Challenge Car Ideas (Shop Class Edition)

In reply to singleslammer:

$50 PM me or email me Neuman . Andy gmail

Andy Neuman wrote: In reply to singleslammer: $50 PM me or email me Neuman . Andy gmail

Damn! That's a bargain!

I'll bet that having it truck shipped to Missouri will run about $500 but that doesn't have to count against the budget.

You could try visiting your local police department with your intentions - do they have a high mileage extra used up P71 Crown Vic to sell cheap or donate? Donate would equal fair market value, which on these isn't very high. The local police dept involvement in such a project, helps break down the barrier between the kids and the police.

I think the Crown Vic is good idea to pursue..

Donk class at the challenge!

Actually it'd be cool of a local wheel place had some take offs to show the students the difference in performance of the vehicle with different wheel and tire packages on it. Is there a place nearby where you could do instrumented 0-60 runs?

In blockquote>PseudoSport wrote:

"Hey, I see that you are in MA. I might have a car you could use. Sent you a message".

reply to PseudoSport:

I appreciate that! I did not receive the PM. You can email me directly at Dimetres dot Brian at jobcorps dot org.

I think, unless something awesome comes along for almost free, I'll chase down the fox body Mustang donation car, then maybe I'll try TIGMOTORSPORTS' idea and try to get a cop car donated, too. If successful, I could let the kids swap the P71 engine and transmission into the fox-body Mustang FTW!

In reply to M030:

Didn't see a reply to the email I sent Sunday but I have a $500 Datsun 240Z your students might be interested in. I was going to use it as a parts car or future challenge car but this might be a better use. Floors are rusty and it has no title. If you want pictures let me know.

dyintorace wrote: Heck - throw up a GoFundMe page and hit us cheapskates up. I'd chip in some money, just based on the sheer awesomeness of what you are doing!

Seriously. Do the gofundme. I'll send you $$ to help you build it.

if you set one up put it here. You'll have my donation.

Awesome work teaching the youth of america.

Go fund me idea is awesome, I love this forum.

@MO30

Little bird told me that Pseudosport know a little bit about megasquirt.

Just saying..

In reply to dean1484:

Dean, when are you going to bring in your EFI demonstration?

UPDATE: our Challenge car will be a Porsche 928(!)

Ok so we now need a SBC or LS of some kind yes?

I know these cars really well and it needs a serious weight loss plan.

High Schoolers CAN compete!

I have brought teams of varying High School age involvement. Our first one was probably the best representation- $2004 Challenge we placed 13th overall (out of 76 entries, IIRC) in a car completely built by High Schoolers!

Go for it!

M030 wrote: UPDATE: our Challenge car will be a Porsche 928(!)

No kidding!

Others stated sbc or sbf and though I agree, if I remember correctly, that '02 Infiniti Q45 offered above for $50 has a running engine/trans. A 340hp stock engine!
It has vandalism/cosmetic damage but I think it runs.

Nobody expects Infiniti power under the hood of a 928 but I think it would be awesome.
I personally have no idea if this Infiniti/Porsche combo can work but it sure would be cool.

C&D reports that the Infiniti engine moves the 3,900 lb Q45 down the 1/4 mile in 14.6 seconds http://m.caranddriver.com/reviews/2002-infiniti-q45-first-drive-review-specs-page-3

dean1484 wrote: Ok so we now need a SBC or LS of some kind yes? I know these cars really well and it needs a serious weight loss plan.

Automotive weight loss is my specialty

sesto elemento wrote:

dean1484 wrote: Ok so we now need a SBC or LS of some kind yes? I know these cars really well and it needs a serious weight loss plan.

Automotive weight loss is my specialty

He's not kidding. You should see it! Sits like an F350 now, though

M030 wrote:

sesto elemento wrote:

dean1484 wrote: Ok so we now need a SBC or LS of some kind yes? I know these cars really well and it needs a serious weight loss plan.

Automotive weight loss is my specialty

He's not kidding. You should see it! Sits like an F350 now, though

So here's the question, what is a neglected to the point that it's free 928 worth in challenge budget?

In reply to sesto elemento:

A: going rate for scrap metal.

A free 928 sounds like the fastest way to tear through $2016 with something that will struggle to move under it's own power

Yes, a "free" 928 is likely a "good deal" like a free wooden boat!