What RWD 2+2 Car ? ( To Drop A V8 In )
Discussion
I have a nice 260bhp V8 engine which I was intending to stick in my MX5.
However my 5 is currently supercharged to over 200bhp and I absolutely love it so I'm wondering if a better option might be to stick the V8 in something else.
Hence it would have to be at least a 2+2 (because otherwise I'd be in the 5)
So what decent RWD donors are there ?
944 - seems a bit pointless as the Turbo is so good
RX7 - do some FD's have rear seats ?
E30 - Bit too ordinary
I'm not wanting to take on a 70's basket case and totally rework it but am sure there must be some other options I'm overlooking.
Cheers
However my 5 is currently supercharged to over 200bhp and I absolutely love it so I'm wondering if a better option might be to stick the V8 in something else.
Hence it would have to be at least a 2+2 (because otherwise I'd be in the 5)
So what decent RWD donors are there ?
944 - seems a bit pointless as the Turbo is so good
RX7 - do some FD's have rear seats ?
E30 - Bit too ordinary
I'm not wanting to take on a 70's basket case and totally rework it but am sure there must be some other options I'm overlooking.
Cheers
Your decision to avoid putting it in the MX5 is probably wise - I'd imagine the V8 is somewhat heavier than the current engine so would harm the handling balance of the car.
As for other options I'm sure you'll get lots of sensible ones but you could drop it into a Beetle or original Fiat 500 - Rear engine, RWD, V8... could be a little tail happy though
As for other options I'm sure you'll get lots of sensible ones but you could drop it into a Beetle or original Fiat 500 - Rear engine, RWD, V8... could be a little tail happy though
I would go for the Porsche 944. Yes, the turbo and the S2 are already very capable cars, but that big 'four is a seriously dull engine. Something with a bit more go and rather more character would be ideal. It's not an uncommon conversion either, so you'd probably find some guidance out there.
On a related note, I think a tweaked Alfa V6 in one of the early 'pod' dashboard cars would be fantastic - like a miniature Ferrari Daytona! Somebody please build one.
On a related note, I think a tweaked Alfa V6 in one of the early 'pod' dashboard cars would be fantastic - like a miniature Ferrari Daytona! Somebody please build one.
Possibly falling foul of the 'basket case' stipulation - a cheap Sierra?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1474553.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1474553.htm
pilchardthecat said:
Can you even physically get it into an mx5?
Apparently so...http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/p/3333/17261.a...
Dave^ said:
pilchardthecat said:
Can you even physically get it into an mx5?
Apparently so...http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/p/3333/17261.a...
Want.
Possible homes for V8...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1476608.htm - E30
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1480237.htm - Suzuki SJ
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1480231.htm - 230E
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1476608.htm - E30
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1480237.htm - Suzuki SJ
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1480231.htm - 230E
The Scimitar would be great.
For the 944 there is a US company that sticks chevy engines in them http://www.renegadehybrids.com/
For the 944 there is a US company that sticks chevy engines in them http://www.renegadehybrids.com/
Snap! Opel Manta
An early '70s 'A' for the junior muscle car looks which would suit a V8 perfectly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCPzSiBlNeM&fea...
or an '80's B coupe - wide arch Group B 400 style:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xwukmsJE8g
An early '70s 'A' for the junior muscle car looks which would suit a V8 perfectly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCPzSiBlNeM&fea...
or an '80's B coupe - wide arch Group B 400 style:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xwukmsJE8g
Edited by Roman on Thursday 4th February 11:10
Dave^ said:
pilchardthecat said:
Can you even physically get it into an mx5?
Apparently so...http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/p/3333/17261.a...
260bhp isn't much more than most of the suggested cars already have, thus you'd be aiming for a result which is about character more than outright performance. On that basis the donor car should be something fun and/or characterful.
200SX S13 would get my nod as it's cheap and has lots of parts available for track or drifting type activities.
944s and the like would perhaps be too expensive a base car though a 924 could be fun - I think that the engine bays are the same size.
Assuming that the v8 is a Ford unit I'd be temped by some classic Ford options. If a RWD Escort couldbe found for the right money that would suit a v8 to my mind. Someone has suggested a Sierra and I'd add Capri to that (if you're lucky you can spend as long on it as that guy at evo).
I also wonder if one could be shoe horned into a '70s or '80s Lotus. Perhaps an Excel...
200SX S13 would get my nod as it's cheap and has lots of parts available for track or drifting type activities.
944s and the like would perhaps be too expensive a base car though a 924 could be fun - I think that the engine bays are the same size.
Assuming that the v8 is a Ford unit I'd be temped by some classic Ford options. If a RWD Escort couldbe found for the right money that would suit a v8 to my mind. Someone has suggested a Sierra and I'd add Capri to that (if you're lucky you can spend as long on it as that guy at evo).
I also wonder if one could be shoe horned into a '70s or '80s Lotus. Perhaps an Excel...
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