Cheap cars that like boost?

In reply to mad_machine :

Thought about those too, but I heard the 4-banger E36s had torsion beam rear ends

In reply to mad_machine :

Older than I'd like, but DSMs aren't out of the question

Dootz said:

In reply to AnthonyGS :

I've been in an NA, I have longer legs and a shorter torso than the other way around. I'd feel cramped anyway with the way I sit

A foamectomy is your friend.  Also a NC is a bit more roomy and there is a blower available for it.

In reply to Stanger2000 :

I already have a parts pit for my current car lol

In reply to PseudoSport :

Nice motor, but not interested in having solid axle suspension in both the front and rear

In reply to Tom Suddard :

All I know of is the 350Z, which I heard wasn't really good with boost (due to high-compression)

In reply to 8valve :

Yes, in CA - though I'd probably be able to find a smog shop that's friendly

In reply to pres589 :

I like the idea of a Roadmaster, but no IRS

In reply to Stefan :

I'm not finding an NC for under $3500

Dootz said:

In reply to Daylan C :

How od SC300s drive? Are they boaty and numb, or decent?

No idea. Never driven one. 

Also just realized who posted the jeep suggestion. That solid axle jeep probably handles better than anything I own right now.

Supercoupe/XR7. Cheap, RWD, IRS, engine built for boost, available manual or automatic.

Probe gt with f2t.  Boost to moon. Make 400ft lb of torque.  Destroy front tires

I've seen a few Mazdaspeed6's in that range. 

RX8 or C4 

Nissan Hardbody Pickup..

In reply to ztnedman1 :

Are there any engine swaps for the RX-8 that don't have issues dropping in?

Dootz said:

In reply to mad_machine :

Thought about those too, but I heard the 4-banger E36s had torsion beam rear ends

Where’d you hear that? The regular  4 cylinder E36 is basically the same as the 6 cylinder cars.

The oddball 318ti hatchback has similar rear suspension to an E30.

Id say gs300. Budget for coilovers to make it fun to drive, but they are pleasant, roomy, have good power potential from stock engine AND stock auto trans, have decent suspension options, and are in the budget. 

dxman92 said:

Nissan Hardbody Pickup..

Yes, ka-t.org. Truck block and strong.

Just for completeness' sake, for some reason all the JDM reardrive engine swap sets (engine/trans/ECU) have skyrocketed in price recently... except for the 200hp BEAMS 3S-GE engine from the Altezza, which can still be had for $1000 or so all-in.  You would just need to source a throttle pedal to make it work.

No, it isn't boost, but it's half the dollar/horsepower of a SR20DET swap.  Or even an RB20DET swap, which used to be priced at "please buy this E36 M3 they stuffed into our shipping container, so we don't have to scrap it" cheap prices.

Redblock Volvo...