If you were going to build a car...

[epp01]

What would you guys do, your budget is about 10,000-15,000 for whatever you want, I'm not looking for "how fast" of a car you could build for 10-15g's but what would you guys buy or build if you had that to throw at a summer / project car. I'm trying to decide on my next build and not sure. I do want boost, so that'll factory in, also the more unique the better, don't say mustangs, camaro's, civics, talons, ect. so far I'm at:

S2000 w/ 2jz or LSx swap (would be more then 15,000g's but could build it slowly)

70ish Datsun 280z with the same swap as the one above

LHD FD with the same swap's as above haha

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Id do the FD.

[dirtsniffer]

I really want an e30 m3, but they are going up in value like crazy (roughly 20 grand). so maybe finding a wrecked one (ya right) and building it would be sweet. You could make a pretty crazy miata for 15 grand?
there is an old 280 for sale in sparwood for around 1000 bucks, but i think a large portion of the floorpan is gone.
build a pretty sweet soarer for 15 grand, they even had some lexus sc300 with a manual produced down in the states

[Freeskier]

A drifty corolla. I've got a buddy out here who's about 12g into a 200sx and I've been hanging out with him and his drifting friends for a bit. Getting pretty stoked on it. Love to find a project corolla or 240 that I can start working on.

[sr20s14zenki]

280z with a 2jz would be a sick car.

a 240z would be even better, but finding one that is in reasonable shape for a reasonable price is pretty difficult.

the engine wouldnt be that much to do actually.

2jz-2000$ from an aristo

r154 tranny- 300-700$ in good shape

Standalone ecu to run the engine-1500-2000$

Fabrication would most likely be the biggest bummer on this build, as mounts, shifter relocation, and piping/exhaust would need to be fabricated.

Lots of ways to go about it... :D

[510-Trevor]

'68-'73 Datsun 510 2dr, OR '65-'70 Datsun Fairlady Roadster
Either one with an SR20DET
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z187/strawe510/Texas2011033.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z187/strawe510/EveningRoadster.jpg

[sr20s14zenki]

Originally posted by 510-Trevor
'68-'73 Datsun 510 2dr, OR '65-'70 Datsun Fairlady Roadster
Either one with an SR20DET
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z187/strawe510/Texas2011033.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z187/strawe510/EveningRoadster.jpg


Also an awesome choice.

I see this one Fairlady roadster in the SE of calgary all the time, its blue, and it is SEXY.

[beyond_ban]

Throw in either some kind of V8, RB26 or a 2JZ into this...

http://album.hybridz.org/data/500/IMAG1.JPG
http://motormavens.com/emAlbum/albums/Antonio%20Alvendia/Feature%20Cars/Yuta%20Akaishi%20Shakotan%20S30%20Datsun%20240Z/IMG_9431_yuta_shakotan_S30_240Z%20copy.jpg

[Darkane]

S2000 with ivtec conversion, slammed, hardtop, flashpro.

Reliable, good power, looks rad. And above all in budget

[Rat Fink]

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[jibber]

I'm quite peculiar when it comes to vehicles, but at that budget, the choice for me is quite easy to make!

Buy a 2005 or 06 smart with a blown engine for about $3-5k and drop a GSXR1000 engine in the back. There are kits for this out there that will plant your final bill for this project within the established $10-15k budget. You could probably throw a turbo kit on it and still stay under $15k. 200+ hp in a smart would be something I'd look forward to driving! But then again, I've owned 2 smarts before so I am kinda biased.

http://www.smartuki.com/images/rearcl3.gif

http://www.smartuki.com/

[Shlade]

03 cobra... 2.8 kenne belle charger, 80lb injectors, Boost a pump, full exhaust.

Have some fun ;)

[Darkane]

Lol. Are you guys all forgetting the budget. There have been like 2 or 3 posts that are actually doable with the cash available

[SJW]

Donar 300zx for sure

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/307437/making-my-own-exotic-with-a-300zx-as-a-donar/

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

E36 with an LS1 would also be cool.

[leftwing]

A guy I work with put an engine from a skyline (single turbo) into his S10, I think thats pretty freakin cool. Truck is also on airbags already. Gonna be badass when done.

[leftwing]

Originally posted by Shlade
03 cobra... 2.8 kenne belle charger, 80lb injectors, Boost a pump, full exhaust.

Have some fun ;)

That is about 35 grand all in. A bit over his budget ha ha. Is that what your cobra has though?

[Modelexis]

I'd find one of these for about 7k$ and bolt on a T51R

http://www.acmenovelties.net/cars/2011_02_13_connell_car_show/full_size/211_model_T_hot_rod.jpg

[dirtsniffer]

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-1981-Datsun-280zx-t-top-limited-edition-VERY-LOW-KMS-W0QQAdIdZ309168869

[403ep3]

Devil Z :clap:

[That.Guy.S30]

I would Finish my 240Z with a 3.2 L-Series engine. Triple 45mm mikuni carbs, Kameari camshaft, Kameari valve springs, Kameari crankshaft, Cosworth flat top pistons, OS Giken head (thing costs 10g alone) Kameari drag stainless steel headers, Fujitsubo legalis-r muffler. That's only the engine.. Oh baby.

[Shlade]

Originally posted by leftwing


That is about 35 grand all in. A bit over his budget ha ha. Is that what your cobra has though?

Nah.... maybe when I hit the lotto or something lol. Its not stock tho atleast haha

[AndyL]

Go with the Z - but build the L28 - don't swap...

Dumping the bosch mechanical injection and upgrading the turbo (+ big intercooler (90s mack fits nice)) will easily outdo a 2JZ swap for a lot less $ - those L28s will take a lot of boost with little more than a modern headgasket...

[Redlyne_mr2]

i would buy a prebuilt car for $15K that the dumb owner has sunk $100 000+ into.

[Ekliptix]

An 80-90's jeep wrangler and beat the shit out of it off road.

[Chandler_Racing]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
i would buy a prebuilt car for $15K that the dumb owner has sunk $100 000+ into.

I'm with you. Basically, any heavily modified car has to given away for pennies on the dollar when being sold.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

E30 with SR20 swap.

[se7en]

Yeah, buy someone's already done car. There have been some seriously sweet cars for real cheap. Speaking of which, buy Kloubek's 944. 500+hp for $13000+-. Can't be beat.

[max_boost]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
i would buy a prebuilt car for $15K that the dumb owner has sunk $100 000+ into. lol

:werd:

[blackpeople]

And for the rest of us that like to build our own cars and have fun with them.

This is what i have in mind for you Jake. Grab a seat:D

1986 Nissan 200sx RWD hatch
Chev LQ9/LQ4 long block , Ported stock heads, big valves and etc. Forged rotating assembly
Fast intake,Turbo cam
Twin magnum power 72mm turbos (bb version of masterpower)
Haltech/ With digital display dash
R32 gtr rear diff and axles
2spd power glide or TH40 tranny
custom aluminum drive shaft


I maybe missing some things but there you have it.

1000WHP in 2600 pound cool nissan that doesnt have jdm drifter tax on it. Only thing you would need next is the testicular fortitude mod

:angel:

[GOnSHO]

Originally posted by blackpeople

Twin magnum power 72mm turbos (bb version of :

tell me if im wrong, but these alone are close to 10,000 for the both of them??

[blackpeople]

Originally posted by GOnSHO


tell me if im wrong, but these alone are close to 10,000 for the both of them??
haha no. They are pretty much the cheapest and most durable ballbearing turbos on the market. It would cost about $1600.00 for 2

[GOnSHO]

oh, well then i have them mistaken for another turbo then... my bad kino! hah


back on topic tho..

if i could i would build a Beretta GTZ with:

SR20
rear wheel conversion
C5 brake conversion


ive seen a beretta with an evo (3G63??) in it.. so sweet!

[JZS_147]

Buy an old cheapo Miata and drop a twin turbo 1UZ in. :)

[streethondas]

civic+j32a+turbo=laughing :poosie:

[sr20s14zenki]

Originally posted by blackpeople
Haltech/ With digital display dash

:angel: :D

[blackpeople]

Originally posted by sr20s14zenki


:angel: :D
haha that was for you home slice, I love that set up

[Team_Mclaren]

step 1. buy a C5 Z06
step 2. done

[GOnSHO]

Originally posted by Team_Mclaren
step 1. buy a C5 Z06
step 2. done

:werd: :love:

[dimi]

S2000 with 2JZ or LS1 are stupid swaps, especially the 2JZ. What the 2JZ does, the F2XC does better. Better response, it'll spool faster, and can get rediculars numbers on a stock block. LSx is a better swap for torque, however at the end of the day you'll be left with a car that:

1. You cannot launch. If you do, you'll snap the diff. Get a stronger diff and you break the tranny. Want to upgrade the tranny? That'll be another 10 grand for a gear set, and you still cannot launch it (PPG gears have no warranty).

2. You cannot push the car in 2nd gear (weakest gear in s2000 tranny).


Originally posted by Darkane
S2000 with ivtec conversion, slammed, hardtop, flashpro.

Reliable, good power, looks rad. And above all in budget

Flashpro? 2006+ cars only are reflashable, earlier cars you need a standalone ($2000+ for Kpro). Ivtec = $3000+ for that kit. Slammed = $1500 minimum if you want decent coils and roll/pull. Hardtops are $2000 min for the fiberglass knockoffs.

So more than double the budget.

[dimi]

Originally posted by Team_Mclaren
step 1. buy a C5 Z06
step 2. done
:werd:

[slinkie]

LHD FD...oem body

[davesparky6]

1968 Triumph GT6, I've seen them with the ford 5.0 V8 but methinks a boosted E30 BMW straight 6 would make for a fun ride. Plus unique as hell.:thumbsup:
[bimg]http://www.performance-car-guide.co.uk/images/L-Triumph-GT6-Mk1-Modified-I-think.jpg

[A3GTiVR6SC]

Another vote for the LHD FD w/ LS swap.:thumbsup:

[962 kid]

LSx FD = boring

[m10-power]

Originally posted by 962 kid
LSx FD = boring

Ya not having to rebuild the 13B after every event must be boring...

:poosie:

[Maxt]

Originally posted by m10-power


Ya not having to rebuild the 13B after every 50th event must be boring...

:poosie:
Fixed... Besides its been proven a 13b can still pass German junk on only one rotor..:poosie:

[sputnik]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
i would buy a prebuilt car for $15K that the dumb owner has sunk $100 000+ into.

So basically just wait for rage2 to get bored of whatever car he happens to be driving.

[max_boost]

Originally posted by sputnik


So basically just wait for rage2 to get bored of whatever car he happens to be driving. Whoever bought EK9Max MR2's and S2K's got a wicked deal.

[962 kid]

Originally posted by m10-power


Ya not having to rebuild the 13B after every event must be boring...

:poosie:

lol yeah? how's your LS running ;)

[bituerbo]

v8 miata

[DonJuan]

Im feelin the dime for sure.

#1
A nice 510 coupe, lightened with as much fibreglass/carbon as possible, widebody, tasteful cage and comfortable yet functional interior. With a SR20VE NA build. Revs to at least 11000 and 300-350hp.

SR20VE Sleeved, Bored and stroked to 2.4L, 11:1 pistons, big cams, big valves etc and the usual headwork. Big brakes, full suspension

#2
Stock looking LHD Red S14 putting down 500whp from a fully built SR20. JDM aero kit, big brakes... wait... this is sounding very familiar...
:rofl:
Too bad its definately not under $15000

[Tomaz]

Originally posted by bituerbo
v8 miata

That would be EPIC!

Anyway, I would go for the Datsun idea. I love that car, and to give it 400+ HP would be a wet dream come true.

Some other cool/retarded thoughts (IMO):

Volvo station wagon with 5.0L TT
Mini Cooper FF - MR drivetrain swap with Vtec K20



And my most ridiculous idea, and a bit far-fetched, is making a rat rod with an old WW2 Spitfire engine (that is a 27 liter, V-12 engine with 1400HP+ :drool: ). The car should cost you <$1000 if you fab it yourself. The engine would be hard to get a hold of, but they can be found for $5000 or less as long as you can get them working again. Fucked if I know how to merge the 2 together, but it would be sweet!

From Wiki:

Merlin XX (RM 3SM)

1,480 hp (1,105 kW) at 3,000 rpm at 6,000 ft (1,830 m); two-speed supercharger; boost pressure of up to +14 psi; Used in Hurricane Mk.II, Beaufighter Mk.II, s, Halifax Mk.II and Lancaster Mk.I bombers, and in the Spitfire Mk.III prototypes (N3297 & W3237).[76] First production Merlin XX, 4 July 1940.

[Maxt]

Cheap and nasty, early 90's half ton with a 540 cubic inch stroker motor.

[m10-power]

Originally posted by 962 kid


lol yeah? how's your LS running ;)

Haha whats you'e MTBF with the 13B? Bet mine is better with the LS, when you've turn 1000 laps we can compare notes, either you'll be broke or slow, perhaps both...
:poosie:

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by 510-Trevor
[B]'68-'73 Datsun 510 2dr, OR '65-'70 Datsun Fairlady Roadster
Either one with an SR20DET
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z187/strawe510/Texas2011033.jpg


OOOOOOO this!:drool: ive wanted one of these since i was in single digits. dropped, super hellaflush with an RB26 single turbo....aahhhhh god dam. one day....

[510-Trevor]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip


OOOOOOO this!:drool: ive wanted one of these since i was in single digits. dropped, super hellaflush with an RB26 single turbo....aahhhhh god dam. one day....

The Rb26 is too long to install without major fabrication. You can however fit a VQ35DE c/w 6 speed from a 350Z/G35 though. Add a turbo and ...

[kvg]

E30 BMW with your choice of motors.:thumbsup:

[redline]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
i would buy a prebuilt car for $15K that the dumb owner has sunk $100 000+ into.

so you selling your MR2?

[RecoilS14]

Drop a Tomei built RB26 into my 240 and get the all wheel drive conversion by full race. :bigpimp:

[soloracer]

Originally posted by m10-power


Haha whats you'e MTBF with the 13B? Bet mine is better with the LS, when you've turn 1000 laps we can compare notes, either you'll be broke or slow, perhaps both...
:poosie:

But then he would have to turn down the boost to under 400 rwhp and where is the fun in that? ;)