Forced induction cars for under $8,000
Feb 9, 2006, 10:01 PM
#20
Originally Posted by A418t81
You could buy an SC300 and swap a 1JZ in for that kind of money as well. Sky/budget is the limit on that one too.
Here is mine - 5 sp turbo in the works
Feb 9, 2006, 10:08 PM
#21
Originally Posted by Lancerlover
1g DSM
2g 4G63T powered DSM
MR2 Turbo
i think thats all that will go for below $8k.
DSMs have pretty high book values but reliability of a used DSM is always in question since many owners treat em and beat em like crap.
2g 4G63T powered DSM
MR2 Turbo
i think thats all that will go for below $8k.
DSMs have pretty high book values but reliability of a used DSM is always in question since many owners treat em and beat em like crap.
Feb 18, 2006, 09:55 AM
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You could get a lower mileage, good condition 300zx turbo (z31 - not the z32 twin turbo) for about 5 grand or less.
Some people hate how the z31 one looks, but it's cheap, reliable, comfortable and fast. The T3 turbo on those things is set stock at only 6 psi, just plug the POV and get a boost controller for an easy 30 whp above the stock 200.
Some people hate how the z31 one looks, but it's cheap, reliable, comfortable and fast. The T3 turbo on those things is set stock at only 6 psi, just plug the POV and get a boost controller for an easy 30 whp above the stock 200.
Feb 18, 2006, 10:20 AM
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I've got an obscure one for you.. Isuzu Impulse Turbo, 85-89 was rear drive with lotus tuned suspension, later cars were AWD.. I ran some high 14's on mine with minor mods..
Now I have a project car, 81 Datsun B210 hatchback which i'm either going to swap in a SR20DET drivetrain or a Supercharged V8
Now I have a project car, 81 Datsun B210 hatchback which i'm either going to swap in a SR20DET drivetrain or a Supercharged V8
Feb 21, 2006, 06:13 AM
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go get yourself a 92 tsi/gsx/laser rs all wheel drive. has the 6 bolt motor and 4 bolt rear end. make sure it was built before april of 92 I believe. You cant go wrong. Yes its hard to find one in good shape but if you take your time you can find one. These cars take well to mods. 4g63 powered. You can make a DSM reliable. You just have to take care of it.....
--^what he said.... ive had mine for like a year and a half.. boost the hell out of it... never had any problems... n bought it for $3k 92 tsi awd.. leather, 5 spd.. and BOOOST.... and ive had quite a few 200-300 mile cruise days... and i love the look on older guys faces when i leave theyre lincoln mk?(whatever), g35s, etc etc...... and you know thiiiisssss.... maaaaaaannn!!!
--^what he said.... ive had mine for like a year and a half.. boost the hell out of it... never had any problems... n bought it for $3k 92 tsi awd.. leather, 5 spd.. and BOOOST.... and ive had quite a few 200-300 mile cruise days... and i love the look on older guys faces when i leave theyre lincoln mk?(whatever), g35s, etc etc...... and you know thiiiisssss.... maaaaaaannn!!!
Feb 21, 2006, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by DsmAwdTurbo
go get yourself a 92 tsi/gsx/laser rs all wheel drive. has the 6 bolt motor and 4 bolt rear end. make sure it was built before april of 92 I believe. You cant go wrong. Yes its hard to find one in good shape but if you take your time you can find one. These cars take well to mods. 4g63 powered. You can make a DSM reliable. You just have to take care of it.
-Anthony
90 Tsi
92 Laser RS Awd
05 Tarmac black ev0 viii
-Anthony
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92 Laser RS Awd
05 Tarmac black ev0 viii
he speaks the truth, the 1g 7 bolt is crap.
00 golf 1.8t
other 1.8t
mustang 2.3 turbo
there are lots of random F/I cars that people can make fast for fairly cheap.
but I'd pick up a DSM because they're cheap, I paid $1400 for mine and spent anther 1g on extensive maintenance. It's almost ready to start modding.
Feb 21, 2006, 06:23 AM
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you can also pick up..."Sport Compact Car" magazine. september 2005: Budget Bad Boys: Top 10 used cars under $10k. MR2 turbo, 240sx, z32 300zx, 200sx se-r, mx-5 miata, 1g or 2g awd dsm, integra gsr/civic si, 2g rx-7 turbo II/gtu, 98'-01' scoobie impreza 2.5rs, vw gti/corrado,jetta vr6... if you can find one... 85-87 carolla gts... theres actually quite a few cars that could be had for around $8k... you just have to look around...
Feb 23, 2006, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by DSMorBUST
you can also pick up..."Sport Compact Car" magazine. september 2005: Budget Bad Boys: Top 10 used cars under $10k. MR2 turbo, 240sx, z32 300zx, 200sx se-r, mx-5 miata, 1g or 2g awd dsm, integra gsr/civic si, 2g rx-7 turbo II/gtu, 98'-01' scoobie impreza 2.5rs, vw gti/corrado,jetta vr6... if you can find one... 85-87 carolla gts... theres actually quite a few cars that could be had for around $8k... you just have to look around...
got mine for 3900 with 150k miles on the motor, and it still pulls strong 
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