Re: [MBZ] Porsche in PnP
redghost wrote: Axles from a Montero and the tranfercase should fit under the Porsche. That is a mid engine though, so might have to transplant a Fiero engine instead. There were a couple in the yard that would be good donors. I believe the engine/transaxle in the Citation is identical to the Fiero. After the Fiero came out, I figured that just about any FWD angine/trans/ subframe/suspension could be used to make a mid-engine car. How about a Ford GT40 or Lambo Miura replicar with a hopped up VW TDI in it? The most interesting conversion I ever saw on the market was called SHOgun, if I recall correctly. They took the 3.0L 220hp Yamaha V6 out of a Taurus SHO and stuck it in the back seat of a Festiva. Looked remarkably like a Renault 5 Turbo, which was basically a 185hp mid engine LeCar.
Re: [MBZ] Porsche in PnP
On 6/4/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe the engine/transaxle in the Citation is identical to the Fiero. After the Fiero came out, I figured that just about any FWD angine/trans/ subframe/suspension could be used to make a mid-engine car. How about The interesting thing to note is that the Fiero was a quick engineer vehicle. It was literally a Front wheel drive car, turned completely around before the body panels were placed. I'm not sure about after they became popular and stuck around for a few years, but I know the early models even have *steering knuckles* that are welded (I think to the sub frame, it's been many many years) so the rear wheels don't turn. -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
Re: [MBZ] Porsche in PnP
The interesting thing to note is that the Fiero was a quick engineer vehicle. Lots of parts bin engineering in that one. Pontiac wanted a plastic 2-seat sports car to compete with the Corvette, but could never gain approval from GM for that. So they came up with a sporty commuter car, with Chevette front suspension and X-body front end moved to the rear. The way I remember it, they still had tie rods on the steering knuckles for toe adjustment, but I'm not certain. Mitch
Re: [MBZ] Porsche in PnP
Axles from a Montero and the tranfercase should fit under the Porsche. That is a mid engine though, so might have to transplant a Fiero engine instead. There were a couple in the yard that would be good donors. On Thursday, June 1, 2006, at 01:51 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: You're a sick man. Please seek help. On 6/1/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Went to the PnP today in search of toys. Saw that the pen held a baby blue 914. Wonder how long that will take to strip. Bet it would make a good platform for a 4x4 Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler #22 (215k) '84 300D (213k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/sideview-2_5-29-06.jpg ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Porsche in PnP
You're a sick man. Please seek help. On 6/1/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Went to the PnP today in search of toys. Saw that the pen held a baby blue 914. Wonder how long that will take to strip. Bet it would make a good platform for a 4x4 Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler #22 (215k) '84 300D (213k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/sideview-2_5-29-06.jpg
