What 80's/90's cheap car would you love to make mid-engine and awesome?

"Grindintosecond" (Grindintosecond) 05/24/2018 at 19:50 • Filed to: None

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The SHOgun; a storied and amazing creation. The Festiva, plus a SHO taurus engine in the back. Startling fun. Making something America lacked; awesomeness the Fiero didn’t deliver. So what cars we can get off craigslist for pocket change today, would you love to throw an engine in the middle?

!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! with a coyote motor and a G50 Porsche transaxle. The last post on progress was May ‘17. It appears he was working out how to do the bodywork to resemble some of the old Trans-Am Motorcraft Mustangs.

Plenty of cars could work with transverse 4's and v-6's, but what about balanced transaxle power? What sedan-like cars would fit that transaxled v-8 ls, v-10 triton truck monster or bmw /jag/merc v-12?

What would you Frankenstein?

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 19:53

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kia pride

clio v6 in the back

epic granny scarer and batteries in the frunk :)

Steve in Manhattan > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 19:59

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Does an SVX count? Would be fun with an LS swap and no back seat.

Grindintosecond > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 05/24/2018 at 19:59

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Um, that’s a Festiva in america .....and it was turned into the SHOgun...

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 20:01

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eh.... then... i agree with you.. save for the engine choice :)

but yeah... i noticed that when i posted the pic and went...wtf my kia is a ford naoh?

Grindintosecond > Steve in Manhattan 05/24/2018 at 20:03

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Hell yes it counts! That’s what I’m talkin’ about. Now if an LS would fit. You know, L think it would. Especially that transverse one. LS4? Hmmm.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 20:04

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just chalk this one down as me being an idiot :)

it happens a lot

interstate366, now In The Industry > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 20:04

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My own car. I’d either keep the H that’s already in it for simplicity or get a good K-series motor for better aftermarket support and user-friendliness.

Kiltedpadre > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 20:12

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Purchase this:

https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/1996-ford-aerostar-1-owner/6597896057.html

Remove rear seats and replace with this:

boredalways > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 20:16

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‘84 Volvo (240) Turbo

promoted by the color red > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 20:23

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Stuffing a NSX V6 into a Honda Acty kei-van.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 20:25

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My friend in college had a Mazda 323, that would work.

Chariotoflove > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 20:25

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https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-Toyota-MR2-d301#listing=203966602

HammerheadFistpunch > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 21:00

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No question

3sge beams blacktop and transaxle from the jdm mr2.

200 hp cartoon beach buggy

Wacko > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 21:05

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Honda CRX or a Del sol

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 21:31

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Plus:

2.3 RS

Plus AWD

Keep it looking stock except some Sparco Terras and Cossie box flares.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 21:33

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cuz i’ve always wanted something that could do a wheelie, I just figured it would be a mustang

OPPOsaurus WRX > Wacko 05/24/2018 at 21:35

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that with this

sony1492 > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 21:39

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If it was my money id start with an 80's hatch, Mazda 323 wouldn’t be far behind a civic

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > HammerheadFistpunch 05/24/2018 at 21:45

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RaMRv2?

HammerheadFistpunch > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 05/24/2018 at 21:51

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Mr4

Wacko > OPPOsaurus WRX 05/24/2018 at 21:52

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They both are fords, and they both have horse badges.

Close enough

Die-Trying > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 21:54

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vw bug(90s mexico)........ and how far back does it have to be set back to call it “mid-engine?”..........

Wacko > OPPOsaurus WRX 05/24/2018 at 21:54

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If it fits, it sits.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 21:54

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An all American Previa would have been amazaballs.

Better yet, an American Espace F1. So take one Viper engine and plunk it right smack in the middle of a Plymouth Voyager. Why a Plymouth Voyager and not a Dodge Caravan?

Because using a Plymouth is funnier.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > HammerheadFistpunch 05/24/2018 at 21:56

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But it won’t be 4 wheel drive

Recreational Activity Vehicle 4 wheel drive.

Midship Runabout 2 seater

So RAM2?

Recreational Activity Miship 2 seater

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > HammerheadFistpunch 05/24/2018 at 22:19

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Why limit yourself to the BEAMs when gen 4 3sgtes are cheaper and more powerful?

wafflesnfalafel > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 22:41

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yep - that’s gotta be the winner. Festiva with a new 3.5EB out of a current SHO blown to 450 hp. SHOgun II. 0-60 in 2.4. The only purpose? Embarass Tesla P100ds.

punkgoose17 > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 23:13

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Late 80's Imark. I do not know what engine I would squeeze into it though.

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > Grindintosecond 05/24/2018 at 23:39

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Keep it in boxer land, save space while still being faithful to the Subaru origin.

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > Kiltedpadre 05/24/2018 at 23:40

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I didn’t know you were Long-Voyager

duurtlang > Grindintosecond 05/25/2018 at 02:31

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Renault Twingo. Rip out the rear seats and put a V6 in there. A PRV preferably.

Kiltedpadre > winterlegacy, here 'till the end 05/25/2018 at 07:37

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I’m sure he would approve.

I figure the Aerostar is already rwd making it one of the easiest options. Plus, how can you go wrong with a blown big block?

I see it as this van’s long lost hillbilly cousin.

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > Grindintosecond 05/25/2018 at 11:13

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Plus

Equals fun time

boxrocket > Grindintosecond 05/25/2018 at 12:38

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Volvo 960 wagon, with a McLaren P1 (or BP23... Mmmmmmm) powertrain, brakes, and suspension.