Stang Banger researching for next project.
08-02-2008, 10:30 PM
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Stang Banger researching for next project.
Hey everyone,
I thought I'd sign up here so I could start getting some info on my next project. First a little about me. I'm a college student and am into having project cars to work on. I started with a Ford Focus as my first car and by the time I sold it, I had turned an 18.5sec auto grocery getter into a 15sec NA auto bracket killer and rolling prototype for my local speed shop. Sadly I sold that car after getting my hands on a 2004 Mustang Mach 1 that I have kept mostly stock besides a 99 Cobra front end, new paint, and some goodies to help with crusing or racing. If you guys have any questions about the Mach I'd be more than happy to answer. However since I sold the focus I have been wanting a unique 4cyl car for daily driving and just general crusing. I have to admit I'm an Inital D fan so I'd like to build a Silvia replica from a 240SX Coupe.
So far my plans are to find an S13 era 240sx with a blown/seized/dead motor and strip it bare, interior and all. After stripping the chassis, I plan on installing the Silvia front end and then going for a full repaint, to give it a factory finish. In the end I'd reassemble it with an SR20DET in the nose replacing the toasted motor. I plan on doing a paint job like the S13 from Initial D with a few tweaks to make it personalized. I know, I know I'm gonna get flamed for that.
My actual plans as far as use go are mainly daily driving, car shows, spirited back road driving and the occasional trip to the drag strip when I'm not running the Mach. I'm hoping this site will help me choose a motor that will give me performance close to (but not necissarly equal to) the Mach (Ie. 13sec drag passes, stable rwd fun on back roads, ect.) As I really see the Mach as a collectors car more than a DD, plus the new stripe is a PITA to keep clean.
Sorry for the rambling post....Here are some Pics of the Mach.
I thought I'd sign up here so I could start getting some info on my next project. First a little about me. I'm a college student and am into having project cars to work on. I started with a Ford Focus as my first car and by the time I sold it, I had turned an 18.5sec auto grocery getter into a 15sec NA auto bracket killer and rolling prototype for my local speed shop. Sadly I sold that car after getting my hands on a 2004 Mustang Mach 1 that I have kept mostly stock besides a 99 Cobra front end, new paint, and some goodies to help with crusing or racing. If you guys have any questions about the Mach I'd be more than happy to answer. However since I sold the focus I have been wanting a unique 4cyl car for daily driving and just general crusing. I have to admit I'm an Inital D fan so I'd like to build a Silvia replica from a 240SX Coupe.
So far my plans are to find an S13 era 240sx with a blown/seized/dead motor and strip it bare, interior and all. After stripping the chassis, I plan on installing the Silvia front end and then going for a full repaint, to give it a factory finish. In the end I'd reassemble it with an SR20DET in the nose replacing the toasted motor. I plan on doing a paint job like the S13 from Initial D with a few tweaks to make it personalized. I know, I know I'm gonna get flamed for that.
My actual plans as far as use go are mainly daily driving, car shows, spirited back road driving and the occasional trip to the drag strip when I'm not running the Mach. I'm hoping this site will help me choose a motor that will give me performance close to (but not necissarly equal to) the Mach (Ie. 13sec drag passes, stable rwd fun on back roads, ect.) As I really see the Mach as a collectors car more than a DD, plus the new stripe is a PITA to keep clean.
Sorry for the rambling post....Here are some Pics of the Mach.
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08-03-2008, 09:46 PM
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Thanks for the replies, I was afraid that I was gonna get the cold shoulder since I drive an American V8. In my opinion as loong as you put time into it and its fast, then I respect it.
As for the project my father may have just thrown a monkey wrench into everything. He mentioned doing a convertable with a custom toneau cover and making it into a 2 seat speedster. Essentially, removing the rear seats, welding in a "mini-cage" to strengthen the body a little and then having a cover that hides the cage and retracted top. The toneau would be 2 pieces and hinged near the back to flip the rear portion foreward and allow the top to come up without revealing the welded in supports. Does this sound resonable, or better yet possible? I know its going to be time consuming but I believe the rewards will be amazing.
94boy, what part of PA are you from? Just wondering if you're a local.
As for the project my father may have just thrown a monkey wrench into everything. He mentioned doing a convertable with a custom toneau cover and making it into a 2 seat speedster. Essentially, removing the rear seats, welding in a "mini-cage" to strengthen the body a little and then having a cover that hides the cage and retracted top. The toneau would be 2 pieces and hinged near the back to flip the rear portion foreward and allow the top to come up without revealing the welded in supports. Does this sound resonable, or better yet possible? I know its going to be time consuming but I believe the rewards will be amazing.
94boy, what part of PA are you from? Just wondering if you're a local.
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08-03-2008, 10:15 PM
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I was in a Mach 1 be for IT WAS CRAZY FAST.... But ya man its funny how you say this "I was afraid that I was gonna get the cold shoulder since I drive an American V8" It does not matter what you drive we all are here for one reason....
08-03-2008, 10:29 PM
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BTW in your opinion, should I got for the coupe, or attempt the vert? I really am having trouble deciding.
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08-03-2008, 10:34 PM
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While I am like that too but im not a person that will talk trash about any cars unless they say something about JDM cars. Like I would never talk trash on a Mach 1 Just because most cars will get killed by it.
08-04-2008, 01:40 PM
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Welcome, majority of the real members here wont bash you one what kind of car you already have... take Stig for instance, we havent kicked him out just yet... I kid I kid.
As for what you're looking for, if you're really looking for 13 seconds... I'd consider a 2JZ-GTE (Supra) and do a big single turbo. That would rock anyone's shocks off.
But dont get me wrong, I know of a few SR's that are capable of those numbers too. Its just up to the person really.
The convertable thing, sounds nice. I'd like to see that personally.
Im sure you'll be able to find a chassis, but since the verts are rare, you might want to pick up what there is... hatch's and coupes are a dime a dozen really, but verts are rare and super sexy with a silvia front end with the square halogen lights, no projectors...
As for what you're looking for, if you're really looking for 13 seconds... I'd consider a 2JZ-GTE (Supra) and do a big single turbo. That would rock anyone's shocks off.
But dont get me wrong, I know of a few SR's that are capable of those numbers too. Its just up to the person really.
The convertable thing, sounds nice. I'd like to see that personally.
Im sure you'll be able to find a chassis, but since the verts are rare, you might want to pick up what there is... hatch's and coupes are a dime a dozen really, but verts are rare and super sexy with a silvia front end with the square halogen lights, no projectors...
08-04-2008, 02:28 PM
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lately in miami ive been seeing more verts then coups or hatches.
if you want your car for performance then go coupe if you just want the looks get a vert cause remember verts are heavier and the chassis is a wet noodle.
at work im fully restoring a 67 stang but... this experience is making me dislike mustangs... well maybe not mustangs maybe just any old hunk of rust lol
if you want your car for performance then go coupe if you just want the looks get a vert cause remember verts are heavier and the chassis is a wet noodle.
at work im fully restoring a 67 stang but... this experience is making me dislike mustangs... well maybe not mustangs maybe just any old hunk of rust lol
08-04-2008, 02:59 PM
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I would do a vert if u can find one..... if not i would do Fast back
08-04-2008, 05:48 PM
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lately in miami ive been seeing more verts then coups or hatches.
if you want your car for performance then go coupe if you just want the looks get a vert cause remember verts are heavier and the chassis is a wet noodle.
at work im fully restoring a 67 stang but... this experience is making me dislike mustangs... well maybe not mustangs maybe just any old hunk of rust lol
if you want your car for performance then go coupe if you just want the looks get a vert cause remember verts are heavier and the chassis is a wet noodle.
at work im fully restoring a 67 stang but... this experience is making me dislike mustangs... well maybe not mustangs maybe just any old hunk of rust lol
