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so its been awhile since ive posted here. Went through some life issues and had to refocus. im hoping this is the right forum for my monstrosity of a idea.
im currently in the planning stages while I wait for a proper foundation to be found. I have lots of questions so I figured I would start a thread instead of trying to figure out what forum to post in because the questions are so "exotic".
So the plan I have in mind is simple, mid engine rear wheel drive turbo ranger. I want to use the 2.3 4 cylinder for several reasons. the rear transaxle will be out of a vw for the aftermarket support and ease of locating. I plan to use a thunderbird front and rear suspension but this is where the questions come. I know this isn't a bolt in affair. Hell nothing will probably bolt in.
My first question is- are there better irs suspensions then the thunderbird that are easily found? I know it will have to be modified to accept the vw trans. I don't want to use the vw suspension, I feel for handling it isn't as stable as the thunderbird. With relocation of the engine I am pretty much free to use what ever I want in front as the cross member can be removed and frame modified to fit anything.
Feel free to criticize and throw out ideas. that's why im asking now before I start the build.
im currently in the planning stages while I wait for a proper foundation to be found. I have lots of questions so I figured I would start a thread instead of trying to figure out what forum to post in because the questions are so "exotic".
So the plan I have in mind is simple, mid engine rear wheel drive turbo ranger. I want to use the 2.3 4 cylinder for several reasons. the rear transaxle will be out of a vw for the aftermarket support and ease of locating. I plan to use a thunderbird front and rear suspension but this is where the questions come. I know this isn't a bolt in affair. Hell nothing will probably bolt in.
My first question is- are there better irs suspensions then the thunderbird that are easily found? I know it will have to be modified to accept the vw trans. I don't want to use the vw suspension, I feel for handling it isn't as stable as the thunderbird. With relocation of the engine I am pretty much free to use what ever I want in front as the cross member can be removed and frame modified to fit anything.
Feel free to criticize and throw out ideas. that's why im asking now before I start the build.