easiest cars to make fast?

[asp integra]

ok, i want to sell my integra and i just want a car that i can make fast without too much money, i was thinking maybe 240 with a sr20 or something, or a4 with bigger turbo but u guys all know a shit load about cars, and i dont really care about looks too much but its got to be a decent looking car, but i just want something thats fast that i can have alot of fun in and it would have to be rwd or awd, i dont want fwd,
any suggestions or ideas?

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Fast for cheap, and RWD? 5.0L Mustang, end of story. It's the king of the fast-for-cheap category.

[Dave P]

a civic.

dropping out of a plane

[Z_Fan]

Originally posted by Dave P
a civic.

dropping out of a plane

Well, I guess that will work. Sweet idea.

Works well for all Honda's.

[ZedMan]

Still no torque though :D

[asp integra]

theres just something about mustangs i dont like, i was thinking more in the non domestic cars, like 240s with sr20s or rb25, or 300zx with the twin turbo engine (cause TT 300s are pretty expensive) or other comparable cars, i just want speed now, something fast

[MIWYFSHOTTER]

dsm

[zain123]

celica alltrac .. :D
200 hp 200 torque stock..
u can easily get it upto 300 whp with about 1500 dollar upgraded turbo / fuel kits online :)

oh did i mention its for sale !!! and i HAVE to sell it right away

[waypastfast]

1990-91 Eagle Talon TSi or mazda 323 GTX

[snowboard]

Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat
Fast for cheap, and RWD? 5.0L Mustang, end of story. It's the king of the fast-for-cheap category.

thats the whole truth and nothing but.

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by MIWYFSHOTTER
dsm

He's right...

bang for the buck mods on a DSM will "decimate all"...

Easy to make very very quick...and readily available...

[CryoCarnage]

DSM. but if you want somethign that wont break AS OFTEN (the car i post breaks midly liek stupid 17 yr old hoses) is a MK3 Toyota Supra turbo. Hardtop of course. if you stip a shit load ofunecessary stuff from one of these, you can get like 600 pounds less off a 3800 pound car. good free upgrade. bigger injectors, fuel pump, afm (or MAFT), and a huge turbo will get you in the high 12s easy. Of ocurse drag radials though. normal tires liek to spin :P. or even a mk2 supra with a 7m gte swap. tiny car and freaking fast motor. but at that poiint u have to upgrade your suspension a lot...

[kane584]

300zx all the way, or if u can afford it, get a supra, y dont even really need to mod it that much , casue u know u can kill almost anybody on the road
but 300zx's are pretty quick

[b_t]

the 300ZX is not a cheap car to make fast. Like any factory turbo car, you can make it reasonably quick for reasonable money, but then it costs an absolute fortune... like $2k USD for a new set of turbos, more like $5k if you want to get the Greddy 16Gs and go all out, and if you want shops to do you work, just for example, this is what their service book says for all kinds of service...
Timing Belt -- 11 hours
Water Pump -- 11 hours
Passenger Side Turbo -- 11 hours
Driver's Side Turbo -- 10.5 hours


I would recommend a DSM. They only break if you're an idiot, aren't ugly and overweight like Mk3 Supras, and parts are really easy to find for them.

[Bill Cosby]

you gotta sell your slow ass teggy first

and btw KANE DHOOM is a stupid movie

[kane584]

try for an eagle talon, their no that ugly and i heard they are prety quick

[Graham_A_M]

1993-1998 Supra, TT, Their EXPENSIVE to buy used, but its pretty damn cool to have a 3.0 liter 10 second car, stock engine internals. :D

An old fox body mustang would REALLY kick ass. their awesome cars, you can get a hardtop hatchback for a great deal.

:hitit:

[Speed_Dreams]

Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat
Fast for cheap, and RWD? 5.0L Mustang, end of story. It's the king of the fast-for-cheap category.

have you looked at the prices for a decent fox gt?? your talkin 10grand

a 240 w/sr20 will smoke a stock gt just so you all know

[kane584]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M
1993-1998 Supra, TT, Their EXPENSIVE to buy used, but its pretty damn cool to have a 3.0 liter 10 second car, stock engine internals. :D

An old fox body mustang would REALLY kick ass. their awesome cars, you can get a hardtop hatchback for a great deal.

:hitit:

they are extremly hard to find though, there was one in the auto trader for 45000, tt twin turbo all white supra :hitit:

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Originally posted by Speed_Dreams


have you looked at the prices for a decent fox gt?? your talkin 10grand

a 240 w/sr20 will smoke a stock gt just so you all know

A modified 5.0L will run you 10 grand, maybe. I challenge you to find a bone-stock 5.0L in Calgary to begin with, they barely exist anymore.

Closest I could find to a stock-looking 5.0:

http://www.canadatrader.com/result/detailinfo.aspx?ID=19199770&pgno=1&srt=7

$5,000. There was another 5.0L LX for 4 grand, but it didn't have the nicer wheels. Either way, it's hardly 10 grand.

So, in other words, a 240 with an expensive JDM engine swap will beat a bone-stock 5.0L. Well, wahoo for you. Drop that same 2500+ into a 5.0L, and it will tear the living shit out of a SR20'd 240.

[kane584]

Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat


A modified 5.0L will run you 10 grand, maybe. I challenge you to find a bone-stock 5.0L in Calgary to begin with, they barely exist anymore.

So, in other words, a 240 with an expensive JDM engine swap will beat a bone-stock 5.0L. Well, wahoo for you. Drop that same 2500+ into a 5.0L, and it will tear the living shit out of a SR20'd 240.

yeah but those 5.0 are the worst in fuel economy
i had a 5.9 mustang a while back in grade 11 and man i wasted tonns of $$$ on gas
not saying that the 240 is all that great on gas too but, eh.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

If you're looking to "go fast for cheap," fuel economy should be the last priority on your list. Heck, it should barely be a consideration if you're looking to go reasonably fast at all! :poosie:

[xrayvsn]

Originally posted by kane584


yeah but those 5.0 are the worst in fuel economy
i had a 5.9 mustang a while back in grade 11 and man i wasted tonns of $$$ on gas
not saying that the 240 is all that great on gas too but, eh.

Power/fuel economy

Inverse relationship there. You have to pay to play.

[2.4l]

dsm:bigpimp:
clik in sig below

[Aleks]

Old integra like yours: 6-10K +

Turbo kit (everything including clutch, exh, tunning) 6K

=

low 13s

and you look good doing it. If you blow the engine (which you won't if you're smart for 2 yrs at least) it's 400 bux for another one.

[soloracer]

Any of the old chrysler 2.2 products. The best probably being the Dodge Daytona Shelby 2.2 There is a guy I met at the track with a black Daytona running quick times with only an additional injector and a manual boost controller.

If you are looking for something cheap that can be made fast for little money it's probably best to stick with the turbo cars. Most can be made quick by turning up the boost higher than stock levels and making the appropriate fuel/timing changes. The before mentioned Celica might be a good candidate. Much cheaper than tryng to turn a non turbo car (ie: 240sx) into a turbo car. As for the Mustang train of thought what would it take to make 300 hp on an older 5.0 version and how much would it cost? I'm sure that the turbo 2.2 chrysler motor could do it cheaper than the 5.0 Just my $0.02

[dudeman]

depends how much you wanna spend, i worked it out, if you have any kind of mechanic friends, you can build a ridiculously fast 300 for 25000. Sound like a lot? i work at zr auto, and i know that for 25000 that 300 would keep up with or eat those cars for breakfast! That is, if you are a mechanic or have a buddy who is, otherwise, double that... and just to stir stuff up a bit, skylines are family cars! hehehe! thats right i said it!

[85regal]

240 with stock sr20 should be pretty close to a stock 5.0 mustang...240's are slow to begin with...with sr20 you should run in the 15's, same as stock mustang...so say both cars are around 5000-6000, so blower on the mustang...13's...sr20 swap..2500...15's...hmm...why not buy a pulsar gti-r for about 8000 and call it a day...awd...drive it year round...

oh and by the way...cheap and fast do not go together no matter what it is....if you want to go fast it's always about how much money...

[Lo)2enz0]

Originally posted by 85regal
240 with stock sr20 should be pretty close to a stock 5.0 mustang...240's are slow to begin with...with sr20 you should run in the 15's, same as stock mustang...so say both cars are around 5000-6000, so blower on the mustang...13's...sr20 swap..2500...15's...hmm...why not buy a pulsar gti-r for about 8000 and call it a day...awd...drive it year round...

oh and by the way...cheap and fast do not go together no matter what it is....if you want to go fast it's always about how much money...


ha ha ha, your funny. get your numbers straight. i used to smoke 5.0's with my old ca18. so in other words, a 5.0 is fast for a 16 year old.

and if you look around you can get a 240sx for $3500, swap in a sr20 and your looking at around $7000 for a decent car thats faster than 80% of the cars on the road. best bang for your buck, fun to drive, and damn sexy.

[ProjectR]

2nd Generation RX7's Turbo, these are from 87-91 I think...and about 180-210hp depending on the year...if you can find one then i recommend checking it out. cept they eat alot of gas!

[88CRX]

This thread name should be changed to "what would everyone buy if you wanted to go fast for cheap" lol.

People are sooooo biased lol.

[teggypimp95]

Originally posted by Dave P
a civic.

dropping out of a plane

Thats what i call High end power lol

[heavyD]

Originally posted by 85regal
240 with stock sr20 should be pretty close to a stock 5.0 mustang...240's are slow to begin with...with sr20 you should run in the 15's, same as stock mustang...so say both cars are around 5000-6000, so blower on the mustang...13's...sr20 swap..2500...15's...hmm...why not buy a pulsar gti-r for about 8000 and call it a day...awd...drive it year round...


Ha Ha! Funny stuff. I don't like Mustangs but they offer the best bang for the buck. A 5.0L w/intake & exhaust and you will have to invest $$$$ in an import to get to the same place. DSM is the next way to go as you have AWD plus the cast iron block 4G63 is stronger & responds to mods better, and has a gazillion turbo options compared to the SR20. DSM parts are cheaper and DSM's don't rust near as bad as 240's. I would place a B-series Honda with a cheap turbo kit ahead of a 240. 240's sold in very small numbers in North America due to better alternatives in Preludes, DSM's & Integras so you have to pay inflated costs for a rusty old 240 that is slower than a Honda Fit without an engine swap. Many more better condition Hondas on the used market to choose from.

[M_K_3]

dsm would be good but hmmm might break down lol

[lbrowne]

I have to agree with what some with actual unbiased opinions have provided, an older 5.0 stang pound for pound, bang for the buck, is the EASIEST to make go fast for cheap.

Properly driven they're no slouch either when stock, or nearly stock - notice I said properly driven. (AOD need not apply ;) )

I'm not a mustang lover by any means, but I respect what that car has been for decades. Absolutely tough as nails when it comes to taking abuse.

So all this and still being reliable. (which goes a long way)

[85regal]

Originally posted by Lo)2enz0



ha ha ha, your funny. get your numbers straight. i used to smoke 5.0's with my old ca18. so in other words, a 5.0 is fast for a 16 year old.

and if you look around you can get a 240sx for $3500, swap in a sr20 and your looking at around $7000 for a decent car thats faster than 80% of the cars on the road. best bang for your buck, fun to drive, and damn sexy.

faster then 80% of cars on the road???? and umm...my numbers are right....and 240's with sr20's are not fast...yes they are quick and fun...but even a bone stock 3.5 altima would pull on it..

[CryoCarnage]

Originally posted by b_t
I would recommend a DSM. They only break if you're an idiot, aren't ugly and overweight like Mk3 Supras, and parts are really easy to find for them.
Since when is crankwalking an owners fault?
Second one is opinionaed but you can make these crushed velour quarter mile ccrushers.
and parts are even easier to find for mark 3's.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by CryoCarnage

Since when is crankwalking an owners fault?


Research before you post. :whipped: 1G's weren't afflicted at all which are the bang for the buck models as 2G's cost more and a few mostly between 1995 - 1997 models apparently had some cases though barely any that were documented as really CW. In reality most people that say they had CW really didn't as it was a convienient excuse for poor tuning. There were no technical bulletins or recalls whatsoever.

[schurchill39]

Originally posted by Speed_Dreams


have you looked at the prices for a decent fox gt?? your talkin 10grand

a 240 w/sr20 will smoke a stock gt just so you all know



Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat


A modified 5.0L will run you 10 grand, maybe. I challenge you to find a bone-stock 5.0L in Calgary to begin with, they barely exist anymore.

Closest I could find to a stock-looking 5.0:

http://www.canadatrader.com/result/detailinfo.aspx?ID=19199770&pgno=1&srt=7

$5,000. There was another 5.0L LX for 4 grand, but it didn't have the nicer wheels. Either way, it's hardly 10 grand.



$8,000 (http://www.forsalebyphoto.ab.ca/Shopexd.asp?id=5548)

[schurchill39]

Originally posted by Speed_Dreams


have you looked at the prices for a decent fox gt?? your talkin 10grand

a 240 w/sr20 will smoke a stock gt just so you all know



Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat


A modified 5.0L will run you 10 grand, maybe. I challenge you to find a bone-stock 5.0L in Calgary to begin with, they barely exist anymore.

Closest I could find to a stock-looking 5.0:

http://www.canadatrader.com/result/detailinfo.aspx?ID=19199770&pgno=1&srt=7

$5,000. There was another 5.0L LX for 4 grand, but it didn't have the nicer wheels. Either way, it's hardly 10 grand.


Modified $6,000 (http://www.forsalebyphoto.ab.ca/Shopexd.asp?id=5585)

$8,000 (http://www.forsalebyphoto.ab.ca/Shopexd.asp?id=5548)

$9,500 (http://www.forsalebyphoto.ab.ca/Shopexd.asp?id=5486)

Not to say that i havent seen them for 3-5k but there definitly are a fair amount (if not an equal amount from what i have seen) of 5.0's that are pretty pricey. It seems like if they are modified then the lower the price. I have seen the first one in person and its very very quick

[SilverBoost]

Originally posted by 88CRX
This thread name should be changed to "what would everyone buy if you wanted to go fast for cheap" lol.

People are sooooo biased lol.


yeah I agree....

and besides, if you really want fast for cheap, buy a sport bike.

[SilverBoost]

double post

[CryoCarnage]

Originally posted by heavyD


Research before you post. :whipped: 1G's weren't afflicted at all which are the bang for the buck models as 2G's cost more and a few mostly between 1995 - 1997 models apparently had some cases though barely any that were documented as really CW. In reality most people that say they had CW really didn't as it was a convienient excuse for poor tuning. There were no technical bulletins or recalls whatsoever.
umm 1g's were affected. i think it was half way into 92 no? :D

[Ekliptix]

Any 5L mustang in good or bad condition
Buy slicks and maybe gears(probably done already).
Add:
-Nitrous (if you're cheap), or
-turbo kit (if you can spent more), or
-build or had a turbo kit built which is a lot cheaper then pre fab-ed kits.

= go fast in a straigt line.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Subaru WRX, AUDI S4....for $1000 a chipped S4 is VERY fast, and for thw WRX, just doing a full exhaust (1200) (that car even has a cat BEFORE the turbo), with engine management (1000) gets you 50 more whp.

Mark

[Unknown303]

Get a dodge Omni. I sport compact magazine last year there was an article on cheap street racers and the omni was insane. think it had almost 300 hp when they were done with some minor mods.

[T78Supra1]

A Mustang will smoke almost anything with 10,000 of work, there is so much engine to work with however, On the track a $9,000 dollar stock miata will blow it away on the turns. Mustang would simply fish tail into the corner.
It all depends on what you want.

Mustang (cheap drag Car)
or

If you want handling and a 11-12sec Quarter Mile 1991 Skyline GTR only cost you about 22,000...and the 15year old car will out last a new mustang in reliability anyday.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by CryoCarnage

umm 1g's were affected. i think it was half way into 92 no? :D

No. Half way into 92 they changed to the 7-bolt design but 1G 7-bolts have no parts at all in common with 2G 7-bolts. The block, crankshaft, bearings, pistons, rods, head, manifolds, crank sensors, etc are all different. You have no higher chance of getting CW on a 1G than you do on any FI engine. FYI CW can happen on any engine and has.

6-bolt 4G63's are desired because they have a slightly beefier bottom end and the head has larger intake ports but even that has changed as many in the DSM scene are finding the 2G head while having smaller intake ports actually flow better due to a better angle of entry to the cylinder. I had a 6-bolt Talon and a 7-bolt Eclipse and actually preferred the 7-bolt engine as the byproduct of lightening the internals is much better response and willingess to rev.

[JJLuke]

90-93 DSM buy one pre-modded, tweak it, and you're set

Has a 90AWD, I did my upgrades myself, was really price concious. Completed it in about a year's timeframe altogether. For a $5,000 budget INCLUDING cost of car, I ran a 13.9 on the quarter and still got upwards of 25 MPG city driving. reliability for me was interestingly above average. I've heard horror stories and I've heard good stories. The cars are just like any other.

[85regal]

Originally posted by T78Supra1


If you want handling and a 11-12sec Quarter Mile 1991 Skyline GTR only cost you about 22,000...and the 15year old car will out last a new mustang in reliability anyday.

wow....it's amazing how mis informed some people are here...ok so yes you can buy a skyline gtr in good shape for 22,000, but it is certainly not going to run 11's or 12's stock. you are talking sportbike teritory there.. you might get a high 13 out of it in calgary if you can drive. and yes i have driven a few of them. and again...how much do you want to spend? including maintenance...anybody here ever price out a clutch for a gtr??? you would be amazed..if you want fast in a straight line buy a domestic v8 car and go nuts..if you want fast and cornering...it won't be cheap..

[T78Supra1]

Sorry you are right.....
What i was thinking of a bodies here in Calgary,
with a Greddy T88 Single Turbo Conversion
Ran 11.9 at Race City...

[RotaryDrifter]

DSM...... end of story, people on here bash on dsm's for the same reason as highschool kids do. they dont know fuck all about them to actually maintain one. ill admit that talons compared to hondas prolly do have more problems, but with enough knowledge about them (www.dsmtuners.com) i'm sure you would know how you take care of a dsm ;)


just like EK 2.0 said, dsm will "decimate all" :D


5.0 comes Second. :thumbsup:

[BiG_BoI_LuDe]

i ask you to remember labour on a 5.0 mustang.. not cheap...

[89coupe]

Mustang hands down. Nothing will come close for the cost.

You can pick up a modifed stang already for $5-9K depending on the shape, throw a 100shot of nitrous on it and you have yourself a 12sec street car.

[kaput]

.

[b_t]

Originally posted by BiG_BoI_LuDe
i ask you to remember labour on a 5.0 mustang.. not cheap...

labor on a domestic car not cheap? AHAHAH

[Ekliptix]

No kidding.

[BiG_BoI_LuDe]

Originally posted by b_t


labor on a domestic car not cheap? AHAHAH

Hmm I'm really lost concidering I don't have the word "Domestic" in my post...

my comment was directed to the 5.0... not domestics... concidering I'm a mechanic think I would know my labour prices :)
and I do a shit load of imports and domestics

[EK 2.0]

man I really miss Cyclone when I read thru threads like this...:cry:

[frostyda9]

Early 90's Vettes. Like the 5-0, it goes fast in a straight line and has HUGE potential for mods. Unlike the Stang, it handles well.

[talonboi]

i would go with a dsm,
its cheap. 3-5g's
its easy to find parts
its easy to work on
but...
their old cars, wear and tears will catch up to u.
a stock talon awd tsi should run 15s (i think, never made it to race city, always broke down before i got to it)
not alot of shops like the dsm. even dsm owners hate their car. its like a bastard child you never wanted

240sx/Sr20 would be my second pick
has many aftermarket support
is you get bored of the sr20, buy a rb motor
a stock 240sx Sr20 can run low 14's or even high 13's
remember theres different types of SR20's
some come with a BB turbo

mustang would be my 3rd pick
its a V8......need to know more?

[talonboi]

double post

[Ekliptix]

aleks car was a winner.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[lbrowne]

You know, if you're either bit handy with a wrench and would like TONS of room to work on a car... get a 70s GM boat with at least a 350 small block. Do the heads, cam, higher stall, gears....some giggle juice on tap just in case...

You'll have a fast reliable car but be ready to man that vessel cuz dem cars are huge. Some of those older cars you can almost stand in the engine bay with the motor.

A 5.0 would be much faster with the same work done to it but you can fit most imports in the trunk. Oh and get used to using the 2-foot stomp on the brakes when you need to stop from driving spiritedly ;)

[Akagi]

300zx.... not so much. It can be modified yes, however its Heavy! something like 3400 pounds with a driver..

For Engine capabilities
RB6DETT and 2JZE

* GTR skyline * and MK1V supra are the quickest means of Exessive monsterous power!.

[Go4Long]

Originally posted by talonboi
even dsm owners hate their car. its like a bastard child you never wanted


lol...I couldn't agree more...no matter how much you spend on a DSM...stupid small shit will still break, but it is a 15 year old car, what do you expect...yesterday my fuse controlling power to the fuel pump(and cam angle sensor) decided to die on crowchild trail in the middle of rush hour...was it fun? no, will stupid shit like that still happen in a 15 year old honda? sure.

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by Akagi
300zx.... not so much. It can be modified yes, however its Heavy! something like 3400 pounds with a driver..

For Engine capabilities
RB6DETT and 2JZE

* GTR skyline * and MK1V supra are the quickest means of Exessive monsterous power!.

GTR Skylines weigh almost as much as 300ZXs...

For cheap speed, it's Mustangs or DSMs.

And bikes, of course. 600s will eat most anything on four wheels.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD


And bikes, of course. 600s will eat most anything on four wheels.

True that, but that's another category entirely. :D

[b_t]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD


GTR Skylines weigh almost as much as 300ZXs...

For cheap speed, it's Mustangs or DSMs.

And bikes, of course. 600s will eat most anything on four wheels.

Power in GTRs and 300ZXs is not cheap at all... 300zx for instance, a good turbo upgrade will set you back $3k plus install, and if you don't want to do it yourself (and you definitely do not want to work on a 300ZX if at all possible), its another $3k for install.

Mustangs.. I would recommend that over a DSM, unless you like good looking cars, in which case the 2nd gen DSM is king :D

600 bikes will destroy anything with less then 350whp. ride a 600 for a year then get a liter bike and you will smoke anything you want.

[carter_prelude]

anything thats already turbo'd (stock) lol...crank up the boost rebuild your motor and away you go with a few mods you'll be fast.

[CalgarySupra]

supra for relability and extereme day to day preformance. and more fuel efficent

[94teg]

Mustang 5 litre would be the cheapest to mod, but then you have to deal with a ugly car.

[Ekliptix]

remove your mom from the passenger seat and it'll be less ugly. :guns:

[85regal]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by Ekliptix
remove your mom from the passenger seat and it'll be less ugly. :guns:


boo-ya!!

[tsi_neal]

this thread is comical, "i want to go fast for cheap, what do i buy" "buy a 22,000 dollar skyline, mod it and your set" last i checked 22grand wasnt cheap...

[Arthur Dent]

mostly anything with a factory turbo is cheap to make faster.

old turbo Dodges, DSMs, etc.

Chevy V8 have super cheap hop-up parts. Put one of those in a Fiero (lookup V8 Archie)

[Akagi]

steal a space shuttle.... then give it some chinese deckles.
cost you 5 dollars . you'll be rice and 16000 km per minute

[Aleks]

Originally posted by Ekliptix
aleks car was a winner.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

:cry:

I miss that car still. I should have found a way to keep it. It was an easy 12s car with some better tires.

[RWD]

i would jsut get a 4agze mr2.. those are quick

[94teg]

Originally posted by Ekliptix
remove your mom from the passenger seat and it'll be less ugly. :guns:

Good come back buddy..... lol

what's your avatar for?? to remind you where your messages are and what your name is?? haha

[Synne]

I think to stay under the $8,000 mark.

-SR20DET 240SX.
-7MGTE MKIII Supra.
-Turbo II FC3S RX-7.
-DSM TSi Talon.

Those are very available cars that all have capabilities on a budget.

I think everyone here is somewhat hitting the mark.

[Darkane]

Originally posted by 94teg


Good come back buddy..... lol

what's your avatar for?? to remind you where your messages are and what your name is?? haha

Wow and a year later... :rofl:

[A790]

No kidding... this thread was DEAD lol.

[Cypresskilla]

But don't talons have reliability issues ( Turbo ones atleast

[ScottysZ]

Originally posted by tsi_neal
this thread is comical, "i want to go fast for cheap, what do i buy" "buy a 22,000 dollar skyline, mod it and your set" last i checked 22grand wasnt cheap...

Buy my car for the very reasonable price of 19 grand, do a cam swap, throw on some bolt-ons, pull out a bit of useless shit, and hit 10s. V8 ftw!:D


O, and :clap: for dead threads!

[A790]

Want to go fast for cheap? Sport bike FTW.

[finboy]

Originally posted by 94teg


Good come back buddy..... lol

what's your avatar for?? to remind you where your messages are and what your name is?? haha

it took you a year and thats the best you came up with????

FAIL :thumbsdow

[GITRDUN]

Originally posted by 88CRX
This thread name should be changed to "what would everyone buy if you wanted to go fast for cheap" lol.

People are sooooo biased lol.

Ding ding ding! :thumbsup:

I only read the first page, but assuming the intial poster is looking for go-fast-in-a-straight-line kind of fast, there is no better bang/buck alternative to a 5.0 Mustang.

Statements such as "but I don't like the way Mustangs look" and "they get piss poor mileage" are besides the point. Anything else than a 5.0 Stang will cost you more to make fast, and (most likely) be less reliable too!

I'm by far not a Mustang lover, I'd never buy one personally, but being unbiased allows you to realistically evaluate all options.

Another very decent alternative are 4th-gen f-bodies (Camaro's & Trans Am's). 5.7 V8-equipped LT1 (93-97) and LS1 (98-02), they can run 14.0 and 13.0 flat respectively, bone stock (at sea level mind you). You can find a 98 Camaro Z28 for 15 grand, if not less, put down 300whp and run low 13s all day (at sea level) bone stock... if that's not a good performance bargain, then I'm not sure what is! Oh and did I mention 18mpg city and 28mpg highway? That's better than a freakin S2000, yet with an engine almost 3X the size.

And may I dare say, the 98-02 TransAM WS6 is one of the most agressive looking vehicles ever made IMO, but on a message board full of ppl that think an S13 Nissan is sexy... that might not mean much.

http://www.nitrousdirect.com/images/customers/ravenousta/554220_79_full.jpg

[smontyLS1]

v8 rx7. check out www.v8rx7forum.com

rx7s break down all the time, find a broken one, pull the engine,
put in a 5.3L from some chev truck get a big camshaft and get nitrous. LSx engines can go 150 wet shot with no issues. I would think that would run you around 10,000 unless you need someone else to do all the work.

[Ekliptix]

FC RX-7's can by done for not a lot of $, but any FD LS1 will end up costing $20k+.

Also, I've had zero reliability issues with my 5L mustang, but if I were to spent more money on it, it'd be in the suspension then brake area where it's not strong.

[ScottysZ]

Originally posted by GITRDUN

I'm by far not a Mustang lover, I'd never buy one personally, but being unbiased allows you to realistically evaluate all options.

Another very decent alternative are 4th-gen f-bodies (Camaro's & Trans Am's). 5.7 V8-equipped LT1 (93-97) and LS1 (98-02), they can run 14.0 and 13.0 flat respectively, bone stock (at sea level mind you). You can find a 98 Camaro Z28 for 15 grand, if not less, put down 300whp and run low 13s all day (at sea level) bone stock... if that's not a good performance bargain, then I'm not sure what is! Oh and did I mention 18mpg city and 28mpg highway? That's better than a freakin S2000, yet with an engine almost 3X the size.

And may I dare say, the 98-02 TransAM WS6 is one of the most agressive looking vehicles ever made IMO, but on a message board full of ppl that think an S13 Nissan is sexy... that might not mean much.

http://www.nitrousdirect.com/images/customers/ravenousta/554220_79_full.jpg

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

My 5.0 was far from reliable but I think it had had a hard life, but you still cant argue with the fast and cheap argument. 4th gen f-bodys are the way to go if you want a bit of handling, braking, and style to go with it.

[tictactoe2004]

Originally posted by ScottysZ


:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

My 5.0 was far from reliable but I think it had had a hard life, but you still cant argue with the fast and cheap argument. 4th gen f-bodys are the way to go if you want a bit of handling, braking, and style to go with it.

:werd: :werd: mustangs get beat harder than a trailer park wife and they still take it with a smile..

[asp integra]

wow, old thread resurection batman, hahahaha i think i made this last year about this time hahahhahahahah

[Moe Man]

ok i might be bias but, 5.0 all the way. this is my second one and i couldnt believe how much abuse my 89 took. i got it off a farm with no tranny half an interior for 1800 and spent about 5 grand and sold it for 8500. that thing would pretty much kill 95% of the cars on the road.

i picked up a supercharger kit for 2300 bux. if any of you guys can find a supercharger kit for 2300 bux for any other car i will chop my balls off. BTW: the 5.0l has its own performance store in calgary, i dont see a DSM store in calgary........

as for looks......i have to run away from my car at petters drive-in because i will have a crowd asking a million questions about my car.

here is 43 pages of a thread called ( the nicest fox body mustangs )

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=539102

if you can say that a 5.0l is ugly after seeing this thread.......you have a problem.

[tictactoe2004]

Originally posted by Moe Man
if any of you guys can find a supercharger kit for 2300 bux for any other car i will chop my balls off.

I love my mustang to death.. but thats.. hardcore hahahhah

[A3GTiVR6SC]

Originally posted by asp integra
wow, old thread resurection batman, hahahaha i think i made this last year about this time hahahhahahahah


Its better then reposting the same FAQ over an over again, right? lol

DSM ftw!:D

[A3GTiVR6SC]

Originally posted by Moe Man
i dont see a DSM store in calgary........



so... what does this mean?? we can't ship anything?

RTMracing in Ontario can get any DSM part you can find on slowboyracing.com.. plus there is always Ebay.:thumbsup:



i picked up a supercharger kit for 2300 bux. if any of you guys can find a supercharger kit for 2300 bux for any other car i will chop my balls off. BTW: the 5.0l has its own performance store in calgary, i dont see a DSM store in calgary........

Turbo FTW... usually a cheaper setup too. check out forcedperformance.com



as for looks......i have to run away from my car at petters drive-in because i will have a crowd asking a million questions about my car.

sorry to wreck to mood an all but.. 2G DSM is a way bigger bitch-magnet then a drop-top 5L.

[tictactoe2004]

Originally posted by A3GTiVR6SC
2G DSM is a way bigger bitch-magnet then a drop-top 5L. :poosie:

hahahah gl with that

[A3GTiVR6SC]

Originally posted by tictactoe2004


hahahah gl with that


HAHAhahahah o i have tons of luck... i might of been a lil biased with "way better" but lets see how many "+1" i see...:rofl: