Topic: Fastest Modified

[Snowman]

C5, drove my buddies back when it was new for a day, its nuts. He recently sold it for $25k with under 20k on the clock.

[dougjp]

Perhaps the question should have added street legal? If not, then the answer is easy, a 250 cc Superkart. 0-60 in 3 seconds and over 2 gs cornering.

[Triple Bob]

Perhaps the question should have added street legal? If not, then the answer is easy, a 250 cc Superkart. 0-60 in 3 seconds and over 2 gs cornering.

I assumed street legal was obvious.

[wing]

Yup C5 Z06, easy cheap reliable power.  Only bad thing is the cavalier interior but you forget when you hit the go pedal.

[Northernridge]

Hmmm, I actually like the IS above…kind of an understated sleeper. Can it handle?

The C5 is just too ugly.

Can you make a fast WRX for 20k?

[wing]

Depends if you like replacing trannies made from glass.  Replace with a six speed solves the problem but they are expensive.

[Triple Bob]

Everyone is starting with expensive cars. Why not start with a $5K car and add $15K of engineering?

[johngenx]

Just don't shop out here.  The cheapest C5 is over $20K.

As for buying a $5K car, odds are you're buying a near-beater.

[Fobroader]

Everyone is starting with expensive cars. Why not start with a $5K car and add $15K of engineering?

Well, you can start with a SN95 Mustang, for example:

http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-1997-Mustang-GT-4-6v8-W0QQAdIdZ527866208

Buy a wrecked Terminator Cobra, 2003-2004, anywhere from about $6-10K. Swap drivetrain and independent rear suspension into rolling chassis. You have instant benefit of a supercharged, quad cam V8 putting out about 400+ horses and a much better rear suspension. To get 100+ horses out of that engine, no problem. Handling wise, maximum motorsports has a few options, but Id definitely start with the rear suspension grip box to get rid of all the factory flaws.

[Weels]

How about $10K.

Only thing I can think of besides what's already mentioned.

Yo:     

   http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=14205&endYear=2014&listingType=used&listingTypes=used&sellerType=p&sellerTypes=p&maxPrice=10000&mmt=%5BHONDA%5BCIVIC%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&modelCode1=CIVIC&showcaseOwnerId=100023484&makeCode1=HONDA&startYear=1981&firstRecord=26&searchRadius=500&minPrice=1&listingId=349752423&listingIndex=4&Log=0

[Fobroader]

How about $10K.

Only thing I can think of besides what's already mentioned.

Yo:     

   http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=14205&endYear=2014&listingType=used&listingTypes=used&sellerType=p&sellerTypes=p&maxPrice=10000&mmt=%5BHONDA%5BCIVIC%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&modelCode1=CIVIC&showcaseOwnerId=100023484&makeCode1=HONDA&startYear=1981&firstRecord=26&searchRadius=500&minPrice=1&listingId=349752423&listingIndex=4&Log=0

[wing]

Camaro?

[Arthur Dent]

65+ Chevy Corvair body and put a 5.3L LS4 V8 from the Chevrolet Impala SS (fwd) in the back. With $20k you could bolt on a turbo or two as well.

[revalations]

Everyone is starting with expensive cars. Why not start with a $5K car and add $15K of engineering?

That's when I thought the Talon would kick butt. You can get a mint one hear for $5k or less. My bro in law eats and sleeps Talons and has had several through the years. His current one he has less than $7000 all in (bought the car for $500 with a blown t-belt) He said $20k would build you a very quick Talon. They are turbo, AWD, and handle half decent right out of the box.

Others I thought of.

- Cobalt SS turbo, I hear they handle well too.
- Merkur XR4Ti- lots of fast ones I've seen, quite a few on the auto-x circut as well.
- Neon SRT4, these cars took Alberta's fastest street compact award for several years
- Turbo'd Miata, a local guy has one that ran mid 11's in the 1/4, he also took quite a few auto-x wins with it. He sold it for $12,500 when he simply got too fat to get into it anymore. He said it cost him about 17,500$ to build and was dead reliable.

[johngenx]

Yeah, a nice turbo Miata is a $10-12K car, even in Alberta.  I know a club member that got $13K for his, and it was probably the nicest turbo possible, so that would be the top end in terms of pricing.  His was a sweet 300hp car with the right mods to make it a fantastic car to own and drive.  And 300hp might not be a lot in a bigger car, but in a 2200lb Miata, those cars are FAST.  (okay, not mind blowing like the 540hp eight pot car, but still fast enough to put the hurt on lots of performance cars)

[rrocket]

Everyone is starting with expensive cars. Why not start with a $5K car and add $15K of engineering?

That would be a late 80s-early 90s 5.0 Mustang LX then. Really one of the only choices.  TONS of aftermarket parts.  Even complete chassis/suspension kits.  They were (and still are) raced in SCCA.  And of course drag racing.  Parts are available to do it all.

[Snowman]

I don't think Bob is into Frankenstein cars

[Fobroader]

If he wants to go really fast for $20K, hes gonna have to be creative!

[evil_twin]

Everyone is starting with expensive cars. Why not start with a $5K car and add $15K of engineering?

I'm far from a mod expert, but I have to believe at a $20k budget the best bang for the buck is the solid foundation of a relatively modern used sports car with some money set aside for turbo, supercharger, etc.  Like the Vettes and Mustangs suggested...

Your money won't go very far with a $5k used car that needs a new transmission to handle the power you want to put down.

[Snowman]

Agreed, $15-20k might get a nice car to build on.