Modified used cars
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Modified used cars
How bad of an idea is it to buy a NA car gone turbo/supercharged. I am not typically a fan of buying someone elses project, something they built however it doesn't neccessarily need to stop there in regards to modifications it could be a good foundation for an even faster, or even better built car from the second owner. I was just thinking of the risk when buying say a SR20DET 240sx, Turbo Civic, Integra or something like that. If you found a car that was clean, taken to someone who knew what they were talking about in regard to forced induction on these cars that could tell if it was done tastefully and done right, not cheaped out then would it be that bad of an idea? I mean you as the buyer could always continue on with the project, change what you didn't like etc etc instead of starting from scratch. Can they be just as reliable as long as there done right or are they typically a pain. I wouldn't mind a Silvia conversion or something. Any thoughts?
Wouldn't buy one off...say Ebay for example. Would definitely have to be something to se in person. Though I do recommend Ebay highly for vehicle purchases... Got my '92 VX Civic HB from WI that way.
the srt-4 would be a great car to mod. or maybe an old school gti (like a mk1). then again, you could always buy a motorcycle. although an mr2 with the t-top would be a good combination of open air and modification speed. when are you looking to purchase this exactly?
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My basic training is 6 weeks long, tech school is 7 weeks, not far down the road. I also thought of stretching it a little bit, buying a stock 03 VIII and saving myself the mod cash it'd cost me to even GET one of these cars anywhere near a stock evo.
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The Silvia convertion, if done right, can be pretty reliable as opposed to a turboed NA car (turbo civic, integra etc). Since you're starting off with an engine that was turboed from the factory, the reliability issues associated with doing FI on an original NA engine is removed.
I prefer more of a blank canvas approach when doing a project car. It is tempting to just jump and drive someone else's creation but there's still a level of satisfaction and pride that only comes from building/tuning it yourself.
I prefer more of a blank canvas approach when doing a project car. It is tempting to just jump and drive someone else's creation but there's still a level of satisfaction and pride that only comes from building/tuning it yourself.
Originally Posted by evo_z
The Silvia convertion, if done right, can be pretty reliable as opposed to a turboed NA car (turbo civic, integra etc). Since you're starting off with an engine that was turboed from the factory, the reliability issues associated with doing FI on an original NA engine is removed.
I prefer more of a blank canvas approach when doing a project car. It is tempting to just jump and drive someone else's creation but there's still a level of satisfaction and pride that only comes from building/tuning it yourself.
I prefer more of a blank canvas approach when doing a project car. It is tempting to just jump and drive someone else's creation but there's still a level of satisfaction and pride that only comes from building/tuning it yourself.
I think that it would be better to get a car that was made for FI from the factory also, you'll already be a step ahead...
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Originally Posted by Sp00led Ya
My basic training is 6 weeks long, tech school is 7 weeks, not far down the road. I also thought of stretching it a little bit, buying a stock 03 VIII and saving myself the mod cash it'd cost me to even GET one of these cars anywhere near a stock evo.
