Desperate need for some rwd suggestions

[wjb]

g8ape said:

Found this as a start.

http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/cartestreports/2...

I had seen 231 bhp cars but the PZ hadn't registered.

That's the one, same colour as mine, the other choice is black.

I love it, not a car for everyone, but it's definitely something different to think about.

[g8ape]

wjb said:

That's the one, same colour as mine, the other choice is black.

I love it, not a car for everyone, but it's definitely something different to think about.

Ive found this RX8 specialist not to far from me. There also seems a lot engine swop options if it did pop.

[g8ape]

g8ape said:

Ive found this RX8 specialist not to far from me. There also seems a lot engine swop options if it did pop.

http://www.hextablerotaries.com

Meant to add this^^^

[wjb]

g8ape said:

Ive found this RX8 specialist not to far from me. There also seems a lot engine swop options if it did pop.

Swaps are not as straight forward as they sound, and can get quite expensive.

g8ape said:

http://www.hextablerotaries.com

Meant to add this^^^

Recent discussion on hextable over on rx8oc, might be worth a read.

http://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php...

[ATM]

Porsche 928 1985 S2 DogLeg Manual Black / Black

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272262323579

[V8RX7]

ATM said:

Porsche 928 1985 S2 DogLeg Manual Black / Black

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272262323579

Very nice - can generate horrific bills though.

[ATM]

V8RX7 said:

ATM said:

Porsche 928 1985 S2 DogLeg Manual Black / Black

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272262323579

Very nice.

Fixed that for you.

[g8ape]

wjb said:

Recent discussion on hextable over on rx8oc, might be worth a read.

http://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php...

Thank you! Ive found a guy in the US who does an LS conversion kit for them I like the idea of having a plan B if things go wobbly.
From other LS swop threads I've read it certainly doesn't seem a Sunday afternoon job...

[g8ape]

ATM said:

Porsche 928 1985 S2 DogLeg Manual Black / Black

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272262323579

Thank you! I will watch that!

[ATM]

g8ape said:

wjb said:

Recent discussion on hextable over on rx8oc, might be worth a read.

http://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php...

Thank you! Ive found a guy in the US who does an LS conversion kit for them I like the idea of having a plan B if things go wobbly.
From other LS swop threads I've read it certainly doesn't seem a Sunday afternoon job...

Craig at Dynotorque has made one and is driving around in it.

[skyrover]

How about a corvette?

[ATM]

g8ape said:

ATM said:

Mine box is fine. It's the same box used on Monaros. What hassles did he have?

IIRC the ratios negated 1st gear, but I think that could have been a diff ratio issue as well, apparently the selection was slow and iffy/vague. I know theres a danger in reading and deciding v's actually driving but papercup's thread is very detailed and he seems a very accomplished driver and has commissioned many mods.

Mine is not iffy or vague but it is far from refined. You have to be pretty firm with it which suits the car. I drove around in it for a few months as a daily driver and never thought there was a problem with the box. Yes the ratios feel a bit short and you can pull off in 2nd but that is more diff ratio related. You could probably pull off in 3rd or 4th too. It all comes down to money and what you want. I found a company who make mounting kits for a BMW gearbox to the LS - google search. At the end of the day you dont use an LS engine because it is the best engine available. You use it because it is cheap and makes good power.

[g8ape]

ATM said:

g8ape said:

ATM said:

Mine box is fine. It's the same box used on Monaros. What hassles did he have?

IIRC the ratios negated 1st gear, but I think that could have been a diff ratio issue as well, apparently the selection was slow and iffy/vague. I know theres a danger in reading and deciding v's actually driving but papercup's thread is very detailed and he seems a very accomplished driver and has commissioned many mods.

Mine is not iffy or vague but it is far from refined. You have to be pretty firm with it which suits the car. I drove around in it for a few months as a daily driver and never thought there was a problem with the box. Yes the ratios feel a bit short and you can pull off in 2nd but that is more diff ratio related. You could probably pull off in 3rd or 4th too. It all comes down to money and what you want. I found a company who make mounting kits for a BMW gearbox to the LS - google search. At the end of the day you dont use an LS engine because it is the best engine available. You use it because it is cheap and makes good power.

Thats where Im trying to be at, cheap good power, something different from the norm with out attracting the wrong attention and a bit practical as well...

[g8ape]

ATM said:

Craig at Dynotorque has made one and is driving around in it.

What would you estimate the conversion costs?

[g8ape]

skyrover said:

How about a corvette?

Thanks I should go and drive one they don't really call to me but I need to be more open minded and go try stuff. I like the lightweight body and pop up headlights would be a fitment on my Frankenstien fits all needs vehicle, a kind of hybrid straight six turbo'd, coupe hatch back switchable 2 to 4 wd with LSD and good consumption that could do 8second 1/4 miles yet still transport a small settee... Im looking for at least 3 cars aren't I...

Thank you!

[SturdyHSV]

g8ape said:

Thats where Im trying to be at, cheap good power, something different from the norm with out attracting the wrong attention and a bit practical as well...

I said it last year, and will say it again, Monaro

Practical eh? Go for a 5.7 then, much bigger boot.

[ATM]

g8ape said:

ATM said:

Craig at Dynotorque has made one and is driving around in it.

What would you estimate the conversion costs?

Speak to him.

[wjb]

g8ape said:

What would you estimate the conversion costs?

I stand to be corrected, but think Monaro to Bmw M6 money...

[g8ape]

wjb said:

I stand to be corrected, but think Monaro to Bmw M6 money...

http://www.partsworldperformance.com/ls3-376-525-v8-crate-engine-19301360

Yes I think your right, obviously you don't have to have the 6 speed Tremec box or an injection LS3 but even so I reckon you'd be shovelling £10k and probably nearer £15k into a ?£3k + car, there are some RX8's on Autotrader going 'clank' for under £1k, but I think its a labour of love v's a commercially viable endeavour. Monaro makes more sense doesnt it?

[wjb]

g8ape said:

Monaro makes more sense doesnt it?

Are you simply after big engine/power rwd coupe for around 15k?

If so, I'd be looking at the following;

M6
M3 (e92)
Slk 55 amg
Jag xkr
And of course, a Monaro...