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96Stang · 01-15-2008, 01:11 AM

OK guys...so I may have the opportunity to get a new job soon and if I do, I will be making alot more money than I do now...cause know I make crap (but thats another story)...but I am thinking of starting a project car to last me the next year or 2 to build and work on and completely redo to my liking...but the trick is, I dont want something normal, something everyone does (wrx, 240, civic, etc.)

I wanna do something that not that many have ever done before but shouldnt be the hardest thing in the world cause I know less than most of the guys on here. I will try to do as much of the work as I possibly can by myself and with the help of anybody willing but things such as a full on motor swap or anything like that with the wiring will have to be done at a shop.

Anyone have anything interesting in mind?? I would like to spend as little as possible obviously on a decent shell or body to use, and build around that, but end up spending $15-20k in the end....maybe this may take longer hahaha probably 3 years of work and money and time and all.

I am just curious as to other peoples crazy ideas that I find interesting or anything like that. Thanks in advance.

teh DIRT · 01-15-2008, 01:14 AM

get a shadow. the rest will be history after we dig into it.

We shall call it the shadow of destiny.

96Stang · 01-15-2008, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teh DIRT

get a shadow. the rest will be history after we dig into it.

We shall call it the shadow of destiny.

I love you pete...I have been thinking about that project for so long recently...
I wanna talk to you to see how possible it is

yellow2000S/R · 01-15-2008, 02:44 AM

I have an idea but not sure if I am going to do it and if I do, when...

Put the engine / drivetrain setup from my ZX2... into the rear of a Festiva when I do the whole RWD thing in the ZX2. Festiva would then weigh around 1,620 lbs... then throw together a basic turbo kit and put SVT internals in the engine and run around with 225 - 250 rwhp. Festiva is 4" narrower than a ZX2... so I would probably put some flares on it or something. So I would have around $2,000 invested, I already have SCT for tuning and could do the turbo setup / internal swap myself along with fabrication so that saves a lot of money.

OR you could build a ZX2? LOL. There are a lot of guys running around in the 200 - 300 whp and a few in the 400 whp range. If you swap SVT Focus internals in ($400 used), piece together a turbo setup for $2,200, SCT for tuning ($389) you could safely run high 200 whp range... there are a few running that setup in the low to mid 300 range also. If you want more power, you would have to go with aftermarket rods/pistons etc. The differentials are week in our transmissions so you could A: Weld it, or B: spend like $1,400 and get custom axles and run a Mazdaspeed LSD.

96Stang · 01-15-2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellow2000S/R

I have an idea but not sure if I am going to do it and if I do, when...

Put the engine / drivetrain setup from my ZX2... into the rear of a Festiva when I do the whole RWD thing in the ZX2. Festiva would then weigh around 1,620 lbs... then throw together a basic turbo kit and put SVT internals in the engine and run around with 225 - 250 rwhp. Festiva is 4" narrower than a ZX2... so I would probably put some flares on it or something. So I would have around $2,000 invested, I already have SCT for tuning and could do the turbo setup / internal swap myself along with fabrication so that saves a lot of money.

OR you could build a ZX2? LOL. There are a lot of guys running around in the 200 - 300 whp and a few in the 400 whp range. If you swap SVT Focus internals in ($400 used), piece together a turbo setup for $2,200, SCT for tuning ($389) you could safely run high 200 whp range... there are a few running that setup in the low to mid 300 range also. If you want more power, you would have to go with aftermarket rods/pistons etc. The differentials are week in our transmissions so you could A: Weld it, or B: spend like $1,400 and get custom axles and run a Mazdaspeed LSD.

dude that first idea is awesome...exactly what im talkin bout but not gonna take your idea...id love to see you do that and see how great that thing is...festiva ftw!!!

the zx2 isnt a bad idea but not as exciting as some others to me...the festiva is a win for sure and you HAVE to do that in the future man

96Stang · 01-15-2008, 03:07 PM

no one else has any crazy ideas that they would love to do???

this is more just seeing what people would love to do rather than stealing peoples ideas if that is what was thought.

**Ender81** · 01-15-2008, 03:16 PM

Buy my 77 beetle (rust free solid car) and swap in a WRX motor, they swap the boxer motors into the busses all the time but a WRX swap into the back of a bug would be insane. The car weighs something like 1500 throw on some basic mods and it would be crazy.

96Stang · 01-15-2008, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ender81

Buy my 77 beetle (rust free solid car) and swap in a WRX motor, they swap the boxer motors into the busses all the time but a WRX swap into the back of a bug would be insane. The car weighs something like 1500 throw on some basic mods and it would be crazy.

that is also a crazy idea and wild but not into the beetle thing...i have my own idea and waiting to hear about this job to know if i can actually start it by getting the project car soon...and have to talk to pete (teh dirt) about the work and how possible it is...but definitly close to what you are talking about

**Ender81** · 01-15-2008, 03:25 PM

Well if you get bored check this out http://bb.bbboy.net/vwengineconversions I am always tempted to keep the bug and drop a rotary into it and have it as my daily driver.

NJGOAT · 01-15-2008, 03:31 PM

I've always wanted to do a "Monster Miata" using either a Ford 302 or a LS1...preferably a LS1. I know it's common, but I just think it's pretty cool. It's also a cheap project with plenty of support out there for both the donor car and engine choices. When venturing down the custom path, I would stick to something that a few people have done and keep it with cars and engines that are common and have a good following...at least for the first time out.

Scapegoat · 01-15-2008, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ender81

Buy my 77 beetle (rust free solid car) and swap in a WRX motor, they swap the boxer motors into the busses all the time but a WRX swap into the back of a bug would be insane. The car weighs something like 1500 throw on some basic mods and it would be crazy.

How difficult would this be exactly... How easily does the wrx motor bolt in, and what else needs to be done to get it hooked up to the drivetrain...

tempting idea...

pm pics of beetle

Scapegoat · 01-15-2008, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJGOAT

I've always wanted to do a "Monster Miata" using either a Ford 302 or a LS1...preferably a LS1. I know it's common, but I just think it's pretty cool. It's also a cheap project with plenty of support out there for both the donor car and engine choices. When venturing down the custom path, I would stick to something that a few people have done and keep it with cars and engines that are common and have a good following...at least for the first time out.

Personally, I'd say get an MGB and do it to that

Instant Cobra lol

**Ender81** · 01-15-2008, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scapegoat

How difficult would this be exactly... How easily does the wrx motor bolt in, and what else needs to be done to get it hooked up to the drivetrain...

tempting idea...

pm pics of beetle

Pm sent

Loserkidwac · 01-15-2008, 04:14 PM

I had the idea of trying to shoe horn a Grand Marquis transverse FWD V8 into the back of a Festiva...or maybe a metro...though about it after seeing both cars at the local junk yard...

just think outside of the box if you want something different...anything is possible with money and fabrication!

NJGOAT · 01-15-2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scapegoat

Personally, I'd say get an MGB and do it to that

Instant Cobra lol

MGB would be cool...but the Miata is a much easier project.

96Stang · 01-15-2008, 04:36 PM

i like that ideas are flowing...my idea has been for a while and i told pete (teh dirt) about this years ago or so...but taking a dodge shadow es around 94 or so..the 2 door coupe with slight wing and wierd bump on hood...and pretty much using a wrx drivetrain and motor...awd, turbo, dodge shadow....this i think is my ultimate dream

yellow2000S/R · 01-15-2008, 05:15 PM

Jay Leno has a festiva with a 3.0l SHO v6 in the rear...

http://www.shotimes.com/SHO4_jayl.html

A LOT of pics: http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/photos...ll.shtml?img=1

ToyotaTat · 01-15-2008, 07:17 PM

2jz + 1990 Camry = Unusual (and helluva sleeper)

yellow2000S/R · 01-15-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToyotaTat

2jz + 1990 Camry = Unusual (and helluva sleeper)

Lot of work... not sure how the body would stand to the twisting of being RWD... and if it doesnt hold up, you start flexing a lot and cracking your windshield.

Keeper1343 · 01-15-2008, 08:55 PM

cobra motor in a Focus

01-15-2008, 01:11 AM	#1
96Stang Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bucks County Member #174 My Ride: 2009 VW Rabbit iTrader: (1)	unusual project ideas?!?! what do you have?!?! OK guys...so I may have the opportunity to get a new job soon and if I do, I will be making alot more money than I do now...cause know I make crap (but thats another story)...but I am thinking of starting a project car to last me the next year or 2 to build and work on and completely redo to my liking...but the trick is, I dont want something normal, something everyone does (wrx, 240, civic, etc.) I wanna do something that not that many have ever done before but shouldnt be the hardest thing in the world cause I know less than most of the guys on here. I will try to do as much of the work as I possibly can by myself and with the help of anybody willing but things such as a full on motor swap or anything like that with the wiring will have to be done at a shop. Anyone have anything interesting in mind?? I would like to spend as little as possible obviously on a decent shell or body to use, and build around that, but end up spending $15-20k in the end....maybe this may take longer hahaha probably 3 years of work and money and time and all. I am just curious as to other peoples crazy ideas that I find interesting or anything like that. Thanks in advance. __________________ took me 2 years and some change to get an avatar up on here... am i proud of that?? no would i do it again?? maybe is this place addicting?? yes

01-15-2008, 02:44 AM	#4
yellow2000S/R Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York, Pa Member #2462 My Ride: 66 Fairlane, 73 F250, 79 F150, 82 GL500, 96 F250, 98 Wrangler, 04 Hoe, 06 Wrangler, 11 Silverado iTrader: (2)	I have an idea but not sure if I am going to do it and if I do, when... Put the engine / drivetrain setup from my ZX2... into the rear of a Festiva when I do the whole RWD thing in the ZX2. Festiva would then weigh around 1,620 lbs... then throw together a basic turbo kit and put SVT internals in the engine and run around with 225 - 250 rwhp. Festiva is 4" narrower than a ZX2... so I would probably put some flares on it or something. So I would have around $2,000 invested, I already have SCT for tuning and could do the turbo setup / internal swap myself along with fabrication so that saves a lot of money. OR you could build a ZX2? LOL. There are a lot of guys running around in the 200 - 300 whp and a few in the 400 whp range. If you swap SVT Focus internals in ($400 used), piece together a turbo setup for $2,200, SCT for tuning ($389) you could safely run high 200 whp range... there are a few running that setup in the low to mid 300 range also. If you want more power, you would have to go with aftermarket rods/pistons etc. The differentials are week in our transmissions so you could A: Weld it, or B: spend like $1,400 and get custom axles and run a Mazdaspeed LSD. Last edited by yellow2000S/R; 01-15-2008 at 02:52 AM.

01-15-2008, 03:07 PM	#6
96Stang Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bucks County Member #174 My Ride: 2009 VW Rabbit iTrader: (1)	no one else has any crazy ideas that they would love to do??? this is more just seeing what people would love to do rather than stealing peoples ideas if that is what was thought. __________________ took me 2 years and some change to get an avatar up on here... am i proud of that?? no would i do it again?? maybe is this place addicting?? yes

01-15-2008, 03:31 PM	#10
NJGOAT Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Moorestown, NJ Member #1583 iTrader: (0)	I've always wanted to do a "Monster Miata" using either a Ford 302 or a LS1...preferably a LS1. I know it's common, but I just think it's pretty cool. It's also a cheap project with plenty of support out there for both the donor car and engine choices. When venturing down the custom path, I would stick to something that a few people have done and keep it with cars and engines that are common and have a good following...at least for the first time out. __________________ *Current Ride:* 2004 Audi A6 2.7T S-Line *Former Rides:* 2005 VW Jetta GLI, 2003 Chevy Avalanche, 2000 Audi A4, 2004 Pontiac GTO, 2003 VW Jetta GLI, 1998 Mustang GT, 1994 Jeep Wrangler To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-15-2008, 04:14 PM	#14
Loserkidwac Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SE PA Member #2550 My Ride: 1992 Mazda Miata, 1991 Honda CRX Si LS-T, 95 Civic VX iTrader: (3)	I had the idea of trying to shoe horn a Grand Marquis transverse FWD V8 into the back of a Festiva...or maybe a metro...though about it after seeing both cars at the local junk yard... just think outside of the box if you want something different...anything is possible with money and fabrication! __________________ MoHawks are Cool To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-15-2008, 04:36 PM	#16
96Stang Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bucks County Member #174 My Ride: 2009 VW Rabbit iTrader: (1)	i like that ideas are flowing...my idea has been for a while and i told pete (teh dirt) about this years ago or so...but taking a dodge shadow es around 94 or so..the 2 door coupe with slight wing and wierd bump on hood...and pretty much using a wrx drivetrain and motor...awd, turbo, dodge shadow....this i think is my ultimate dream __________________ took me 2 years and some change to get an avatar up on here... am i proud of that?? no would i do it again?? maybe is this place addicting?? yes

01-15-2008, 05:15 PM	#17
yellow2000S/R Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York, Pa Member #2462 My Ride: 66 Fairlane, 73 F250, 79 F150, 82 GL500, 96 F250, 98 Wrangler, 04 Hoe, 06 Wrangler, 11 Silverado iTrader: (2)	Jay Leno has a festiva with a 3.0l SHO v6 in the rear... http://www.shotimes.com/SHO4_jayl.html A LOT of pics: http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/photos...ll.shtml?img=1 Last edited by yellow2000S/R; 01-15-2008 at 05:23 PM.

01-15-2008, 08:55 PM	#20
Keeper1343 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5714 My Ride: 99 Honda Prelude... get some. iTrader: (0)	cobra motor in a Focus

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