1000kg88hb

I have decided to make my car into touge car I have some specs I want to keep too.
1. I want the car to be no more than 1000KG (2200lbs) driver included
2. I want it to have near perfect weight balance 50/50 would be great but I would settle 53/47 if i can get it.
3. It needs to be able to run cool when I drive the pissout of it aftermarket rad. all the way.
4. It needs to be able to make a reliable 350-400 whp (on a progressive boost controller for traction reasons.) trying to get 50,000 miles to a motor before rebuild or new motor.

I need help figuring out what motor would help me reach these goals of balance, efficency, and power.
I have been leaning towards a d16z6 turbo cause it leaves me a lot of play in the weight department all opinion and discussions are welcome. I need help in making a motor decision so I can start collecting parts for the project.

alphajesse

The cheapest thing to do is keep a d-series and turbo it.

I said F-that and went with a H22 because I like to blow the front tires off the car.

It weighs a little over 2300 lbs with a half tank of gas, but I haven't stripped anything. It's full interior and toolkit still.

If I wanted to make an effort I could get the car by itself to a little over 2000lbs. I don't think that's practical in a daily driver, though.

1000kg88hb

the main thing i was wondering is how certain swaps effects handleing weight distribution
as my car sits right now it weighs about 1800lbs minus the 200lbs pound driver.
then I plan on doing a little more weight reduction light carbon fiber hood and other part s to lighten it another 75-125 lbs
I need to make it so light for all the weight that will be added from upgraded for brakes, body stiffening, remaking the wheel wells for wider tires,and much more.

1000kg88hb

anyone else have some feed back that they could add in?

i'm really looking for people's opinions here

alphajesse

I put a real suspension on it (Koni/GC and spring rates to match the engine) and it handles great. I'd say it really doesn't feel like the front end is much heavier going into turns.