# What car would you "build" for $40K **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [May 25, 2013, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825 "2013-05-25T10:31:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 6:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/41 "2013-05-27T06:06:00Z")
Used GTR ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/42 "2013-05-27T06:58:45Z")
Reliant Robin with an LS1 in it. Also, I’d buy a corvette and swap a 1.8t motor in it. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/43 "2013-05-27T07:23:06Z")
Ls1 swap a Cadillac XLR. ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/44 "2013-05-27T07:40:25Z")
Rotary swapped swapped 4th gen fbody ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/45 "2013-05-27T07:43:21Z")
20B FD RX-7, one of my dream cars that I’d love to own some day ![http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4427732197_e8aaab6e51_o.jpg](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4427732197_e8aaab6e51_o.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/46 "2013-05-27T07:44:01Z")
S54 powered E30 M3 is always a fun idea. ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/47 "2013-05-27T08:47:54Z")
> [@Mike93](#): > > I know it sounds stupid but I’d build my Fox Mustang. I’ve always been a fan of old cars with newer factory parts/tech, so a Coyote/6speed drivetrain would be match up with the current IRS. Would stretch the wheelbase 5" by moving the front wheel forward to help get a 50/50 weight distribution. Gut the horrendous interior and go ground up in there. End goal would be a tight daily driver void of the squeeks/rattles/bullshit that plagues 70’s chassis cars. I just want to enjoy driving this car again. > > The other one would be the '55 Chevy. The first ‘build’ was too budget oriented (hence the LT1), and in the end the car doesn’t drive out as great as what an LS drivetrain sitting on a Roadster Shop Chassis would offer. This leaves about $5-10K to spend on some interior upgrades, and a proper set of wheels tucked nicely in the wheelwells. I’m with this guy. Old car and new tech. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/48 "2013-05-27T08:54:08Z")
I’d find a super clean low mile e30 m3 and call it a day. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/49 "2013-05-27T09:56:11Z")
Cuda pro touring new hemi 6spd ---
**Author:** ![16vCorvette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/b487fb/32.png) [@16vCorvette](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/16vCorvette)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/50 "2013-05-27T10:18:32Z")
Porsche 964 with 993 engine Austin Healey 3000 with e46 M3 engine VW bus with STi drivetrain Old tacoma with LS1 swap and long travel suspension ---
**Author:** ![woz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/woz/32/7605_2.png) [@woz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woz)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/51 "2013-05-27T11:25:29Z")
build a chopper. ---
**Author:** ![lorge1989](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lorge1989/32/6153_2.png) [@lorge1989](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lorge1989)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/52 "2013-05-27T12:37:32Z")
Quattro 4BT MK2 VW GTI or an 8.8 to make it stupider. Also a factory five car would be killer. nasty VR6 coupe quattro would be nice. ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/53 "2013-05-27T12:39:44Z")
> [@16vCorvette](#): > > Austin Healey 3000 with e46 M3 engine Check the values on the big Healeys recently? ---
**Author:** ![sasquatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@sasquatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sasquatch)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/54 "2013-05-27T12:52:18Z")
R33 skyline motor in a e30 BMW… … And maybe keep the awd haha ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2013, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/55 "2013-05-28T05:05:50Z")
13b C6 vette… just to say fuck you world. ---
**Author:** ![drewster99](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drewster99/32/5468_2.png) [@drewster99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drewster99)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2013, 5:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/56 "2013-05-28T05:23:37Z")
Factory Five GTM or a compound charged Lotus Elise. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2013, 6:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/57 "2013-05-28T06:08:57Z")
> [@MOBOOST4U](#): > > 13b C6 vette… just to say fuck you world. I like this idea a lot… ---
**Author:** ![BREETIME](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/breetime/32/5214_2.png) [@BREETIME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BREETIME)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2013, 5:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/58 "2013-05-29T05:23:26Z")
Build your own car. Mid engine tube chassis, with minimal body work and 315’s all the way around. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2013, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/59 "2013-05-29T06:05:41Z")
like the one from F&F 6, so he can go out and flip cars on zee highway? ![http://www.topgear.com/uk/assets/cms/ccb5e1f5-0a3f-425b-aec8-37f6e093196c/Thumbnail.jpg?p=130426_03:39](http://www.topgear.com/uk/assets/cms/ccb5e1f5-0a3f-425b-aec8-37f6e093196c/Thumbnail.jpg?p=130426_03:39) ---
**Author:** ![BREETIME](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/breetime/32/5214_2.png) [@BREETIME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BREETIME)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2013, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825/60 "2013-05-29T06:51:04Z")
Honestly, what the fuck else would you do with a tube chassis car? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-car-would-you-build-for-40k/230825.md?page=4)