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Before I begin, I feel the need to state: "There is NO replacement for displacement."
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If you had a choice from the cars below, what would YOU pick? I just thought I'd take a little time to compile a list of cars that'd be great to mod.
1993-1998 Toyota Supra
1994-1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT
1990-1996 Nissan 300ZX
1993-1995 Mazda RX-7
The reason I didn't mention their trim level is because it'd probably be a good idea to purchase their base model to cut price (especially in long run). The base model of the mentioned cars all come standard with 3.0L V6, although you'd sacrifice all-wheel drive with a standard Mitsu 3000GT over VR-4 (although, once again, you'd save yourself a lot of money upfront and more in the long run). I'm expecting a lot of you will probably say Supra, lol.
Edit: Okay, I added 1993-95 Mazda RX-7 because I am getting a feeling the Supra would just get too much glorifying, lol.
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If you had a choice from the cars below, what would YOU pick? I just thought I'd take a little time to compile a list of cars that'd be great to mod.
1993-1998 Toyota Supra
1994-1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT
1990-1996 Nissan 300ZX
1993-1995 Mazda RX-7
The reason I didn't mention their trim level is because it'd probably be a good idea to purchase their base model to cut price (especially in long run). The base model of the mentioned cars all come standard with 3.0L V6, although you'd sacrifice all-wheel drive with a standard Mitsu 3000GT over VR-4 (although, once again, you'd save yourself a lot of money upfront and more in the long run). I'm expecting a lot of you will probably say Supra, lol.
Edit: Okay, I added 1993-95 Mazda RX-7 because I am getting a feeling the Supra would just get too much glorifying, lol.
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[hr]Before I begin, I feel the need to state: "There is NO replacement for displacement."[hr]
[hr]Before I begin, I feel the need to state: "There is NO replacement for displacement."[hr]
I'd go with the Supra or the Z... Either one should be good for 5 or 600 HP, but there's probably more Supra goodies.
i love the supra, man went to grab some lunch at work.went to the arby's up the road.i got sick .
there was 3 supras sitting side by side, man..... how id love to have a supra. a red one, a white one , then a BLACK one. SOOO SWEET!!!!!!!
there was 3 supras sitting side by side, man..... how id love to have a supra. a red one, a white one , then a BLACK one. SOOO SWEET!!!!!!!
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[hr]Originally posted by: Boilermaker1
There is a replacement for displacement... it's called technology. Unfortunately, when you combine displacement with technology, you can't beat it....
I'd go with the Supra or the Z... Either one should be good for 5 or 600 HP, but there's probably more Supra goodies.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Boilermaker1
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[hr]Before I begin, I feel the need to state: "There is NO replacement for displacement."[hr]
[hr]Before I begin, I feel the need to state: "There is NO replacement for displacement."[hr]
I'd go with the Supra or the Z... Either one should be good for 5 or 600 HP, but there's probably more Supra goodies.
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[hr]Originally posted by: LikeWEEEEEEEEEE
a vr4, stock would probably dust a supra tt stock.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: LikeWEEEEEEEEEE
a vr4, stock would probably dust a supra tt stock.[hr]
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Rep Power: 0 i have no idea what hp and torque figures are for vr4, but if they are at all similar to stock figures of mkiv then the vr4 would get the win off the line. although, from a rolling start (i.e. highway) awd doesn't do much anymore plus the extra weight might come into play so i'd say the supra would win.
definitely pick the supra, upgrade to t88h, and it would beat almost everybody in the drag strip and could beat everybody on the highway, motorcycles/bikes be fu cked.
oh yeah, and if i could be picky i'd get the 97 or 98, i believe the uk version comes with bigger brakes in back and it isn't restricted to 280hp. any year tho it wouldn't matter because i'd put as much money as necessary to clean and strengthen the block as long as it was tt and 6-speed. althought i dunno if the vvt-i on the newer models really made a humongous improvement over the other ones w/out it?
edit: i just found this:
Engine : V6, twin turbocharged, DOHC, front engine AWD
Displacement : 2,972 cc
Valve : 24 valves, 4 valves per cylinder
Transmission : 6-spd manual
Fuel economy : city - 18 mpg
highway - 24 mpg
Suspension : F - Independent MacPherson strut
R - Upper and lower A-arms
Brakes : F - Vented discs
R - Vented discs
Horsepower : 320 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque : 315 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Redline : 7000 rpm
Top speed : 155 mph(limited)
0-60 mph : 5.0 sec.
0-¼ mile : 13.5 sec @ 105.0 mph
60-0 braking distance : 125 ft
Curb Weight : 3760 lbs(coupe), 3995 lbs(Spyder)
Overall length : 180.7 in.
Wheelbase : 97.2 in.
Overall Width : 72.4 in.
Height : 50.6 in.(coupe), 49.3 lbs(Spyder)
definitely pick the supra, upgrade to t88h, and it would beat almost everybody in the drag strip and could beat everybody on the highway, motorcycles/bikes be fu cked.
oh yeah, and if i could be picky i'd get the 97 or 98, i believe the uk version comes with bigger brakes in back and it isn't restricted to 280hp. any year tho it wouldn't matter because i'd put as much money as necessary to clean and strengthen the block as long as it was tt and 6-speed. althought i dunno if the vvt-i on the newer models really made a humongous improvement over the other ones w/out it?
edit: i just found this:
Engine : V6, twin turbocharged, DOHC, front engine AWD
Displacement : 2,972 cc
Valve : 24 valves, 4 valves per cylinder
Transmission : 6-spd manual
Fuel economy : city - 18 mpg
highway - 24 mpg
Suspension : F - Independent MacPherson strut
R - Upper and lower A-arms
Brakes : F - Vented discs
R - Vented discs
Horsepower : 320 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque : 315 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Redline : 7000 rpm
Top speed : 155 mph(limited)
0-60 mph : 5.0 sec.
0-¼ mile : 13.5 sec @ 105.0 mph
60-0 braking distance : 125 ft
Curb Weight : 3760 lbs(coupe), 3995 lbs(Spyder)
Overall length : 180.7 in.
Wheelbase : 97.2 in.
Overall Width : 72.4 in.
Height : 50.6 in.(coupe), 49.3 lbs(Spyder)
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Rep Power: 0 I found these values, don't know how accurate they are:
1994 Supra TT: 1/4 in 13.7 sec @ 104.6mph, 0-60 in 4.9 sec
1993 RX-7 TT: 1/4 in 13.7 sec @ 102.5mph, 0-60 in 5.0 sec
1994 Dodge Stealth R/T turbo: 1/4 in 13.9 sec @ 100mph, 0-60 in 5.2 sec(related to 3000GT)
1994 Supra TT: 1/4 in 13.7 sec @ 104.6mph, 0-60 in 4.9 sec
1993 RX-7 TT: 1/4 in 13.7 sec @ 102.5mph, 0-60 in 5.0 sec
1994 Dodge Stealth R/T turbo: 1/4 in 13.9 sec @ 100mph, 0-60 in 5.2 sec(related to 3000GT)
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[hr]Originally posted by: Blown
I found these values, don't know how accurate they are:
1994 Supra TT: 1/4 in 13.7 sec @ 104.6mph, 0-60 in 4.9 sec
1993 RX-7 TT: 1/4 in 13.7 sec @ 102.5mph, 0-60 in 5.0 sec
1994 Dodge Stealth R/T turbo: 1/4 in 13.9 sec @ 100mph, 0-60 in 5.2 sec(related to 3000GT)[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Blown
I found these values, don't know how accurate they are:
1994 Supra TT: 1/4 in 13.7 sec @ 104.6mph, 0-60 in 4.9 sec
1993 RX-7 TT: 1/4 in 13.7 sec @ 102.5mph, 0-60 in 5.0 sec
1994 Dodge Stealth R/T turbo: 1/4 in 13.9 sec @ 100mph, 0-60 in 5.2 sec(related to 3000GT)[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: MIDVIS
I would get none of the above.... I would go ahead and get a super car ( Nissan Skyline ) and blow them all off the road...[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: MIDVIS
I would get none of the above.... I would go ahead and get a super car ( Nissan Skyline ) and blow them all off the road...[hr]
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oh wait i mean FD RX7, with an LS1 engine [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]
oh wait i mean FD RX7, with an LS1 engine [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 I'm going to go ahead and be different and say the Nissan 300ZX. I LOVE the look of that car, and if you're planning on modding up the motor anyway it doesn't really matter if it's much slower in stock form.
FD is the 93-95 model designation, FC is the 87-91, etc.
I'd definitely go for the RX-7, IMO the most "pure" sports car of the bunch. I'd get it in either bright blue or british racing green
I'd definitely go for the RX-7, IMO the most "pure" sports car of the bunch. I'd get it in either bright blue or british racing green
