I am lucky enough to have a spare VG30DETT in the garage, me and my mate were discussing sticking it in a classic car. I've got the engine crossmember, mounts, loom, ecu, etc etc, what would be a good car for it do you think?

 

I originally planned to keep it as a spare and get it uprated and rebuilt for mine, but I also like the idea of a one-off project car. Purely speculation at the mo, but open to any ideas flying around? :thumbup:

Edited April 13, 201015 yr by Baz
cant spell lol

a Nissan Cube ! :D

 

or a old Nissan Vanette :rofl:

 

Datsun sunny, the ultimate sleeper, looks like the bog standard family car....

I've had a brainwave!

 

We're moving house next month, and down the road from the new place is this - its not moved for well over a year:

 

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=ln24sa&sll=-34.038216,133.308652&sspn=34.665925,86.396484&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Lincoln+LN24SA,+United+Kingdom&ll=53.255201,-0.501595&spn=0,0.042186&t=h&z=15&layer=c&cbll=53.248544,-0.501551&panoid=eVQPrS3NeczNWfIxB8XvJA&cbp=12,9.49,,1,8.39

 

(google streetview)

 

Just found out what it is- Toyota Chaser (Mk2). maybe he'll sell it to me :thumbup:

I've had a brainwave!

 

We're moving house next month, and down the road from the new place is this - its not moved for well over a year:

 

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=ln24sa&sll=-34.038216,133.308652&sspn=34.665925,86.396484&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Lincoln+LN24SA,+United+Kingdom&ll=53.255201,-0.501595&spn=0,0.042186&t=h&z=15&layer=c&cbll=53.248544,-0.501551&panoid=eVQPrS3NeczNWfIxB8XvJA&cbp=12,9.49,,1,8.39

 

 

 

 

(google streetview)

 

Just found out what it is- Toyota Chaser (Mk2). maybe he'll sell it to me :thumbup:

 

 

 

looks like a Cortina!! crap :clown: z31

Nice of you to say so Daz!

 

It also looks like it could be powerful in it's own right. Lilke a lexus soarer is to a Supra.

 

You need to get something that looks REALLY crappy IMO.

 

I remember my old history teacher had a crazy idea about putting a really powerful engine in his rusty old VW beetle.

a VG in a westfield would take it from 700kg to about 1500kg LOL :lol:

 

unless I pitch in somewhere a bit newer - 200sx s13, sunny (pulsar) RNN14, etc? but would really like something a bit special so that would generally point at a classic model.

 

I've done the 200sx vg30dett so keep looking

 

I have had thoughts along the same lines but I think it needs to be proper retro

crappy looking.......

 

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lada_1200.jpg a lada 1200, built like a tank in all aspects lol

You know it makes sense :thumbup:

 

how about a mk1 or mk2 MR2??

 

how about a mk1 or mk2 MR2??

 

 

Camry v6 fits in those and has been done loads

This is cooooool Baz:drool:

 

 

This is cooooool Baz:drool:

 

 

 

A Sil80. S13 180sx with Silvia frontend.

 

Had a friend with a VG30DETT fitted in one, but utilising the Inlet and exhaust manifolds from the VG30DET to run a massive single turbo setup.

 

Not exactly a classic though lol

Edited April 18, 201015 yr by Yowser

dont they call them sil80's????

lots of variations for s bodies, every possible combination has been covered with front and rear swaps.

 

My vg30dett in s13

 

lots of variations for s bodies, every possible combination has been covered with front and rear swaps.

 

My vg30dett in s13

 

 

Man thats one tight set up, fair play:w00t:

Haha true true.

 

I do like that 260c coupe! How about an E34 5 Series, very elegant car and would certainly fit the sleeper look!

 

I dont think the E34 would suit the sleeper look at all. They came with Plenty of powerfull engine options. My old 535i Sport had 210bhp, and would easily keep with a NA Z, while the 540i V8 had 290hp, the M5 had 315bhp and is an amazing engine, and the rare and rediculous quick Alpina B10 bi-turbo had 360bhp.

 

People expect Bmw's to be quick.

Edited April 18, 201015 yr by Yowser