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| 914Dan |
 Sep 10 2009, 12:26 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 4,728 Joined: 20-February 08 From: Saratoga, NY Member No.: 8,730 Region Association: None  |
I have a BMW E-30; that's a six cylinder five speed 325 series. Motor is fine but the body, Oy. I'm looking for something lighter than a BMW body; i.e. Renault R-5, Dauphine, maybe a Simca or even a Yugo to put the straight six of German goodness into.
I want to put the engine back a bit from its stock location because BMWs are so heavy, so I'm leaning toward a four door. With four doors the engine can be under the windshield and the driver in the back seat. Better weight distribution but still have the safety of an emergency exit nearby. If you have anything, see something lurking out behind the barn or wherever, lemme know. It will probably never see commuter duty, so a Title isn't really an issue. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) OK, if it's got bullet holes in the trunk and you give it to me for free while you're all out of breath and sweaty? Thanx, Dan |
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| dlo914 |
Sep 12 2009, 06:38 PM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
Why not go japanese w/ a datsun 510 sedan?
(IMG:http://www.turbophile.com/feature_cars/ryan-z18-datsun-1600/datnats-driving-rear.jpg) or a coupe: (IMG:http://www.bryanf.com/510/images/body1s.jpg) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Gint |
Sep 13 2009, 08:13 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,071 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
I think 510's are pretty hard to come by these days aren't they?
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| 914Dan |
Sep 15 2009, 06:07 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,728 Joined: 20-February 08 From: Saratoga, NY Member No.: 8,730 Region Association: None |
I found a very clean 1968 Ford Cortina two door. Now if you have connections to a 2.3 turbo......
I have a 1988 BMW 325e to swap or sell. Dan |
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| Gint |
Sep 15 2009, 07:38 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,071 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Sweet. My buddy has a Triumph Spitfire with a Merkur turbo 4 installed. Not sure on the exact size but most of those ford turbo 4's were 2.3 I think.
Great ride... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif) |
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| 914Dan |
Sep 15 2009, 10:56 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,728 Joined: 20-February 08 From: Saratoga, NY Member No.: 8,730 Region Association: None |
Once complete it will piggy back on this thing.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/914Dan/IMG_0677.jpg |
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| Gint |
Sep 15 2009, 04:18 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,071 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Giddyup
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| 914Dan |
Oct 1 2009, 06:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,728 Joined: 20-February 08 From: Saratoga, NY Member No.: 8,730 Region Association: None |
Woohoo!! I bought a rust free 1968 Cortina GT. Now I need a 2.3 turbo from a T-Bird.
Dan |
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| Ferg |
Oct 1 2009, 03:10 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(914Dan @ Oct 1 2009, 04:45 AM)  Woohoo!! I bought a rust free 1968 Cortina GT. Now I need a 2.3 turbo from a T-Bird. Dan Start checking yards, pretty common motor, Merkur, SVO mustangs, TC TBirds. Don't rule out a Ztec 4 from a focus either, SVT models make 170ish NA, and aftermarket is big for the euro cosworth versions. |
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| 914Dan |
Oct 6 2009, 12:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,728 Joined: 20-February 08 From: Saratoga, NY Member No.: 8,730 Region Association: None |
I bought a supercharged 3.8 from a T-Bird SC for $400. Looking for a T5 tranny.
Giddyup. |
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