Poll! Best performance (project) cars for 30k
10-01-2001, 11:05 AM
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supra goes for 30k with 60k miles these days, turbo is little more. not worth it unless u got the money.
wrx - cheap and fast, also s/c
300zx, i think its weird looking, the headlight looks like old saturn.
its cheap, fast, part of nissan =P
rx7- i would go with this or supra, if u want speed and if u got money.
rx7 are expensive too.
wrx - cheap and fast, also s/c
300zx, i think its weird looking, the headlight looks like old saturn.
its cheap, fast, part of nissan =P
rx7- i would go with this or supra, if u want speed and if u got money.
rx7 are expensive too.
10-01-2001, 11:44 AM
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Re: Poll! Best performance (project) cars for 30k
Originally posted by whhmax
New or used....
I think it's safe to say that late model 300z TT, RX7, and Supra are all worthy. What does everyone think ? Impreza WRX.....
New or used....
I think it's safe to say that late model 300z TT, RX7, and Supra are all worthy. What does everyone think ? Impreza WRX.....
10-01-2001, 12:09 PM
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Are we talking performance or "fast". As far as I'm concerned, once you modify a turbo car to make big hp (400hp+), the car's ability to truely perform (handle) is compromised because of the "on/off" nature of pushing heavy hp with a turbo. I think most guys are talking about "fast". If that's the case then I say 87 Buick Grand National.
The Buick GN and it's turbo pushrod V6 3.8 makes some serious power. In their day they were the fastest production cars with 0-60s in 4.9 and 1/4s in the upper 13s....stock. You can pick up a immaculate 87 with 50-60K miles for ~$13000-16000. Put on a upgraded quality turbo, larger downpipe, 43lb injectors, chip, new head/intake gaskets for good measure, exhaust, slightly beefed up tranny, higher stall converter, slicks, drag shocks, and some 100+ octane and you'll be looking at 11s. For about a $20K total investment, you'll have completely streetable, docile, quiet, and subtle sleeper that will pretty much destroy any current street car in production.
Dave
The Buick GN and it's turbo pushrod V6 3.8 makes some serious power. In their day they were the fastest production cars with 0-60s in 4.9 and 1/4s in the upper 13s....stock. You can pick up a immaculate 87 with 50-60K miles for ~$13000-16000. Put on a upgraded quality turbo, larger downpipe, 43lb injectors, chip, new head/intake gaskets for good measure, exhaust, slightly beefed up tranny, higher stall converter, slicks, drag shocks, and some 100+ octane and you'll be looking at 11s. For about a $20K total investment, you'll have completely streetable, docile, quiet, and subtle sleeper that will pretty much destroy any current street car in production.
Dave
10-01-2001, 12:13 PM
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Re: Re: Poll! Best performance (project) cars for 30k
Originally posted by Vinipux
dude, are you actually going to do it? I mean, not that I mind answering your question, but do you have 30K????
dude, are you actually going to do it? I mean, not that I mind answering your question, but do you have 30K????
10-01-2001, 12:26 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Poll! Best performance (project) cars for 30k
Originally posted by whhmax
Yeah, I just got a position with a company that supplied me with a company car, sucks I have to replace my 97SE with a boring *** Ford Taurus, but I've got some serious extra money for a project car.
Yeah, I just got a position with a company that supplied me with a company car, sucks I have to replace my 97SE with a boring *** Ford Taurus, but I've got some serious extra money for a project car.
10-01-2001, 12:30 PM
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IMO a truly fast car is one which strikes a balance between all out power and cornering ability. I'd much rather have a 350hp car that handles like its on rails than a 500hp car that cannot handle.
My ideal project car would be a bpu'd Supra Turbo, with a race-oriented suspensino.
My ideal project car would be a bpu'd Supra Turbo, with a race-oriented suspensino.
10-01-2001, 12:38 PM
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Originally posted by La Jolla Max
IMO a truly fast car is one which strikes a balance between all out power and cornering ability. I'd much rather have a 350hp car that handles like its on rails than a 500hp car that cannot handle.
My ideal project car would be a bpu'd Supra Turbo, with a race-oriented suspensino.
IMO a truly fast car is one which strikes a balance between all out power and cornering ability. I'd much rather have a 350hp car that handles like its on rails than a 500hp car that cannot handle.
My ideal project car would be a bpu'd Supra Turbo, with a race-oriented suspensino.
10-01-2001, 05:43 PM
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Originally posted by La Jolla Max
IMO a truly fast car is one which strikes a balance between all out power and cornering ability. I'd much rather have a 350hp car that handles like its on rails than a 500hp car that cannot handle.
My ideal project car would be a bpu'd Supra Turbo, with a race-oriented suspensino.
IMO a truly fast car is one which strikes a balance between all out power and cornering ability. I'd much rather have a 350hp car that handles like its on rails than a 500hp car that cannot handle.
My ideal project car would be a bpu'd Supra Turbo, with a race-oriented suspensino.
10-01-2001, 06:26 PM
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How about a GMC Syclone? The thing looks just like a GMC Jimmy but with tons of power! Twin turbo 4.3 V6 and 4 wheel drive. 0-60= 4.9 and 1/4= 13.6 
stock. I don't know if there is any mods for one but you don't need any. Good luck finding one though 
. I think this thing is the ultimate sleeper production car.
stock. I don't know if there is any mods for one but you don't need any. Good luck finding one though . I think this thing is the ultimate sleeper production car.
10-01-2001, 08:52 PM
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What About?
A 3000GT VR4 with upgraded turbos, etc. My friend has an immaculate 91 VR4 w/ 55k that he got for $13k and for 17k, he can pump it up to 400HP easy. Add that to its AWD and 4-wheel steering, and it seems to me that car could be a great balance of handling and power for $30k.
10-01-2001, 09:21 PM
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Re: What About?
Originally posted by Mizeree_X
A 3000GT VR4 with upgraded turbos, etc. My friend has an immaculate 91 VR4 w/ 55k that he got for $13k and for 17k, he can pump it up to 400HP easy. Add that to its AWD and 4-wheel steering, and it seems to me that car could be a great balance of handling and power for $30k.
A 3000GT VR4 with upgraded turbos, etc. My friend has an immaculate 91 VR4 w/ 55k that he got for $13k and for 17k, he can pump it up to 400HP easy. Add that to its AWD and 4-wheel steering, and it seems to me that car could be a great balance of handling and power for $30k.
10-02-2001, 12:28 AM
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Re: Re: What About?
Originally posted by Dave B
Don't let your friend bust that fragile VR4 tranny. It's a sealed unit. Try $5000 for a replacement unless you're lucky enough to find a good used one (nearly impossible).
Don't let your friend bust that fragile VR4 tranny. It's a sealed unit. Try $5000 for a replacement unless you're lucky enough to find a good used one (nearly impossible).
They're also 2 ton bricks
10-02-2001, 01:31 AM
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hmmmmm....
It wouldn't cost 30k but a 92-96ish MR2 with a Jap-spec turbo engine.
You'd be starting with 220ish HP and with some upgrades, a car that will autox, run the drag strip, and the road course with the best of them! but that's only my 2 big pennies!
You'd be starting with 220ish HP and with some upgrades, a car that will autox, run the drag strip, and the road course with the best of them! but that's only my 2 big pennies!
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