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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 04:16 PM
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i was wondering if anyone here knows of any modern econoboxes (preferably hatches) that look decent and would be able to lend their body shell to a ls1 conversion. fwd or rwd it really doesnt matter what the car originally is, but the engine bay should be large enough to fit a ls1 longitudinally without tubbing the firewall, think late model gti (mk4 for those who know vws). not going for all-out performance, as it will have some weight in the rear thanks to a decent stereo mounted in the hact area, this is why i dont want to mount the motor in the rear like my golf project. a non-import import would be okay too, like a renault, peugeot, or citroen, maybe even a previous generation audi a3. some suggestions would be appreciated, and no technical bits, just looking for shells that would mount onto a completely custom chassis.
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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Do an RX7 swap... much much easier and much better performance.
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 06:21 PM
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How about a Toyota Celica? Lotta room in the trunk.
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 02:36 PM
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Do an RX7 swap... much much easier and much better performance.
that really wasnt what i was asking for
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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I want to do a Scion, those boxy looking ones (X1B?) and mount the engine behind the front seats, RWD.
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ls1puttputt
a non-import import would be okay too, like a renault, peugeot, or citroen, maybe even a previous generation audi a3.
wouldn't these be "euro" imports?
what about a scirocco, or even a corrado
here's a fixer upper
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-vw...QQcmdZViewItem

although, if you are that set on hatchbacks, nothing says "class" like a hyundai
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Runni...QQcmdZViewItem
Its an econo"box" alright
box of something
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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its not a hatchback but how about a Scion tC? my girlfriend has one and they arent that bad looking
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Gen3Benz
wouldn't these be "euro" imports?
what about a scirocco, or even a corrado
here's a fixer upper
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-vw...QQcmdZViewItem
I'd love to see a corrado with an ls1. That might be a little cramped. the vr6 barely fit in there... What year range are you looking at? I always liked those older starions and conquests.
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 03:13 PM
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i was really thinking something from the last 5 years or earlier if its something that exists both in the last 5 years and before, and i like the scion idea but is the nose long enough? i wouldnt want to need to tub the firewall too much if at all
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 03:18 PM
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i should say i like the second scion idea because i despise those filing cabinets on wheels
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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Two words: Ford Focus. You have your choise of 3, 4, or 5 doors, pleanty of used one's to choose from, cheap to come by, and perfect sleepers. Working on getting mine together parts wise, right now.

BTW, someone does make a RWD conversion for it, just use the LS! instead of the 302.
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Originally Posted by Bimmer Tech
Two words: Ford Focus. You have your choise of 3, 4, or 5 doors, pleanty of used one's to choose from, cheap to come by, and perfect sleepers. Working on getting mine together parts wise, right now.

BTW, someone does make a RWD conversion for it, just use the LS! instead of the 302.
Yeah, there are some guys working on a 347 RWD Focus in my town, we're lining it up against the RX7 once it's done. Should be a good race.

Focus would be my vote, good suspension upgrades, cheap, and a RWD capability on the market.
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