V8 Imports...ideas?

[auto_x5.0]

Ok, so as of now I'm slowly building a motor. It's a mid-70s 351w block. I'm shooting for 450rwhp, now, my issue is what to put it in. I've always loved the datsun 280z, and the 510. Any idea on how hard this is to do? Or maybe some different cars that may be easier to swap into?

 

[slim101]

510 would be sick! but i would proably do a s13 or s14 easier to get a hold of imo.

 

[Woody6799]

a fiero...

 

[slim101]

oh wait a 300zx!!!

 

[OnyxCobra]

RX7 would be sweet.

 

[auto_x5.0]

Which body style?^^

 

[1997gtRioRed]

a beetle! or prius

 

[slim101]

2nd or 3rd gen rx7 or a z32 z

 

[98Viperblue]

My dad has a '83 280zx, that thing is sick.

 

[CC'S95GT]

Miata. and there is already a swap kit out there.

 

[uncltrvlnmatt]

+1 on the Miata

 

[OnyxCobra]

Which body style?^^

Third gen obviously looks the best, but it's going to be more money. There was a guy around here though with a hella clean LS1 swappend 2nd gen with wide fenders on it and the thing was just nasty. I've always thought the 3rd gens were good lookin cars though.

 

[duh09]

Miata! And you need a super quiet exhaust on it. Then anytime anyone makes fun of you for driving a gay-ata, you can be like but look, powah!

 

[Raffaelli]

1986 Mercedes 190E Evolution 2.

Truly a bad ass car. My good friend has one and its soo sweet ecept having 185 HP.

 

[Tommy92]

510!

 

[spdtrip]

I love 240,260,and280z cars I had a 240z a long time ago and want another some day. so u know my choice for you.

 

[ttocs]

crx is supposed to be the ultimate import from what the ricers tell me...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuTnUTqDP1w

 

[TheRainman]

Mazda Mr2 of any years would be crazy with a v8

This body style:

 

[Slykin]

Monster Miata FTW, though throwing a 351 in the front might screw weight distribution up pretty good. Not sure how much more a 351 weighs compared to a 302.

 

[Teal94]

Theres a guy down here that runs a 4 door Volvo with a small block on spray. When its parked you would never know.Has stock wheels and everything,but when it cranks up sounds like a dang dragster.