Hey guys,
As some of you know I sold my car and my swap a few weeks back. As hard as I try I'm having trouble shaking the urge to do another project.
So, here's the idea:
I have access to a 2004 WRX that's been burned in the engine bay. It's been totally burned in the front in fact and will require a complete new front clip - everything. I'd skip it all together if it wasn't available for so cheap, like $1200 or so. So, if I were to go this route I'd go for a tube framed front end like Broaner is doing with his S13 that way I can just cut off the old burned radiator support and front frame horns. That would make it easy to mount a cheap Summit type radiator, aftermarket front bumper, OEM fenders and aftermarket fiberglass hood. - All that would be relatively cheap to do and the front would be basically done.
Then for a motor I'd like to use the familier VQ30DE with my old modified-for-RWD stock intake manifold. A 6 speed Z tranny with throw out bearing spacer and stock VQ30DE ECU. The front crossmember or oil pan will require some loving attention, probably a new oil pan would do it.
For wiring I'd have to go with a painless wiring kit or the like. The front wiring is long gone and the dash wiring is probably pretty hot as well. So, it would essentially be a stripped down, no AC, custo wired type of thing. I'm comfortable with doing that if needed.
I'd keep it RWD for simplicity and glorious burnouts and pray the rear end could handle the power.
Anybody looking to sponsor a good project like this :P?
So, am I crazy? Is this a good idea? Any thoughts at all?
Fred
Instrument Cluster and Speedometer Repair