Guest Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Like I said I loved the carb version of the 231(3.8) funnest car I have owed, I'm a realistic and what to keep this car my daughter forever car. Just trying to show her where there is a will there is a way. Not trying to make waves!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) Make your modifications. I'm actually envious as I always wanted a supercharged Reatta and almost went that way, but I no longer have the great need for speed I used to. I also don't relish the thought of having to buy premium gas to feed the supercharger. When I replaced the engine in the Red I had the replacement gone through with a different cam and higher compression pistons [with all the input from 2seater] I am now pushing 200 HP and running regular gas. I know 2 seater and Jon have more HP but I'm happy with the little extra "push" I have ... Edited June 6, 2022 by DAVES89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padgett Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) With VVT and redlines pushing 7k I am more interested in torque figures. 200hp at 4k has more torque than 200hp at 5k. My 200hp @ 4400 Allante has more torque low down than a 290 hp Northstar and a Merc SLK320 is 3100 lbs and 215hp @ 5700 rpm & quick mainly because it is light. Of course my big toy has 450 old school hp so do not need to be offensive on the street. Apples and kumquats. Edited June 6, 2022 by Padgett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 (edited) We talked to a couple of frame manufacturers, sounds like 20000 for a frame? It's not out price of new car??? Make a rear wheel or all wheel modern car for 60000??? And be what we want it to be???? Sounds like a plan to me... don't mean to offend.... Edited July 2, 2022 by Sam car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nailhed66 Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 I was thinking Subaru WRX Sti drivetrain or you could go old school redneck and put the Reatta body on a CJ5 chassis powered by a Buick 215 aluminum V8. Just saying… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 18 minutes ago, Nailhed66 said: I was thinking Subaru WRX Sti drivetrain or you could go old school redneck and put the Reatta body on a CJ5 chassis powered by a Buick 215 aluminum V8. Just saying… Just saying the cost of new vehicles why not have what you want?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nailhed66 Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 I also think a Mazda Miata or Toyota GR86 would be a good modern alternative. Like the Reatta, both are attractively styled and moderately powered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 I still thinking equinox or Traverse??? I would love and butcher it to a rear wheel drive ls machine.... but my wife and daughter(real car owner) might not allow. Lol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 But end of the the day I really believe in factory, but if no one will support?? I down to make dreams come true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 (edited) Sorry Nailhed66 I don't like opposed engines, but it your favorite why not??? Low profile my fav would be a ls.. Edited July 2, 2022 by Sam car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padgett Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 and all the electronics ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 I was kinda thinking a 2000 ish 3.8 supercharged Monte Carlo as a donor car, sub frames and powertrain?? I need to check measurement.. Just wondering if anyone has looked into it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 On 7/2/2022 at 2:18 PM, Padgett said: and all the electronics ? I'm daydreaming, and I think us as a group can overcome. That's why I love this forum good, bad and ugly. We can get it done.. l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padgett Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Has been done before, for boosted 3800 use maps from a 94 Park Avenue Ultra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Walker Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 My son had an early "70s Ford Maverick that someone shoehorned in a 351 cid Ceveland. I test drove the car and ran it a little frisky. Tried to stop it from about 70 mph and it took "a quarter mile" (my exaggeration) to stop the car. I got out of the car and told my son to sell it right away! Point is, changing out the engine in some auto not equally modified in other areas, e.g. brakes/suspension, could be disastrous. Obviously, the Maverick needed an upgrade in braking capability that the frankenstein did not have. Of course, the Reatta with 4 wheel disc brakes could stand to have a more powerful engine than OEM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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