12-06-2004, 10:04 AM
Ahh, the Good Old Swift GTi.
I very seriously doubt your ability to find one within 1000 miles for under 1000 dollars. With the bigger brakes, the larger HP, and the better handling, they were rare to begin with, and now are scooped up by enthusiasts as fast as they go on the market. I've wanted one for quite some time, but they are too bloody rare.
Non-engine and non-brake related parts interchange is pretty good with the Swift, Metro, Sprint and Firefly quadruplets.
Frankly, I think it's more likely to run to Canada and get a Firefly 1.0L Turbo for under 1000 than it is to find a running Swift GT here in the States.
It would be a great auto-x car, but unless we fall into a great deal on one, it'd be a real challenge.
And dave, as far as motor swaps go, you can put a 4.0L V8 in it, if you have the money. Problem is that any swap that would make MORE power than a Swift GT would be, well, cost prohibitive considering our skill level. It's a nice thought, though.
I very seriously doubt your ability to find one within 1000 miles for under 1000 dollars. With the bigger brakes, the larger HP, and the better handling, they were rare to begin with, and now are scooped up by enthusiasts as fast as they go on the market. I've wanted one for quite some time, but they are too bloody rare.
Non-engine and non-brake related parts interchange is pretty good with the Swift, Metro, Sprint and Firefly quadruplets.
Frankly, I think it's more likely to run to Canada and get a Firefly 1.0L Turbo for under 1000 than it is to find a running Swift GT here in the States.
It would be a great auto-x car, but unless we fall into a great deal on one, it'd be a real challenge.
And dave, as far as motor swaps go, you can put a 4.0L V8 in it, if you have the money. Problem is that any swap that would make MORE power than a Swift GT would be, well, cost prohibitive considering our skill level. It's a nice thought, though.
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