Thinking going import in future.

[Sprayaway Fox]

I usually sell one brand and go to a different one to build up. Now I am thinking Import. I have some choices that I would like to do and cars that are for sale from people I know. A civic no price known, a AWD elclipse 3500, RX7 (the ones that look kinda like vipers) 10000, with mods already but bad rotary. Hope you guys cud gimme some good and bad about each car. Thanx

[nismodave]

What do you want to get out of the car? Handling? Power? Reliability? Looks?

Each has pros and cons.

[Sprayaway Fox]

If I could make around 450 475 out of one I would be more than happy. I would like a all around car. I like it to handle as much as a lowered stang but still be able at least 12's. Something like a Quick import. So I wont be scared to run a typical modded stang or LS1 bolt on car.

[Sprayaway Fox]

Reliability is key also, Not lookn to boost the hell out of it to make the power I want. Car will prolly never be slicked. Just an clean streetfighter import. No huge wing or nuthing just lowered and nice rims.

[Silver86]

what would i do? i wouldnt buy any of em... maybe the rx7, but 10k is a bit much to pay for a car with a bad motor... the civic, no way in hell would i buy a civic to mod... for economy, yes... performance, no. and for the eclipse... nay... ive never been too much of a fan of crank walking or just over all crappy cars (imo)

if i were you (which im not, so this is just a suggestion) i would look for an older s2k and build that...

[GTSLOW]

You wouldnt need 450/475 to take a "typical bolt on" stang or ls1. Although I think to get 450/475 out of a 4popper is going to take some $$$. Plus is that to the wheels or crank?

[nismodave]

If you are thinking 450 hp. You are barking up the wrong tree with them all.

Unless you want to go..... 1-Big Turbo on the Honda with a built motor, but then its FWD.

2-Big Turbo on the DSM, but then it will always be broken.

3-Big Turbo on the 7, but then the Apex seals will leak, see option 2.

IMO the best option is to find a Rx7, 240sx, or 300z and do a Hybrid swap. Ls1,2,3....1jz/2jz....Rb26...hell even the good ol sr20det.

But then you are talking about a whole new can of worms.

Good Luck.

[HY35F2T]

go with the rx7 have someone who deals with rota motors tune it.Go with a 20b

[That_Guy]

just going to throw this out there.. but...

you can pick up a cobalt ss/sc with 30k for about 10k spend another 2g on a turbo kit and have a 400 hp dd... no questions asked .. you can pretty much make the 2 g off of selling the sc off the car along with the intake mani. just a thought...

you should also look around for a supra that s not modded all to hell.

or a s2k ive seen some sick fast ones.. not to mention they are great looking cars

sky redline just with a basic tune those guys are making 330 hp no questions asked
same with the solstice gxp

[Sprayaway Fox]

Damn, was thinking of LS1 into the RX but dont know how much they weigh. If be the same balls as a camaro then its a no go. but if the payoff of better handling with a V8, then maybe.

[nismodave]

Last generation rx7, aka the FD, is much lighter than F bodys. 2800 lbs.

[HY35F2T]

Damn, was thinking of LS1 into the RX but dont know how much they weigh. If be the same balls as a camaro then its a no go. but if the payoff of better handling with a V8, then maybe.

from what ive read its not much more weight then stock.

thats a ls6 with a dump 100%stock racing a r6.

[boostin350z]

ls1 with the hinson supercars subframe kit only weighs 60 lbs more and lowers the center of gravity. imo, is much more superior to the 13b/20b and im a rotary fanboy

[xxtremeteam]

Supra!!!!!!!!!!!

[Silver86]

how can you say no to this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xKREvioJu8

[shoooo32]

that rx7 would be cheap to replicate (compared to a supra) and be a total sleeper.

[That_Guy]

how can you say no to this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xKREvioJu8

on stock everything..

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/N...-up_177771.htm

[BeesTwinEG]

Money wise, parts availbility, tuning and etc - Honda.
92-2000 civic with 350-400whp, daily driven and one fast ass car .

[Flicktitty]

Supra!!!!!!!!!!!

X2! or a LExus SC300/SC400 with a 2JZGTE Swap (320HP Stock)
GO BPU
1. Downpipe 2. Exhaust System 3. GReddy BCC 4. GReddy Profec B-Spec Electronic Boost Controller 5. 60mm Greddy Boost Gauge.

and you have 460HP. You can buy it in a kit for $1,500 Through supra store.

http://www.suprastore.com/450hppackage.html

can't beat bolt on's with 460HP

here is a lil info from Supra Store.
Some have asked, what type of 1/4 mile ET and Trap Speeds should be expected. Trap Speed is the easiest indicator of true hp, with ET being much more driver dependent because the times are heavily changed by a good "launch". With this kit installed properly your car should run from 111-118mph in the 1/4 mile. If you can launch your car to a 1.8 60 ft. time, you may well be in the 11's on drag radials.

[BeesTwinEG]

320 at the crank mr. flick.

I say go with the honda, easy find, easy parts access, saves gas and fast at the same time. what can you more ask?
When civic beats an supra, fearri lambo rockets etc.... priceless