So...you want a cheap RWD to mod?
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So...you want a cheap RWD to mod?
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=27112
It's about the ZQ8.
Kind of an interesting thread with some neat links and discussion. The I5 with a Flowmaster and intake sounds MUCH cooler than stock! And who will be the first to install that blower?
It's about the ZQ8.
Kind of an interesting thread with some neat links and discussion. The I5 with a Flowmaster and intake sounds MUCH cooler than stock! And who will be the first to install that blower?
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Re: So...you want a cheap RWD to mod?
Originally Posted by Z284ever
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=27112
It's about the ZQ8.
Kind of an interesting thread with some neat links and discussion. The I5 with a Flowmaster and intake sounds MUCH cooler than stock! And who will be the first to install that blower?
It's about the ZQ8.
Kind of an interesting thread with some neat links and discussion. The I5 with a Flowmaster and intake sounds MUCH cooler than stock! And who will be the first to install that blower?
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Re: So...you want a cheap RWD to mod?
Originally Posted by Josh452
The cheapest to mod and gain more power is the 2.4L in the Solstice. Bar none. That engine is so restricted there are people putting $2k in and getting HUGE gains. Check out the SolsticeForum.com (check it out Charlie) it's getting HUGE gains.
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Re: So...you want a cheap RWD to mod?
Wow....that ZQ8 does sound good.
At one point I was thinking of getting a reg cab ZQ8 and keeping the Camaro. The Auto/I5 ZQ8 would have been $18K after rebates, etc...
At one point I was thinking of getting a reg cab ZQ8 and keeping the Camaro. The Auto/I5 ZQ8 would have been $18K after rebates, etc...
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Re: So...you want a cheap RWD to mod?
Weight distribution and CG are a little off from the RWDs I tend to want to mod.
Edit: Just watched the video. The I5 with Flowmaster sounds pretty exotic. A lot cooler than I expected.
Edit: Just watched the video. The I5 with Flowmaster sounds pretty exotic. A lot cooler than I expected.
Last edited by HAZ-Matt; Apr 17, 2006 at 10:59 AM.
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Re: So...you want a cheap RWD to mod?
With full exhaust and cam I bet it would sound very close to an F1 car.
Now only if GM could put this sensitive engine in a small rwd car.
Now only if GM could put this sensitive engine in a small rwd car.
Last edited by number77; Apr 17, 2006 at 12:33 PM.
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Re: So...you want a cheap RWD to mod?
Originally Posted by Z284ever
Think about it. You can probably get buy I5 ZQ8, add a supercharger and exhaust....and have around 350 hp for under $25K.
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Re: So...you want a cheap RWD to mod?
Originally Posted by jrtf83
hm... or buy an fbod and put 2000+ bucks in to bring u up to 20k tops and have 400 hp...
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Re: So...you want a cheap RWD to mod?
I sort of intended this thread to be about NEW moddable cheap RWD.
Used? ****, that's not really the point here. Otherwise I'd be talking about buying an '81 Malibu sedan for 400 bucks and dropping in a junkyard Caddy 472 or 500.
Used? ****, that's not really the point here. Otherwise I'd be talking about buying an '81 Malibu sedan for 400 bucks and dropping in a junkyard Caddy 472 or 500.
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Re: So...you want a cheap RWD to mod?
I really like those. If I had to get a new car I would really consider a 4 door one. Probably be little consideration as its the only thing i like that i can afford.