Today is Car things
The last few weeks I have been thinking over and over about the Daytona and what I would do with one if I had it, Drawings and thoughts in class have been constant.
Clearly I want another V6 model, I love the torque supplied by the engine allowing the fairly light car to be modestly quick and peppy, this was on my old one with wasted rings that burned oil like an incontenent whore. Clearly the engine has potential in my mind but there are some flaws in the whole platform. Front motor Front drive is not something I have traditionally thought of as a good layout in a performance car, the motor I want in said automobile is a refugee from another automaker who has several versions of the same engine with more horsepower and amenities which is almost a pro when I can find an 400+HP twin turbo version running in stock (Re: Reliable) trim. Thus I come to the positives, I can get one in good condition cheaply, they are a very sporty looking car, most of the mod and changes I want to make can be made cheaply as well if done myself. The often included speed equipment of 4 wheel disk brakes and a basic suspension make it a good base that can be upgraded to better brakes suspensi0n tires ect. I am thinking of using FAST’s direct port injection system and slaving lappy to it for tuning, setting the engine up for port fire will improve fuel economy as well as power as I am not fueling the wasted cylinder as in a bank fire system, as well this should allow the addition of a more efficient (perhaps fabricated) intake to further improve power and performance. As well I would like to have the whole motor switched over to ARP bolts as their consistent grade ratings and huge over built qualities will allow the bottom end of the engine to put up with whatever sort of shenanigans I decide to get up to be it turbos or super chargers, both of which have pro’s and cons. Transmission wise I would love to run a 5 speed, from what I read it should not be possible but in the scrappers with my own eyes I saw a 91 v6 Daytona with a 5 speed gear box showing me the dream combo is a possibility.
The plan right now is to finish school and find a reasonably priced Daytona with a blown V6, I have thought perhaps I may have to buy several just to bring the “keeper” up to spec with some part car beaters.
Step One: Strip the Whole Damn Car Down to the Frame pulling the whole front and rear suspension engine and interior.
Step Two: Frame Re-Inforcement – Boxing up the frame rails repairing any rust or other damage as well as aligning the whole body on a Jig an subtle roll cage may be added at this point to further improve longitudinal stability
Step Three: Wiring – Either replacement of the origional wiring with new, restoration of the origional wiring or a combination using the newer power modules offered by a few manufactuers
Step Four: Insulation- I would like to Dynamat the whole interior floor roof doors ect. As well as back boxing the speakers and running lines for the stereo system
Step Five: New Glass- Whenever possible replace all of the glass including windsheild and hatch, as well as new gaskets even if the use of older “Restoration” style gaskets have to be used
Step Six: Suspension- Hi Perf Struts Shocks and Springs as well as a full poly carbonate suspension as well as custom roll bars of the same shape as origional with a much greater diameter and strength. As well larger beefier Brakes, I am thinking Baer 16″.
Step Seven: The Motor- Mitsubishi 3.0L V6 24Valve DOHC engine Probably the Twin Turbo version with HP Transmission (5 or even 6 Speed)
Step Eight: Interior- Recovered Seats installed, maybe a nicer replacement set of buckets if I locate a pair that match the interior and fit my butt
Step Nine: Tires- I am thinking a 16-18 inch rim with body color spokes and chrome rim
Step Ten: Zoom and like that I am gone Prefrence is Blue or Red but I would be happy with almost any HIP color if I find it.
<This was posted a month before this incorrectly>