Mr.60trim

Good luck finding a reasonably priced FD RX7, (rolling shell or running). It's like a cult following with those FDs. People hold on dearly to those cars, understandably so, as they are pretty awesome machines. You're better off finding an FC. I second the aforementioned E30 M3 and MR2 (W20-second gen) suggestion.


I also agree with Legal Bill's advice pertaining to the complexities in a shared project investment. Take heed to his advice.

I would also like to add to the list:
Lexus SC 300/400 or a Nissan 300ZX (a 2jz in those things never gets old!)
Acura Integra (K-series swap / Track-spec or turbo or heck...both)

windhund116

If time & $$$ are no issue... I would love to restore a 1990s era NSX.

I was thinking about a rat-rod Chevy Nova. 396ci engine. Updated brakes and suspension. A Q-ship. Well... thinking about it.

darcyw

the answer to every question is Miata. Lots of great projects out there.

My own "project to tackle once my current one is done" is the porsche 944/renegade hybrids LS swap. For about 10K all in, there's lots of fun to be had.

good luck

darcy

jeffbrig

My vote would be for that factory five 818 above. Supposedly around $15k all in...

blondienirvana

Thank you for the replies everybody, I honestly didn't expect so many replies haha.

I'm looking for fd's right now, and I know it was mentioned by someone else but I have also been looking for an nsx....talk about a dream project car......

As far as money that is great advice..

If at some point I feel this is all too much I could always switch over to the motorcycle realm and find a project...But right now I'd say I'm definitely looking for an fd or nsx.

although an LS miata.........that might have to be third on my list

rnye

Depends on budget. I've always had a 240Z to play with.

If I were spending more, I'd like to do an LS swapped Boxster S. Renegade Hybrids make a whole swap kit for just a few thousand, + car at 10-12K (that you can drive fully in tact and have fun with until you save up enough for the entire swap), plus mods, = $25K total for a badass, mid engine, RWD, 400+RWHP Porsche that sounds good and has tq for days.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P67OSN2DqAE

Legal Bill

^ Yeah. That's impressive.

Mr.E.G.

Old single cab pickup (like a Sonoma), swap in AWD, a junkyard LSX, and boost it. You'll be able to easily make 600whp. If anything breaks, ah shucks. You'll be out a whopping $800.

Mr.E.G.

Also, MR2 Spyder with a V6 swap. They weigh 2,200 lbs with the swap and make 270ish to the wheels with a stock internal (read: will last forever) Camry engine.

Mr.E.G.

Or, my personal favorite, Honda Beat with a K24. I need to step away from this tread before I start spending money.