Help me decide
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Re: Help me decide
Originally Posted by reuter
i think the goal of a high 9 second car anywhere underneath a $15,000 budget is pure pipe dreaming, especially if you want to keep it running. but here's my opinion..
a very well planned/built/balanced 500+ cid built solid roller BBC
VERY worked heads, probably going to have to use some AFRs or something like them, then pay to have them worked over
tube framed 2nd gen camaro
fuel cell
ford 9" with spool and probably A LOT of gear
90/10s
transbraked and built th-400
a lot of lexan
a lot of sheetmetal
a lot of tire
a lot of suspension work
a lot of nitrous
a very expensive fuel system
a very expensive oil system
a very well planned/built/balanced 500+ cid built solid roller BBC
VERY worked heads, probably going to have to use some AFRs or something like them, then pay to have them worked over
tube framed 2nd gen camaro
fuel cell
ford 9" with spool and probably A LOT of gear
90/10s
transbraked and built th-400
a lot of lexan
a lot of sheetmetal
a lot of tire
a lot of suspension work
a lot of nitrous
a very expensive fuel system
a very expensive oil system
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Fighterer
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Re: Help me decide
I agree with the gokart Idea. slap a 600cc sportbike motor on it and fly. 
Or even cheaper a 500cc 2stroke. Would be a wild ride but not too streetable.
I have seen older VW's with tubo'd porsche motors and 350's in them. A twinturbo 350 mildly modifide on a stock bottom end can make around 1000hp if done with the right turbo's and heads. If you build the motor probably around $6000 with turbo's etc. and you would definately see 9's if you can get some traction. Sounds sooo sweet too
Or even cheaper a 500cc 2stroke. Would be a wild ride but not too streetable.I have seen older VW's with tubo'd porsche motors and 350's in them. A twinturbo 350 mildly modifide on a stock bottom end can make around 1000hp if done with the right turbo's and heads. If you build the motor probably around $6000 with turbo's etc. and you would definately see 9's if you can get some traction. Sounds sooo sweet too
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From: suffolk
Re: Help me decide
www.turbododge.com Fully gutted car of your choice, with a built 2.2 and a auto. You can run a manual but all the fast fast guys are running autos. Should be well into the 10s for about 5k, prolly less. It doesnt get any cheaper then these cars. Most speed for your dollar possible.
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Re: Help me decide
Pinto - 2.3 Turbo/built C4 - Holset HX35@30psi - 100shot - gears - slicks - rods - fuel.
There's $3500-$4000 spent and a 450-500hp 2000lb car (if not lighter). Spend the remaining money on beer.
There's $3500-$4000 spent and a 450-500hp 2000lb car (if not lighter). Spend the remaining money on beer.
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From: suffolk
Re: Help me decide
Pinto - 2.3 Turbo/built C4 - Holset HX35@30psi - 100shot - gears - slicks - rods - fuel.