View Poll Results: Which car should i build?
1994 RX-7 LS-1 swap/procharger
15
55.56%
1998 Firebird v6/408 swap/RMT
6
22.22%
mullet (1991 camaro) 383 stroker LS1
6
22.22%
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02-20-2007, 02:11 PM
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Go with the RX7 for a few reasons.
1) It is one of the best looking cars.
2) The cars actually have a resale value when you are done.
3) They have insane handling.
4) GREAT interiors.
Just be prepared that with choosing the RX7, you are looking at a 15-18k commitment if you are doing the work yourself.
6k for a shell(nice shell, doesn't need paint/interior work), 5k for engine/tranny/harness(have to modify harness: 500-1k is included in engine price), 2k for subframe(for engine complete engine swap. grannys-1300, hinson-2500 or so on prices), 800 for torque arm replacement(so you don't snap it on the street, it is VERY common), 5500 for procharger. Then there is rims, suspension, and the other miscellaneous things that you may do so probably another 2-3.5k.
1) It is one of the best looking cars.
2) The cars actually have a resale value when you are done.
3) They have insane handling.
4) GREAT interiors.
Just be prepared that with choosing the RX7, you are looking at a 15-18k commitment if you are doing the work yourself.
6k for a shell(nice shell, doesn't need paint/interior work), 5k for engine/tranny/harness(have to modify harness: 500-1k is included in engine price), 2k for subframe(for engine complete engine swap. grannys-1300, hinson-2500 or so on prices), 800 for torque arm replacement(so you don't snap it on the street, it is VERY common), 5500 for procharger. Then there is rims, suspension, and the other miscellaneous things that you may do so probably another 2-3.5k.
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02-20-2007, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 05gtdrv3r
Ever think of a fox body with an LS1 ? I have seen it before. Light body with a good motor
02-21-2007, 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 86MonteSS
awesome. the fox body idea is kinda cool, but i like the way the RX-7 looks a lot more.
What about an 86-87 Monte carlo SS? I just sold my 86, but i've always wondered how it would be with an LS1 in it
What about an 86-87 Monte carlo SS? I just sold my 86, but i've always wondered how it would be with an LS1 in it
02-21-2007, 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 86MonteSS
its gonna be a steet/strip car.
if you guys wanna tweak any of the suggestions, go for it. i'm all ears
if you guys wanna tweak any of the suggestions, go for it. i'm all ears
RX7 is funky but I really don't like the look of them that much and putting big power down in the is probably a PITA.
If I was going for lightweight I'd look at a classic British sports car (Triumph or similar) or a 32 Ford 5 window coupe.
