JustinOlson Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 If you weren't going to modify a Z car, what car would you choose to hybridize and modify? Do you guys have other projects that aren't datsuns? Just looking for some ideas for a non datsun project. I've been looking at the following for my next project/driver: Audi Coupe Quattro: BMW 2002: Nissan S14: VW MK2 GTI(already have a couple of these): MG MGB-GT: Lexus SC300: E30 325 coupe with 2JZ Regards, Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukaniuk Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Me and the old man and my brother have a few projects on the go: 1) 260 - l28et, T3/T04e, MSnS ... 2) 2002 lightning dressed up as a 1960 gmc longbox 3) 1934 chev p/u - 350, dakota frame, independant suspension from a thunderbird. Still in the early stages. 4) 1967 Merc Cougar - 351W, suspension and disk brakes all around, not much of a hybrid, but a big project none the less. 5) 1975 MGB - mostly stock with plans for either an SR or KA swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Id have an S10 or other small datsun pickup with a 440 in the back and it would look like a piece of junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete280z Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I'm constantly distracted by other project ideas. Within the last year I've thought about: 1. LS2 FD RX7 2. 1964 Lincoln Continental 3. Homebuilt/traditional rod 4. Turbo e39 5. FJ40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted January 29, 2008 Administrators Share Posted January 29, 2008 A few others come to mind… MkI or MkII MR-2; Porsche 914 w/SBC/LSx; Original Mini-Cooper; Honda 600; VW Karmann-ghia; VW Bus; Opel GT; Volvo P1800; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfreer85 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I've always wanted to do an MG MGB: http://www.mgcars.org.uk/v8_conversions/ http://www.aluminumv8.com/conversion/conversion.htm But with an SR20 or rotary or Northstar V8, etc. etc. Tyson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayAreaZT Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I'd like a BMW 3.0CSi Other projects floating around in my head are: turbo E30 or E36 BMW LS-X FD RX-7 2JZ-gte SC300 turbo miata Mazda 323 GTX Audi Quattro Coupe EJ25 914 This list changes constantly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJLamberson Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 a HONDA... and my best mod would be a fart cannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myplasticegg Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Dodge omni 2.5L 4cyl w/ neon DOHC head and LOTS of boost... Been done quite a few times and always comes out great. triple rotor in a C4 'vette hot rod with a M50? (6cyl M3 engine) & boost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.I.jonas Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I want to sbc and rwd my fwd 3000gt. *edit..hey i rimes lol* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OR-JO Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I was thinking of throwing seatbelt pads on my 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
het976 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I am the owner of a 1969 Datsun 1600 Roadster with a JDM Toyota RG18 2 liter twin cam motor and 5 speed. I got if from someone here (A.G. Olphart). It is really slick, pretty fast (160HP) and a blast to drive. Toyota RG18 http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/lane/1231/18rg2.html I also have an MG that I plan to put a GM 3.4 V6/T5 into. There is a kit for that, much like the Z/SBC here. http://www.classicconversionseng.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 What I don't have, but I would really like. E30 wagon with 3.6 M5 engine and a turbo on top of things. Opel Manta, a bit like this one:http://www.hilmersson-racing.com/start.asp?show=ea MK1 Golf/Rabbit with 1.8T & AWD 1971-73 Celica with 3SGTE and Miata IRS/sub-frame/disc brakes. 1971 Datsun Skyline with RB24 N/A and ITB's One of these: http://www.dragonmotorcars.com/ An Attack kit car. Or, a Ferrari 308 GTS with SBC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I have a Willys Jeep with plans to swap in a Chevy 350, and maybe swap in some axles as well. Haven't researched it so I don't know if it's necessary. I'd also like to swap in the V8 from the B6 S4 into my B5 A4 as well. Don't know if I can, but I'd like to try. FWIW, My dad swapped a Detroit diesel into his '67 GMC truck. None of these are terribly extreme though, at least by my standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris556452 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 A buddy and I just finished swapping a 4g63t from a first gen talon into a 1989 dodge colt, its pretty much a direct fit and when you can get the tires to hook up it, really moves. You can also take the AWD platform from the first gens and swap it over fairly easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Just saw this and I love. I really want a first gen celica now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayAreaZT Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 That celica has a S2000 motor and digital dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Yeah, Its bad ass! Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Please post a link to that Celica. This is the car my dad had (well not THAT one obviously) when I was born and for my next project I think it would be nice to do it with my dad and revive the good old days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Here you are: http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/board/viewtopic.php?id=26285 Regards, Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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