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A boy can dream! What drivetrain and chassis would you love to combine?
September 05, 2026, 05:15 PM
Black92LXA boy can dream! What drivetrain and chassis would you love to combine?
Let’s try to keep it realistic. What drivetrain and chassis would you love to see put together.
I would love to throw a ProCharged 3.0L Yamaha motor from a 1992-1995 Taurus SHO into a an SN95 96-98 Cobra Chassis with an Independent Rear suspension.
The cooling and fuel system would work just fine just would need to do a few adaptations for them to meet in the proper places.
Stand alone ECUs are a plenty.
Would need custom motor mounts, mid pipe, and transmission mount (but there are tons of mounts out there for the SN95 could likely easily use one of those, custom driveshaft.
I don’t know a lot about the manual transmission they had in the SHO and what power it would handle so it may be easier to just get an adapter plate made and use a TKO or TKX and would not even need a custom driveshaft or transmission mount.
What a hoot that combo would be.
Those Yamaha motors are a high revving hoot, that are quite stout. With the SN95 chassis having a huge aftermarket following.
Sure would be a lot of fun.
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September 05, 2026, 05:23 PM
4MUL8RHad a Yamaha SHO. Great engine.
I want what most truck enthusiasts want. Cummins engine, Ford chassis, body, style.
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Trying to simplify my life...
September 05, 2026, 05:29 PM
Black92LXWell would you lookie here!!!!
Vulcan 3.0 to SBF adapter plate!!!!
https://shorage.com/b/JrEAW
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The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad.
If we got each other, and that's all we have.
I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand.
You should know I'll be there for you!
September 05, 2026, 05:38 PM
TMatsI’d be happy (ecstatic) with either of these:
‘55 Chevy 2-door post, with an LS3 engine, or
‘40 Ford 2-door coupe with a Coyote engine.
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despite them
September 05, 2026, 05:44 PM
ArtieSI had a Nissan Titan truck. 5.6 liter 32 valve aluminum V8. Numbers weren't earth shattering, but Jesus, the useable power was.
I also drove a 3 liter v6 Nissan 350Z. It's impressive. Acceleration, cornering, road holding, braking, all really good in a very stiff chassis.
I want the Titan motor in the Z series chassis. Most recent version was 400 HP and 413 lb/ft torque. Those numbers could be adjusted for sport rather than hauling with a cam and a tune.
With that kind of power, the Z series would be a world beater.
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September 05, 2026, 05:50 PM
YooperSigsShoehorn a 427 into a fox body Mustang SSP notchback.
End of Earth: 2 Miles
Upper Peninsula: 4 Miles
September 05, 2026, 06:23 PM
P250UA5Mazda 13B into my Midget, FC or 4 port Renesis
Get the 13B engined Lotus 7 project I sold back
GM LFX into a NB Miata
911 flat six into a Legacy or Outback
Pretty sure all of those have been done. Just takes $, sometimes a lot.
The Enemy's gate is down. September 05, 2026, 06:45 PM
vthokyquote:
Originally posted by Black92LX:
I would love to throw a ProCharged 3.0L Yamaha motor from a 1992-1995 Taurus SHO into a an SN95 96-98 Cobra Chassis with an Independent Rear suspension.
Yes!
quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
911 flat six into {snip} Outback
And yes!
I’d also consider a Lexus LS sedan drivetrain underneath a ’55 Chevy Nomad. Maroon, please, with a white roof.

Politicians seem to have forgotten that they work for us, not the other way around.
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God bless America. September 05, 2026, 07:30 PM
sigspecopsI’ll take a 4.4 liter V12 from a Ferrari Daytona put into a 63 Corvette split window coupe. Then a Land Rover Defender 110 with a 6.7 Cummins diesel, stripped of all emissions nonsense.
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September 05, 2026, 07:38 PM
stylophilesI want this guy back:
But with the S62 and six speed from this guy:
The 1984 six series was a private import I lucked into, should never have sold it.
The E39 M5 was simply the best sedan I have ever owned or driven, and even today is better than anything out there. (OK,
technically just my opinion, but I know I’m right)
If I could have that amazing V8 squeezed into the 635, it would be the perfect GT.
Bill R
September 05, 2026, 08:12 PM
newtoSig765Too late, already done
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September 05, 2026, 08:18 PM
SpeedbirdToyota Tacoma Access Cab
inline 4cyl (But more displacement that the original)
Rear wheel drive and a 6 speed m/t geared Loooow, like you only use 1st when crawling off road
Then add a second alternator, medium size Lith batter and hub mounted electric motor at each front wheel for independent 4WD
September 05, 2026, 08:35 PM
SpeedbirdThis would actually be my first choice, more of a long shot, but no need to reinvent the wheel...
Take a ~1963 Lincoln Continental, black of course with suicide doors and chrome.
Drop it 1-2" with air bags suspension. Chop an inch off the top. THEN...
Graft in the drivetrain/batteries/electronics from a Tesla Model-S
September 05, 2026, 08:45 PM
MRBTXA 94 Bronco with a built 4.9l I6, small turbo with a ZF8HP transmission. With leather seats and nice tunes.
September 05, 2026, 08:56 PM
1s1kI would like to put a Godzilla 7.3 into a modern Mustang. Then a 1000hp Twin Turbo Hurricane into a Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Shaker.
September 05, 2026, 09:09 PM
ss9961200 series Land Cruiser engine, drive train, suspension etc in a Defender 110 body
September 05, 2026, 09:54 PM
newtoSig765That 1961-1964 Lincoln was one of the best-looking cars ever to hit the road, wasn't it?
After JFK's assassination, USSS had the presidential limo fitted with a bullet-resistant glass top. I saw it in Chicago around 1964 when LBJ came to town.
A neighbor had a convertible. Nearly everybody at that time loved JFK, including the neighbor, who was so upset by the assassination that he got rid of it.
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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
-- H L Mencken
I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is.
-- JALLEN 10/18/18
September 05, 2026, 10:56 PM
chellim1quote:
Originally posted by Speedbird:
This would actually be my first choice, more of a long shot, but no need to reinvent the wheel…
Damn. That’s a good looking… automobile.
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-rduckwor September 05, 2026, 11:46 PM
SigJacketEcoboost+5 speed from a 2015 Mustang into a 1966 Mustang. With all the Heidt’s suspension goodies. Would be a track marvel.
September 06, 2026, 02:53 AM
tleddyAlready mentioned above - a Lotus Super 7, tricked out to the max!
I raced Triumph TR3s to Class D championships in Puerto Rico in 1962 and ‘63, then DNF at Bahama Speed Weeks in ‘64. I like motor racing!!
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