Ok, input wanted...

[LS2ner]

So I have a LS/Vtec engine and if i dont sell it i need a chassis to put it in. I cant decide what i want to do. i dont want anything typical (i.e. civic, integra). I was thinking along the lines of a CD accord or something older. Maybe a mini if i could find one of the older ones, but i dont even know where to start looking for one.

Anyone have any suggestions?

[redpanda]

I wanted to do a honda swap on an old datsun Z's for the longest time lol

[Vteckidd]

ill be honest that you are looking for WAY TOO MUCH money and work for that kind of swap.

Older accord or any accord chassis is going to be a complete nightmare in terms of logistics not to mention weight. I mean what good is an NA motor in a 2700-3000 lb car. Might as well put a b16 in a CRV.

Mini is cool ,but its been done alot an its not easy either.

You are talking about HOURS AN HOURS of wiring, fabrication, engineering, etc.

You have to ask yourself what you want. If a fun street car is what you are after, then there is a reason why guys do Civics, they are cheap, light , EASY to swap an wont break your wallet.

my .02

[LS2ner]

ill be honest that you are looking for WAY TOO MUCH money and work for that kind of swap.

Older accord or any accord chassis is going to be a complete nightmare in terms of logistics not to mention weight. I mean what good is an NA motor in a 2700-3000 lb car. Might as well put a b16 in a CRV.

Mini is cool ,but its been done alot an its not easy either.

You are talking about HOURS AN HOURS of wiring, fabrication, engineering, etc.

You have to ask yourself what you want. If a fun street car is what you are after, then there is a reason why guys do Civics, they are cheap, light , EASY to swap an wont break your wallet.

my .02


Very valid points, and much appreciated. I havent completely ruled out civics, just wanted to try something different.

[quickdodge®]

ill be honest that you are looking for WAY TOO MUCH money and work for that kind of swap.

Not if you're doing a swap into a 1st gen Civic. It's not as bad as some may think it is. Later, QD.

[Jecht]

Get a Wagovan and swap it in. IA needs moar Civic Wagons!

[LS2ner]

There is actually one sitting down from my house. roof rack and everything. Tho im not into roofracks.

[quickdodge®]

^^^ Civic wagon or a 1200? Later, QD.

[LS2ner]

civic wagon. wish there was a 1200 sitting down from my house. lol.

[quickdodge®]

Civic wagon would be badass. I like those things. Later, QD.

[seanrg1116]

how bout this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-Honda-Civic-1500-GL_W0QQitemZ150231148505QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item15 0231148505

[LS2ner]

Not bad, but i REALLY like the cvcc front ends, especially with the fender mirrors.

This the idea im kinda looking for...http://images.superstreetonline.com/featuredvehicles/130_0803_02_z+1973_toyota_starlet+side_view.jpg

[LS2ner]

Thats a 73 Toyota Starlet BTW, not a civic.

[LS2ner]

http://images.superstreetonline.com/featuredvehicles/130_0803_02_z+1973_toyota_starlet+side_view.jpg

Hmm... Anyone else notice how close the exhaust manifold and alternator were?

[SiRed94]

convertible geo metro is definitely what you are looking for...

[LS2ner]

Sexy...

http://images.superstreetonline.com/featuredvehicles/130_0803_08_z+1973_toyota_starlet+front_quarter_vi ew.jpg

[Whiteboy™]

i saw that scarlet in superstreet, verriii noice

[Just_CHill]

Pontiac Fiero??