Civette
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 8,246
Likes: 114
From: Watkins Glen NY
So many of the young guys into cars now drool over a V-tec Honda that puts out 500HP (but has no torque). THIS kind of car opens up a whole new world to that crowd; horsepower and torque....and just maybe an appreciation for American muscle.
Back in the 80s', a buddy of mine built a couple of cars: he put a built 327 in an Opel Manta, and a 455 powered RWD VW bug. I though that was quite an accomplishment to get those cars to work right without coming apart. But this Civic sure raises the bar in my book.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 4,883
Likes: 11
From: North Easton Mass
Over on LS1Tech there are guys who will fit a LS engine to pretty much anything that has at least 1 wheel. That Civic would be a great daily driver. "Yes, Mr. insurance man, my car is a Honda Civic. Just look at the VIN number on the windshield pillar". 
Rick B.
Rick B.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 862
Likes: 9
From: Communist party of MD
Major props to that car builder. Cutting the body off one car and attaching to another - that requires some serious skill. This almost goes in line with West Coast Customs in their version of resto-rods (cutting up a new Charger and placing an old charger body onto it).
