choosing project chassis

[Eric492]

me and a friend are going want to do an engine swap with a 1uz-fe (toyota V8) but need to choose a chassis to throw it into. we want to keep it strickly import.

are choices that we've come up with are:

*06' mazda rx8
*91' mazda rx7
*datsun 280z
*75' toyota corolla (1.8)
*77' toyota celica gt
*nissan 300zx (z32)
*nissan 240sx (S13 or S14)
*DC2 integra (major fab work i kno)
*99' mazda miata
*96' toyota mr2 (extreme amount of fabing)

*last but not least my favorite MKIII Supra!

What does the forum say?

 

[Blazkowiez]

I'd have to say the Datsun or the MR2 based on style and theme.

 

[bighead]

280Z all the way. I like the smaller 240Z too. The 2+2's are cool as well. I think the Z car is the lighter of the cars thats on your list. Thye Corolla and the Celica could be magor sleepers.

 

[Eric492]

all the cars on the list are what we saw at savage yards around my area none go up more then $900 but yes were debating between the 280z and the MKIII supra.

we could drop it in the mr2 but after some research it would take major chassis reconstruction and a crap load of expensive machined parts... sadly

 

[sideways]

60 series Toyota Starlet, if you could find one, I couldn't imagine a more fun (and dangerous) car to put that engine in.

RWD, very cheap, weighs 1600-1700lbs, 96" wheelbase.

Ideal way to die?

Thanks

Hayden

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

I would definitely go with the corolla, just because it would be the ultimate sleeper. Supra's are already fast as ****. My neighbors 91' hit 155mph and still had more to go.

if you do go with the supra, i might be interested in the stock inline 6, if its in rebuildable shape. those engines fit pretty good in toyota pickups, and there not bad for their size.

 

[redsox985]

I like the idea of a total sleeper. My friend and I want to overhaul his F350 this summer and make it a HUGE (literally) sleeper. I like either of the Toyotas with the older look that would be completely brushed aside 'til you blow past them.

 

[newrider3]

I'd go for either the '77 Celica or the 280z, just because they are the best looking. I'm not a fan of import cars, but the older Celicas just look mean. Almost like a mini Gran Torino.