Help me pick a car...

**Charger527** · 06-25-2009, 03:13 AM

Originally Posted by cfiler

I have to admit my favorite vehicles are Mopars. All of them seem to have this personality unlike any other vehicles.

My dream is to restore a roadrunner or superbird someday.

Is true unlike any other, the orginal muscle car

**F4iGuy** · 06-25-2009, 09:17 AM

My friend owns a performance shop and specializes in late model vetts. I'm going to hunt down a cheap C5 give it some boost and call it a day. If it was an everyday driver I'd probably get the wrx. I thought about a zo6 but it doesn't make sense. For 5-6k less I get a mint C5. Reinvest 5-6k into the blower set up and bye bye Zo6!

**Big** · 06-25-2009, 09:25 AM

Lots of potential in a C5, keep us posted on what you do with it.

**scribbs12** · 06-25-2009, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by Big

I like the WRX, I've always been into big HP hotrods, but I've ridden in a few of those that were just a blast.

wrx's are hard to work on if you dont know what you're doing. and they dont have alot of space in the engine bay.

**scribbs12** · 06-25-2009, 04:47 PM

i would get a supra, rx7, sr240 or a 2jz 240, or an evo. or drop a ls1 in a rx7

**F4iGuy** · 06-25-2009, 06:38 PM

It may take a while but I'll update with pics and progress. Finding the right car will take time. Making it fast not so much. Can't wait to have that head pinned to the seat while listening to the V8 rumble blower whine boost needle spin with the tach etc.

**MACKATTACK** · 06-25-2009, 07:40 PM

Just pick up like a 2004 Supercharged ZO6........my boy just picked one up and its a "fun" car..........

**dstate52** · 06-25-2009, 08:34 PM

Dude if your looking for a fun car and an easy way of tuning and making fast get a Mazda Miata. Look for a 94-97 those are the best years. But all of them are good. The car weights 2500 pounds and you can even turbo it and or drop a 5.0 or ls engine in it. Those cars are great to drive and with some added power are monsters and you can do everything for 10-15g from scratch.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/N...25i_172772.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/N...-Am_202820.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK0krHnx3jo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtzMaCoq2_4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9L8s50XZ8w

**Altoidmike** · 07-02-2009, 05:58 PM

Pick up a 2000 honda s2000 for around 10k you can run up to 700hp on stock internals with a good tune. Like this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUFFudEJnjk

=D

**Altoidmike** · 07-02-2009, 05:59 PM

^ That shit can beat a modded gixxer 1k

**Free Will** · 07-02-2009, 06:42 PM

Nissan Skyline , 3ltr turbo

**Altoidmike** · 07-02-2009, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by Free Will

Nissan Skyline , 3ltr turbo

haha ya if it is possible to find one.

***t-gunz*** · 07-03-2009, 01:24 AM

Originally Posted by Big

I like the WRX, I've always been into big HP hotrods, but I've ridden in a few of those that were just a blast.

rexys are nice i sold one not long ago. 350hp atw

my06... great fun. except for the cops pulling me over all the time.

**F4iGuy** · 07-03-2009, 10:52 PM

Thought about the rex. Then talked to a few people with 300+ hp who get 10mpg. Makes sense... 2.o must rev its nutz off. They are a blast though. Interiors are GREAT compared to the vette.

The vette still has my attention though. Still looking. Mmmmm Blown C5.

**BuckwildBaby** · 07-04-2009, 12:21 AM

anything fast

**cfiler** · 07-05-2009, 02:12 AM

You could go for a Pontiac GTO, for 2004 they came with a LS1, but 2005-6 came with the LS2

*drool*

Plus you'd have tons of money left over the invest in a blower or other mods.

**F4iGuy** · 07-27-2009, 09:36 PM

Here she is. Currently making 350 whp and 360 torque at the wheels (dyno)with bolt ons.

Current mods:
z06 clutch
3.90 rear hardened axle seals/gears
Hurst shifter
Skip shift removal
Z06 wheels with 305 rubber out back
Pro Flow cold air induction
Breathless Performance MAF sensor
BBK 80 MM throttle body
172* Thermostat
Throttle Body water bypass
Performance plugs/wires
TPIS Long Tube headers
Pro FLow X pipe
B & B Tri Flow Sport Mufflers
Eradispeed 2 piece rotors

**IM708** · 07-27-2009, 09:40 PM

Nice specs bro....im jealous lol

I aspire to get a car like this:

**F4iGuy** · 07-27-2009, 09:47 PM

Do you think I should fill in the rear bumper with red lettering or is that cheese?

**IM708** · 07-27-2009, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by F4iGuy

Do you think I should fill in the rear bumper with red lettering or is that cheese?

Red just isn't working for me... If anything black would fit best.

**F4iGuy** · 07-27-2009, 09:49 PM

Where can I purchase that wing? Now that I think of it my tips are a bit on the small side...

**IM708** · 07-27-2009, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by F4iGuy

Where can I purchase that wing? Now that I think of it my tips are a bit on the small side...

Probably at sears.

I hear adding a huge spoiler especially onto fwd cars adds about 100hp to the car. Then when you add the very unaerodynamic body kits you add an additional 200 hp. Then the fart cannons allow me to time travel lol.

**gixxerboy1** · 07-27-2009, 09:59 PM

do NOT fill the letters in

**Panzerfaust** · 07-27-2009, 10:26 PM

Oh wait..what was the budget again? Did I go over it?

**collar** · 07-27-2009, 10:51 PM

evo9 are nice but dont know how much their worth.

something like white with charcoal wheels
or black on black.

even yellow with black wheels.

i have no clue about cars but that car looks all right i guess.

**ray0414** · 07-27-2009, 11:22 PM

i like the red lettering, makes it seem like more of a race car. u dont want it lookin too grandpa looking.

**vingtor** · 07-27-2009, 11:34 PM

wrx sti sick rides turbo bang out 400 hp stock!

**C-MaN** · 07-28-2009, 12:34 AM

Forget all of those wrx fans bro. Get an 05 GTO with the ls2 like i have. Ive got the magi super charger.. forget about it!!!

**zimmy** · 07-28-2009, 05:19 AM

try a 2002 c5 or later..much better.

**Charger527** · 07-28-2009, 05:34 AM

Nice... but only 360 lb of torque with 350hp????

**F4iGuy** · 07-28-2009, 05:44 AM

Thats wheel hp/tq on a dyno so factor in drivetrain loss. Flywheel is over 400. I don't have the graph in front of me but I believe it was around 430 with a nice curve. I'm not sure where to go with mods yet but its not finished. I'm thinking cam and heads are next. It did 12.0 in the quarter on street tires, not fast but quick. I'm not building it to be a drag car though, more of a fast streetable car that stops and handles can cruise to the shore and get 25-30 mpg.

**Charger527** · 07-28-2009, 05:59 AM

Fair enough, what is the ci im not really familure with them as we dont have them over here? Im gussing its big if numbers are close like that.

**Charger527** · 07-28-2009, 06:02 AM

Mate just put his car on the dyno and its a 360 and is punching roughly 300hp and 400lbs

**jrmy** · 07-28-2009, 06:55 AM

did u get a car yet?sorry too many post to read.lol.

**F4iGuy** · 07-28-2009, 10:59 AM

350. I hear cam and heads really wake this motor up so Ima have to save some more loot and report back with better numbers lol. It'll be finished when it scares me. This could get expensive.

**Phate** · 07-28-2009, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by F4iGuy

350. I hear cam and heads really wake this motor up so Ima have to save some more loot and report back with better numbers lol. It'll be finished when it scares me. This could get expensive.

i just looked in my crystal ball and this is what i saw....

http://www.procharger.com/c5_corvette.shtml

**F4iGuy** · 07-28-2009, 03:54 PM

**PistolPete33** · 07-28-2009, 04:11 PM

An 03 Cobra is a great choice. The Tremec tranny is decent but the motors are quite bulletproof. YOu can make sick power with simple mods such as running higher boost and a custom tune. Add some 4:10 gears and you've got a 12 second car all day long.

**Hazard** · 07-28-2009, 04:32 PM

my vote is on the 03/04 cobra..... full exhaust..... computer chip..... cold air..... a smaller pulley and a tune..... your high 11's. 390hp stock...... not bad man - and the prices have come down considerably. The other thing you could do if you wanted a straight line car is to get rid of the independant rear suspension and drop in a solid axel.....

Those cars are a dream.....

~Haz~