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Old May 21, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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Lightbulb just got 89hatch, i need ideas!!

its got blown engine, clean title, clean body except minor damage to the right passenger door.
year:89
engine:sohc ka
automatic.

STOCK EVERYTHING ELSE
i got it for $700. which is a fair deal i think.
any ideas on what to do?

i want a 5speed,lsd, not sure if i should save up for coilovers or struts an springs.
Old May 21, 2007 | 12:46 PM
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a car like that would be free in my area. so a "good deal" would depend on your market really. Personally I would part out the car and start with something that doesn't have body damage (unless it's an easy fix). and drop a fresh motor in a fresh body.
Old May 21, 2007 | 01:53 PM
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get a new door, order a 180sx front clip, or just buy a motorset and get hardlines and stuff from a junkyard. get some of those new Stance gr basics, or max coilovers.

or buy a running car.
Old May 21, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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how do you drift it ?

hahah jk

id get a ka24de, rebuild it and maybe boost it.
Old May 21, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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sell it for a 5 speed car.

Or do the swap yourself.
Old May 22, 2007 | 01:23 PM
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its an easy fix for the door, nothing major.

ive seen worse go for more, and i said fair deal, good deal would be getting it for free haha,
should i get a single cam or dual??



thanks guys.
Old May 22, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Unholy FD3S
how do you drift it ?

hahah jk

id get a ka24de, rebuild it and maybe boost it.
HAHA,
Old May 22, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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rebuild the sohc, run some side draft carbs, some crazy head work, and massive internal work. get 250 whp, n/a.
Old May 23, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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if your a hands on person and can afford it/have time, i say keep it and learn. do the 5 speed swap yourself(or maybe a buddy to help) its not that hard. go to a salvage yard and replace the door if your not comfortable with the body work(i hate doing body work myself).

Do something abit different with engine swaps. keep in mind different, more often than not, is more expensive, but hey, its the price you pay to stand out right? I personally like the infinity v8 swaps but thats just me. whatever you do, do it right and have fun?
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