dork
I'm hoping my teammate from last year is building again this year. I won't be able to build my own AGAIN (sigh). It's a shame because I have the car, but not the work space and dollars to put it all together.
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June 9, 2011 5:10 p.m. speedbiu New Reader
Were are you going to practice autocrossing we have a heck of a time finding a old lot that they will allow us to use.
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June 9, 2011 5:24 p.m. tb Reader
I just started the toughest part, at least for me: Shopping for a car
hopefully I will make it down there again this year...
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June 9, 2011 6:21 p.m. turboHLS30 Reader
speedbiu wrote:
Were are you going to practice autocrossing we have a heck of a time finding a old lot that they will allow us to use.
I was going to hit up some of the local AutoXes. I've never done it before so it will be an experience. The problem is I'll be learning my car as well as how to AutoX.
