Next car and engineering??

[mullett]

/\______inclined to agree_______/\

-RM.

[timbosaurus]

I don't think the mechanic work involved will be a problem for Merc... he's used to spinning spanners for a living. I think it's just a case of wanting everyone to put forward the pros and cons for the best all-rounder regarding style, performance, practicality, and reliability.

If you've got plenty of cash, I reckon a supercharged 1UZ IS200 would be a hoot, but on a budget you've gotta consider the availability of standard and performance parts for the engine and suspension... and replacement parts for body/interior.

So after thinking about decided to keep it 'mainstream', and maybe something you;re familiar with, what engine do you really want? 1JZ, 2JZ, SR20, 3S, 1U....

Then work out what it fits in. eg: An older cressy cruiser, or a middle aged Corona, or a later model supra?

If you want performance, unique, sleeper, RWD, cheap, etc.... You may have to ignore legality. Anyone say a stock 1UZ running in a KE70???

[takai]

Mercs requirement list is remarkably similar to mine:
occasional towing
comfortable
fits bikes with ease (towbar grip rack)
bit of a hoot on hills roads

The 2JZGE MX83 fit my bill easily, and its relatively fuel efficient, and had no engineering hassles

[merc-blue]

Takai, If i could find a tidy 2J MX83 in vic that i felt good about i would probly buy one although im not a big fan of the setup its just such a easy solution.
do you know any info on the legalitites of a 1JZ in a mx32 cressie


although a mate came up with the dream today at work of a 1st/2nd gen hilux or stout with a 18RGZE (18RGEU with a SC12/14 hanging off it)
that would be tough and useful

I need to find a suitable donor as a straight clean car is harder to find than a engine.
and than drop whatever a suitable lump is inside.

[love ke70]

timbo is on the money,
1UZ ke70
see if i can dig up that pic...

[big_zop]

Not a 2J, but close enough - http://www.toymods.net/forums/showthread.php?t=50283

[love ke70]

http://www.rollaclub.com/board/uploa...1635_thumb.jpg

looks factory if u do it properly

[IN 05 NT]

sv21 camry........bahahahahahahaha seriously lol at the though if spending money on one!,

stouts are cool, but all i have seen are very rough, ie in need of a full resto......parts are hard to find, not going to be comfortable,.always going to be a truck, and still slow with an 18rgze,.....

buy something mid 70's.sedan/coupe/wagon, ther are going to have some luxuries (a fan ) and fit 1jz

easy

[MR22ZZ]

Rohan you can get a bike rack for teh AW11 that sits on the boot lid and you anchor to the tow hooks.
I used Scott's (GunMetal) to get a bike up to TooF about a year ago.

[merc-blue]

the reason i would like to put a 3SGTE in the SV21 is exactly because it is so laughable.

[love ke70]

but then ur mates will still laff at u

[merc-blue]

not about mates laughing at me.
I drive a japanese car that doesnt have a turbo, if i was concerend about copping greif from every other person in the auto trades i would be driving a Vk V8 or R32 GTST both are pretty safe bets. but very very dull

[merc-blue]

Fuck It Cars Are Gay. Im Gonna Buy Me A Vr Wagon Put Sick Rims Of The Front And Run Stockis On The Rear For Mad Hectic Skidz And Fade Into Automotive Annonimity And Dullness And Pretyend Like Its A Good Car Like The Rest Of Teh Contry Belive It Would Be. Fuck Yeah!!!

[IN 05 NT]

the reason i would like to put a 3SGTE in the SV21 is exactly because it is so laughable.

its been done a few times over and is very laughable .

tho the feeling of chopping that fully sick vr wagon, or the hectic skyline every now and then would be worth having to drive a shit box day in/day out..........maybe

[love ke70]

and lastly i would like to to be tough, i cop soo much greif because all my cars up to now have not been that respectable, both slow underpowered and with rough bodies

not about mates laughing at me.
I drive a japanese car that doesnt have a turbo, if i was concerend about copping greif from every other person in the auto trades i would be driving a Vk V8 or R32 GTST both are pretty safe bets. but very very dull

take your pick, you either give a fark, or give no fark..