All,
I am thinking of getting a new toy to tinker with and tune up. (non rotary) I still have my FD
Shortlist is... for less than 12k
TVR, = CERBERA, GRIFFITH,
SKYLINE = R32 OR R34 (I DONT LIKE THE 33)
MISUBISHI EVO = 6 ONWARDS
SUPRA TWIN TURBO
I want this to be my DD as well as make 400hp when tuned up. Which of these is the most reliable at about 400hp. I assume ill get 25mpg out of all these on the MWAY at 70
I seem to be looking at alot of R34 skylines on ebay for about 8k at the mo.
I reckon the R32 will be the nicest.
400hp on a Supra is easy and commonly known as BPU if you want to google it. The 2JZ is a great engine and very strong. Should just about get what you are looking for mpg wise too.
I had a Supra TT that I used as a daily driver before I bough the RX - I owned it for 6 years! Great car and it would certainly fit the bill for what you\'re after. Not sure what power it was running as I never had it dynoed, it was a 6 speed VVTi, decatted, running 1.1 bar so maybe about 360ish - but you can easily get a reliable 400 out of them, and decent "economy" on the m\'way.
And don\'t let people tell you they\'re a "barge" (as I\'ve heard often on this forum!) - RX\'s are lightweight for sure, but that doesn\'t automatically make Supras and the like heavy (i\'d say pretty average weight by todays standards)!! I had Ohlins coilovers on it originally and it handled really well... Reliable as well - other than a flat battery it never let me down.
Having said all that, and R32/34 would also be a good buy (I\'m not a big fan of the R33 either).
Good luck with your choice. :Thumbs-up
Mark 3 supra :)
Personal preference mark 4 supra :)
Get a TT Soarer rather than the Supra... Same potential with a nicer body ;)
I`ve always fancied doing an old skool American muscle car, but if i had to choose a car from yor list supra everytime.
I looked at soarers they are cheap as chips. Are supras a lot cheaper to repair than skylines? i think i have narrowed it down to supra or skyline. Thats if im in the country in a few months
Soarer\'s are 1JZ, not 2JZ found in the JZA80.
IIRC the JZZ30 all autos as well. May be wrong on that though.
Ford Capri with an RB30 engine? :)