New Project: Grassroots Motorsports $2010 Challenge Car Options

[camaroz1985]

Just thought I would post up a quick picture of my newest project.

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Its a '75 that I will be building for the $2009 Challenge. There is no engine now, and I am still trying to figure out what I will be using.

I think about 200hp should be good enough if I can keep the weight down. I figure I have about $750 for engine and cooling system (or preferably a parts car that I can get everything from).

What do you guys think? What are my best options? Who has cheap parts they want to sell to help the cause (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I'll update this as I progress.

[Zaney]

I picked up a 2002 Subie 2.5L N/A engine and 5 speed for $600.
However, like some else said the $$$ is in the conversion parts!
Magic flanges $500, VW Bus axles $220, Bremar 2WD conversion parts $325...

And the beat goes on...

Good luck!
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[Todd Enlund]

I picked up a 2002 Subie 2.5L N/A engine and 5 speed for $600.
However, like some else said the $$$ is in the conversion parts!
Magic flanges $500, VW Bus axles $220, Bremar 2WD conversion parts $325...

And the beat goes on...

Good luck!
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If I remember right, you can sell off parts to get back half your $2009, so your budget is actually more like $3014...

I'd be looking for a crashed Subie, take what you need, and part the rest out to get some money back into the budget. A Subie conversion done right is expensive, this one doesn't need to be done right.

You have a shot at the auto-x, but realistically, all you can hope for in the drag is to do well... so make it pretty for the concours!