Bench Racing: FWD converision-what would you build?

Joe Toller · 01-29-2014, 08:27 PM

I have always thought it was cool seeing a FWD converted to RWD for racing, especially the GT cars, like that maroon Caddy Eldorado. With that in mind, I had an idea for bench racing:

If budget didn't matter, and you were to build a SS (or IHRA Crate Stock) car, and could only start with a FWD to convert, what would you build? Or what is your favorite existing one?

I am a mainly Ford guy, but a 2000 or so Buick Regal 4dr would be cool, make mine dark blue with a high-winding small block or LS motor. I dreamt of one and thought that would be cool. My fav is that Caddy though.

Michael Beard · 01-29-2014, 09:07 PM

'01-'03 Dodge Stratus, with the 5.9L DragPak. Got the motor, just can't afford to build the car. More aerodynamic than my Volare, and much lighter, so it'd be easier on parts and towing, and a 9-sec car would strategically be easier to compete with.

cutta · 01-29-2014, 09:53 PM

03-05 Chrysler Sebring SS/AM 400ciBBM

Bob Lasko · 01-29-2014, 10:00 PM

05 Cavalier in SS/CS
Bob Lasko

RonTheAnnouncer · 01-29-2014, 10:35 PM

5.9 Dragpak in an '88 Omni...the square regular Omni. I'd mount the wheelie bars to the top of the hatch.

Joe Toller · 01-29-2014, 11:19 PM

Haha I love it!

Dave Noll · 01-29-2014, 11:58 PM

Joe,
Familiar with this one ? I've alway's liked Jim's cars. He's here on C.R.

Joe Toller · 01-30-2014, 12:27 AM

Best use of an Escort Ive seen! Id love to put a 5.0 Coyote motor in something...maybe a ZX2? Not alot of good looking Ford FWD choices...

Chad Mahlosky · 01-30-2014, 09:20 AM

I don't know what engine, but I really wish I could build a Magnum Wagon. I wouldn't want to drive one everyday, but I think that it could make a mean looking race car.

Greg Gay · 01-30-2014, 10:58 AM

I always wanted to build a Prius racecar, just to piss of the tree huggers.

01-29-2014, 08:27 PM	#1
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Bench Racing: FWD converision-what would you build? I have always thought it was cool seeing a FWD converted to RWD for racing, especially the GT cars, like that maroon Caddy Eldorado. With that in mind, I had an idea for bench racing: If budget didn't matter, and you were to build a SS (or IHRA Crate Stock) car, and could only start with a FWD to convert, what would you build? Or what is your favorite existing one? I am a mainly Ford guy, but a 2000 or so Buick Regal 4dr would be cool, make mine dark blue with a high-winding small block or LS motor. I dreamt of one and thought that would be cool. My fav is that Caddy though. __________________ Joe Toller Lewistown, MT

01-29-2014, 09:07 PM	#2
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Bench Racing: FWD converision-what would you build? '01-'03 Dodge Stratus, with the 5.9L DragPak. Got the motor, just can't afford to build the car. More aerodynamic than my Volare, and much lighter, so it'd be easier on parts and towing, and a 9-sec car would strategically be easier to compete with. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

01-29-2014, 09:53 PM	#3
cutta Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 347 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Bench Racing: FWD converision-what would you build? 03-05 Chrysler Sebring SS/AM 400ciBBM __________________ Adriel Paradise, Paradise Racing Team Driver/Crew Chief(at least my dad claims me to be) B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas

01-29-2014, 10:00 PM	#4
Bob Lasko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wilton,CT Posts: 629 Likes: 0 Liked 185 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Bench Racing: FWD converision-what would you build? 05 Cavalier in SS/CS Bob Lasko

01-29-2014, 10:35 PM	#5
RonTheAnnouncer Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ravenna, OH Posts: 60 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bench Racing: FWD converision-what would you build? 5.9 Dragpak in an '88 Omni...the square regular Omni. I'd mount the wheelie bars to the top of the hatch. __________________ Ron Huntley, Jr. announcer and Half ed racer "Those who can, do. Those who can't, criticize."

01-29-2014, 11:19 PM	#6
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Bench Racing: FWD converision-what would you build? Haha I love it! __________________ Joe Toller Lewistown, MT

01-29-2014, 11:58 PM	#7
Dave Noll Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Div. 6, Eastern, WA Posts: 710 Likes: 2,671 Liked 240 Times in 112 Posts	Re: Bench Racing: FWD converision-what would you build? Joe, Familiar with this one ? I've alway's liked Jim's cars. He's here on C.R. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Dave Noll, EF/S ,?/SA 6526

01-30-2014, 12:27 AM	#8
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Bench Racing: FWD converision-what would you build? Best use of an Escort Ive seen! Id love to put a 5.0 Coyote motor in something...maybe a ZX2? Not alot of good looking Ford FWD choices... __________________ Joe Toller Lewistown, MT

01-30-2014, 09:20 AM	#9
Chad Mahlosky Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 83 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Bench Racing: FWD converision-what would you build? I don't know what engine, but I really wish I could build a Magnum Wagon. I wouldn't want to drive one everyday, but I think that it could make a mean looking race car. __________________ Chad Mahlosky 3225 STK

01-30-2014, 10:58 AM	#10
Greg Gay Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 387 Likes: 21 Liked 285 Times in 72 Posts	Re: Bench Racing: FWD converision-what would you build? I always wanted to build a Prius racecar, just to piss of the tree huggers.