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Hey guys, im thinking about doing a project car that alot of poeple are probably gonna hate me for, but i dont care as its my money and i can do what i want with it.

Im looking for ideas and sugestions on what i can and cant do, ways things could be done and just what would be the better and easier way. Please if you have nothing nice to say dont say it at all, or if you have to, pm me. . cheers

Ok so this is what im thinking. . I want a big car so i can fit more than a shoe box in, something that i can drop nice and low and give a VIP look to it, something that can tow a trailer like a boat or a 6x4 and still be good to just cruise around in, AND has decent power . . nothing crazy . . . yet lol

Im thinking about Doing a VT-VX Wagon (as i like the interior and i used to have a VT Wagon so i know a bit about them). . This is where it changes. . Id like to put either a RB26DETT or a 2JZ GTE motor, gearbox and diff in.

I know it is possible but what one would be better to use. . . im leaning more for the 2JZ as i dont have to worry about all the 4wd bits on the 26 motor and box, making it cheaper. . .

Im open to any ideas on what car or motor to use (no V8s or V6s) Would even consider a rotary. . .

Oh and it would be for everyday use too.

Cheers

Daniel

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Go old school. 64 Studebaker Cruiser would make a good looking VIP with the right mods. :P and for towing, you cant beat the V8. (think std they ran a 289 but i would dump that and go Chev....350 would be the better choice as parts are easy and chaep to get) :)

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Go old school. 64 Studebaker Cruiser would make a good looking VIP with the right mods. :P and for towing, you cant beat the V8. (think std they ran a 289 but i would dump that and go Chev....350 would be the better choice as parts are easy and chaep to get) :)

LOL nah not after a V8. . Im after a turboed jap motor in a newish modern looking car

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The studebaker cruiser (64 or 65) could be made to look modern. Google them and have a look. There would be plenty of room in the engine bay to put what ever you want (toyota/lexus V8 perhaps?) a nice coat of paint, tinted windows, big rims etc etc.......it could work :P

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I've seen a 25 in a VS and a 2JZ in a VN/VG ute. Both were alright but I heard the VS was a big of a slug, fairly stock, while the 2JZ was rather extensively worked.

Personally, if I was to buy a VIP cruiser type vehicle that could still tow stuff, I would get a Celsior/LS400 and order a blower kit from the states. Small capacity turbo 6 would suck for towing IMO, blown v8 FTW!

Not to mention that there is some serious engineering to be done when transplanting engines, especially from different manufacturers. What about a gen3 CrossX8 thing? dump it on its' ass, big rims, turbo kit.. :P

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What about a gen3 CrossX8 thing? dump it on its' ass, big rims, turbo kit.. >_<

Nah not a fan of V8s yes there good but id rather a 6. And i want the mechanical side of it to be jap stuff not aussie or american. . .

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Prob my old white ute.

I didn't realise 350 ATW was sluggish >_<

hp or kw?:) nah it was a sedan, saw it up at barbagello many moons ago.

Nah not a fan of V8s yes there good but id rather a 6. And i want the mechanical side of it to be jap stuff not aussie or american. . .

1UZFE then, as strong as a 2JZ in stock form.

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no chance of fitting a RB26 into a legnum, its an east/west V6 with the gearbox in the engine bay, so no real transmission tunnel.

the TT V6 in the legnum though has PLENTY of torque for towing though. >_<

or if you still want a rb26/2jz commy, go the 2JZ!

OR if you will settle for a twin turbo V6, chuck a 6A13TT, or 6G72TT in it. :)

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64 Studebaker...I think I speak for many when I say "I didnt see that one coming" :)

Daniel. Dont know if you could get a 2JZ or an RB in to a VT.

Go a Buick V6 Turboed. Same mounts, same G'box as the Oz stuff, basically Holden used the Buick bottom end but changed the head studs so you couldnt put the hardcore Buick heads etc on the econo pack commode and guys in the states have been making good HP on those combos for years. Maybe look at the Statesman V6- I'm told that that motor is most probably the full Buick Supercharged V6 from the GNX as the head wont go on the econo pack commode. If you that keene on a straight six probably look at something pre VN..mo engine bay.

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