my marquis is 40 years old ... runs like a top
my marquis is 40 years old ... runs like a top
Tops spin for a minute or two, then wobble and fall.Originally Posted by derbydad276
-Geoff
2016 Camaro Convertible 2SS
I like this idea until you say DD, then dead nuts reliable and cheap and easy to repair. It's just asking for problems. Also why not go with an LSx motor there a ton available, they're good on gas, great support for engines swaps as they've gone in almost every vehicle imaginable.
I hope you keep posting on the progress of this. I'm curious as well to see how this works out.
That E30 will be cool. A modern engine will make it haul, modern tires will make it it stick. Not sure what your transmission options are but im sure you do.
Denny Villemure
PSSSSSSST!
Vortec 4200 Turbo IROC-Z on 15psi
10.85 @ 126mph
Denny... Funny I was looking at a low mileage SVO mustang until the "dirty E30" bug caught...
as far as fitting...I daily drove a 1997 Saturn up until a year ago.. e30's have more room... plus I have a welder..
as far as a 30 year old car is concerned.. even high mileage E30 chassis have proven to be dead nuts reliable. the engines are ok as long as the oil was regularly changed.. but with that said I plan to put a low mile mustang v6 an trans into it... the reason why I dont want an LS...
1. everyone does them
2. the mustang V6 sounds "right" in an E30. (with aftermarket exhaust they sound like a well tweaked S54 3.2L
3. 305hp in a 2200 to 2800lb car is fun.... the v6 torque isent going to tear up the E30 rear diff.
4. Since the 3.7L gets 31-32 mpg in a 3500lb car imagine what it gets in a e30m that weighs only 2200 to 2600lbs (coupe) and has roughly the same drag coef... (.35)
5. the engine sits behind the front wheels vs. and LS that hangs over the wheels... making the balance even better... I can get a set of "true" coilovers for 400 for a cheap set 600 for a decent set of 1200 for a set of killer ones...
I've contacted the owner of this and plan to go look at it Saturday (his convenience) and yeah the "bags" will be up for sale if this goes thru... LOL!
https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/...329725131.html
motown muscle southern chapter "we find rust free material for the michigan masses"
08 Mustang GT broke but beautiful
99 saturn SL1 with the air box removed for POWER!!!!
Ford Chrysler or GM it doesent matter to me as long as its domestic.
Make sure you get it all the small parts will nickle and dime you to death
To me, it's a good idea to always carry two sacks of something when you walk around. That way, if anybody says, "Hey, can you give me a hand?" You can say, "Sorry, got these sacks."
stainless sheetmetal screws for the win!!!
motown muscle southern chapter "we find rust free material for the michigan masses"
08 Mustang GT broke but beautiful
99 saturn SL1 with the air box removed for POWER!!!!
Ford Chrysler or GM it doesent matter to me as long as its domestic.
I think something like that would be a blast on the street.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
The answer is always Miata.
Hell yes. They aren't fast, but they're a riot on the twisties.
'16 Fiesta ST
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