[Bryan8412]

Originally posted by RedNeck383
Old cars unreliable? http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...8/32575048.htm

For less than $5,000 you get a Nova (SS at that!) with a all new drive line... Engine, tranny, posi rear end. And if you're wanting EFI aftermarket companies make adaptors... so what? another $1,000 to $2,000 and you've got a reliable old car with EFI. Just change the rear end from 4.10's to like 3.55's to save gas but retain good pick up and go.


Chargers, and any Mopar for that matter are expensive to buy and build.

i've never heard of a 380 mopar motor.. i think you're thinking of the 383 . http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?act...id=122&pid=616 Heres a Magnum 360 or 5.9L that makes 380hp/410ft-lbs... at a decent $3500.

Here's your beloved RJ 350 http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?act...id=120&pid=463
$4800 is kinda steep for the power it doesnt make...

http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?act...id=120&pid=117
the ZZ4 350 makes slightly more power and is $3600.

I'd go with the ZZ4 350, and upgrade to the EFI at a later time.

Or... a Fast Burn 383 with LT4 Cam 430hp 430ft-lbs ... but you pay the price.. $4900 http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?act...=1578&pid=2598

the possibilities are endless... but if you look around you can always find somebodies near finished project car... for cheap!

well for starters you missed my point completely. I meant older cars with older engines. A new car is too expensive, a used(thats a better term) wont have as many miles as i need.

next, it was not a 380, it's a 360/380. They used the hp in the name to distinguish between the two crate 360's (one makes 300hp, the other 380hp i think).

lastly, the ramjet you listed is overpriced. Ive seen it for at least $3500 and by the time i plan to invest i think it may go a little lower, but this is for 400 ftlbs with an untuned EFI so it should push good numbers for the price.

but thanks for the useful links. ignoring engine, what car would be good to "retrofit" as a reliable daily driver?

I like the mazda idea but would the swap be difficult? and how much would one without a motor cost?