so i have this turbocoupe...

Whizbang · 04-01-2010, 08:27 AM

its a decent daily, but its rather cumbersome for my taste. But the nice part is the 2.3 turbo, the T5 (its not WC but whatever) and the ford 8.8 with 3.55s (ill have to do something about that) and LSD. So what should i swap this driveline into? Im open to some ideas. Im kinda at a wall with things. I was thinking about an FB or perhaps an FC (especially a convertible) but any other ideas of a cool chassis for such a swap that would be suitable for daily use?

blwnrtr93 · 04-01-2010, 09:22 AM

Ranger. That would surprise a few people.

djmtsu · 04-01-2010, 10:34 AM

I concur.

Or a B-series.

Whizbang · 04-01-2010, 03:02 PM

actually from what i can see the ranger is rather played out, but perhaps an older boxy style one could be intersting. Other ideas?

Lastphaseofthis · 04-01-2010, 04:58 PM

85 calica!

Whizbang · 04-01-2010, 05:06 PM

i guess i could find myself a notch fox body for the cheapness

djmtsu · 04-01-2010, 06:51 PM

I vote this:

Whizbang · 04-03-2010, 12:00 PM

eh if i was going to do a volvo, would just swap the volvo turbo engine. Bottom end is almost the same just with a better head.

BUT i realized there is a narrowbody starion in my back yard my room mate owns...and he owes me!

Whizbang · 04-05-2010, 11:45 PM

sorry, its a conquest, same damn thing. Maroon with a red plush interior.

12arotary · 04-07-2010, 02:05 PM

I still say geo metro

Whizbang · 04-15-2010, 08:18 AM

turn it into a nitro burning wheeeeeeel stander?

SouthSideSlider · 04-15-2010, 09:57 AM

i say pick up an extra FB or FC shell and a volvo 16V head and biuld a monster i know pwesonally i'm doing a T5-R motor in an FC. trying to find a nice vert.

currently i'm also working on a 16vT for my 740 already got a 16V head machined turbo pistons . i need solid lifters and 4.6 valve springs. trying tpo find some PZ cams and another HX35w.(just bought 1 with only 6000miles on it for $450. F_ING SCORE)

as for other cars.old celica supra maybe?
fox body mustang would be easy.
ohohohoh

MIATA!!!!!!!

Whizbang · 04-15-2010, 05:24 PM

i think that 2.3 turbo is rather heavy for a miata. id love to swap the 2.3 into an rx7 chassis. but this starion is hella clean

SouthSideSlider · 04-16-2010, 12:02 PM

that would be intressting to. but definatly folvo it. the 16V porsche designed volvo head is awsome. run ford 4.6L SOHC non-beehive valve springs to get ridof most valve float issuses.

jerd_hambone · 04-16-2010, 08:11 PM

Conquests are getting rare. But, if it's got a motor in it, the 2.6 is a beast when built right.

04-01-2010, 08:27 AM	#1
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	so i have this turbocoupe... its a decent daily, but its rather cumbersome for my taste. But the nice part is the 2.3 turbo, the T5 (its not WC but whatever) and the ford 8.8 with 3.55s (ill have to do something about that) and LSD. So what should i swap this driveline into? Im open to some ideas. Im kinda at a wall with things. I was thinking about an FB or perhaps an FC (especially a convertible) but any other ideas of a cool chassis for such a swap that would be suitable for daily use? __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook Last edited by Whizbang; 04-01-2010 at 08:29 AM.

04-01-2010, 09:22 AM	#2
blwnrtr93 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: AL Posts: 379 Rep Power: 18	Ranger. That would surprise a few people. __________________ 1993 BB RX-7 2005 Black Mazda 6i 1991 Primer Celica GT 1968 Camo Chevy P/U Garfinkle's Airpump Idler Pulley: Keep the stock contact patch on your water pump w/o running Airpump!

04-01-2010, 10:34 AM	#3
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	I concur. Or a B-series. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

04-01-2010, 03:02 PM	#4
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	actually from what i can see the ranger is rather played out, but perhaps an older boxy style one could be intersting. Other ideas? __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

04-01-2010, 05:06 PM	#6
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	i guess i could find myself a notch fox body for the cheapness __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

04-01-2010, 04:58 PM	#5
Lastphaseofthis The Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	85 calica!

04-01-2010, 06:51 PM	#7
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	I vote this: __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

04-03-2010, 12:00 PM	#8
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	eh if i was going to do a volvo, would just swap the volvo turbo engine. Bottom end is almost the same just with a better head. BUT i realized there is a narrowbody starion in my back yard my room mate owns...and he owes me! __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

04-05-2010, 11:45 PM	#9
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	sorry, its a conquest, same damn thing. Maroon with a red plush interior. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

04-07-2010, 02:05 PM	#10
12arotary tumor-syphilis-itis-osis Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 191 Rep Power: 17	I still say geo metro __________________ 82 300d 82 Gsl 84 b2200 Diesel 88 gxl

04-15-2010, 08:18 AM	#11
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	turn it into a nitro burning wheeeeeeel stander? __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

04-15-2010, 09:57 AM	#12
SouthSideSlider Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Goose Creek/Summerville Posts: 60 Rep Power: 17	i say pick up an extra FB or FC shell and a volvo 16V head and biuld a monster i know pwesonally i'm doing a T5-R motor in an FC. trying to find a nice vert. currently i'm also working on a 16vT for my 740 already got a 16V head machined turbo pistons . i need solid lifters and 4.6 valve springs. trying tpo find some PZ cams and another HX35w.(just bought 1 with only 6000miles on it for $450. F_ING SCORE) as for other cars.old celica supra maybe? fox body mustang would be easy. ohohohoh MIATA!!!!!!! __________________ 2000 Acura Integra GS: daily driver 1990 Mazda RX-7 GTU: parts car. 1986 Mazda RX-7 base: under the knife.(no sunroof!!!) 1989 Volvo 745 turbo: B230ET,19T turbo,850 Turbo injectors,HKS Manual Boost Controler,Port/Polish,Oversized valves,titanium valve springs,M-Cam,G80 locker,modded AW71 transmission. Last edited by SouthSideSlider; 04-15-2010 at 10:03 AM.

04-15-2010, 05:24 PM	#13
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	i think that 2.3 turbo is rather heavy for a miata. id love to swap the 2.3 into an rx7 chassis. but this starion is hella clean __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

04-16-2010, 12:02 PM	#14
SouthSideSlider Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Goose Creek/Summerville Posts: 60 Rep Power: 17	that would be intressting to. but definatly folvo it. the 16V porsche designed volvo head is awsome. run ford 4.6L SOHC non-beehive valve springs to get ridof most valve float issuses. __________________ 2000 Acura Integra GS: daily driver 1990 Mazda RX-7 GTU: parts car. 1986 Mazda RX-7 base: under the knife.(no sunroof!!!) 1989 Volvo 745 turbo: B230ET,19T turbo,850 Turbo injectors,HKS Manual Boost Controler,Port/Polish,Oversized valves,titanium valve springs,M-Cam,G80 locker,modded AW71 transmission.