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¯\_(ツ)_/¯
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Dork
10/27/15 7:35 a.m.
oldopelguy wrote: ...a van is probably the easiest vehicle to do it in.

Mazdax605
Mazdax605 UltraDork
10/27/15 7:35 a.m.
failboat wrote:
Maniac0301 wrote: And dont forget about a the 1st generation Mazda MPV which has available AWD and a 3.0l V6 making 200hp. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZidEs8V2iKg
I have a last year 1st gen MPV...the v6 is rated more like 160 hp I believe. Wow I better get a for sale ad together. I've been trying to figure out how to get rid of it...definitely challenge priced. Starts, runs, drives, needs work, looks decent. The trans is the same as the pathfinder. And 300zx. Hence why there's a 300zxtt swapped one running around. Google mpvtt

I'm interested in said van. Let me know what you want for it.

Dbussey1
Dbussey1 New Reader
10/27/15 7:47 a.m.

Mitsubishi Expo/Colt Vista with a 4g63t could be quite nice.

ultraclyde
ultraclyde UltraDork
10/27/15 7:51 a.m.

This sounds interesting but I'm seeing lots of rollover potential too. Hope GRM has paid up their insurance.

EDIT: Athens GA Safari - $495, V6, needs a fuel pump to run. http://athensga.craigslist.org/cto/5259434065.html

moparman76_69
moparman76_69 UltraDork
10/27/15 8:11 a.m.

I really wish I had kept better records for the van now. I'm sure I could bring it in under budget if I had built it with the challenge in mind.

Karl La Follette
Karl La Follette UltraDork
10/27/15 8:14 a.m.

1 quest 1 merc/quest 1 mits expo in stable

Billy_Bottle_Caps
Billy_Bottle_Caps Dork
10/27/15 8:42 a.m.

So is this class a go for sure? The higher ups have ok'd it'?

Spinout007
Spinout007 GRM+ Memberand UberDork
10/27/15 9:04 a.m.
06HHR wrote: How about an AWD 1997-2005 Pontiac Montana (GM U body, successor to the old "dustbuster" minivans) with a Series II 3800SC swapped in. Pretty sure I could find the van and the engine for about 500 each. Everything should bolt together like legos, just have to figure out the ECM and wiring. Or just turbo the 3.4.. Hopefully the transmission will hold up long enough for a few neutral drops at the drags.. EDIT: Just did a wiki search and the second gen came with the 3.9, which is a 240 horse variant of the 3.4, wonder if they have any cams available?

Why would you neutral drop a turbocharged automatic????

failboat
failboat UberDork
10/27/15 9:14 a.m.

In reply to Mazdax605:

Thanks, Sent you a pm

Nick (Not-Stig) Comstock
Nick (Not-Stig) Comstock UltimaDork
10/27/15 9:15 a.m.

It takes serious effort and want to flip a safari/Astro. I can't speak to the others but those take desire to flip.

pimpm3
pimpm3 Dork
10/27/15 9:18 a.m.

It is official and approved by the staff.

Billy_Bottle_Caps
Billy_Bottle_Caps Dork
10/27/15 9:25 a.m.

In reply to pimpm3:

Thanks appreciate the info, off to CL.....

singleslammer
singleslammer UberDork
10/27/15 9:29 a.m.

I spent an hour last night looking at sub $1500 vans on CL. Thanks guys.

Failboat - add me to the interested party list. I would love to hear more. My Wife's first real car was a first gen MPV. That things was a tank!

bluej
bluej SuperDork
10/27/15 9:43 a.m.
singleslammer wrote: I spent an hour last night looking at sub $1500 vans on CL. Thanks guys. Failboat - add me to the interested party list. I would love to hear more. My Wife's first real car was a first gen MPV. That things was a tank!

hey! get in line!

pimpm3
pimpm3 Dork
10/27/15 9:44 a.m.
Junkyard_Dog wrote: Does this count? Just acquired for $200 and drove it home!

I think so, it's like a chey dajiban.

dyintorace
dyintorace GRM+ Memberand UberDork
10/27/15 9:49 a.m.

While it is from a different magazine, this video is relevant. 1029 hp Honda Odyssey! Van content starts at the 6:40 mark.

Crazy van build

The_Jed
The_Jed UberDork
10/27/15 9:57 a.m.

NMNA (thanfully)

http://raydennisonchevy.com/details/1996-Chevrolet-ChevyVan-Pekin-IL/7107080?cid=0

Price is down to $490.

singleslammer
singleslammer UberDork
10/27/15 10:09 a.m.

In reply to bluej:

You are WAY closer than me

bmw88rider
bmw88rider GRM+ Memberand Dork
10/27/15 11:13 a.m.

Time for a rally Expo. :)

Here is a little inspiration:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQROELotLjk

failboat
failboat UberDork
10/27/15 11:15 a.m.

Grm adds a minivan category and all of a sudden my old van is on its way to being sold it would seem. Sold into becoming a RACEVAN even! Thanks GRM!

Rusted_Busted_Spit
Rusted_Busted_Spit GRM+ Memberand UberDork
10/27/15 11:22 a.m.

My favorite minivan. maybe you could lease it for 3 days under the cap?

failboat
failboat UberDork
10/27/15 11:24 a.m.

I want to see at least one first gen gm dustbuster van there. I mean there has to be.

pimpm3
pimpm3 Dork
10/27/15 11:55 a.m.

I was in the junkyard today and I must say the first gen mpv is a good bit smaller then the other minivans parked near it. Just saying...

Trackmouse
Trackmouse HalfDork
10/27/15 12:12 p.m.

I'm going to guess a 4g63 awd caravan will take it all. So cheap to build if you can find one.

Ranger50
Ranger50 PowerDork
10/27/15 12:44 p.m.

And here I was thinking front sumped Ford with an auto and exploder 8.8 with a truck, or would it be a van?, load of minitruck parts in a shorty Caravan be a winner/hoot?

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