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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 11:24 PM
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Mid engine third gen?

Wasn't sure what to put this under so I just put it here because it has something to do with the chassis. My question is this; what would it take to turn as third gen into a mid engine driver: as in, engine behind the seats and a fabricated fire wall behind the seats as well. Just a new idea...any thoughts or anything along those lines, please reply.
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 02:32 AM
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umm isnt that kinda what the fiero is?

but i dont recall seing anything like that with a thirdgen.

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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 01:07 PM
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Completely custom top to bottom. Probably have the best bet using an old Pantera setup seeing how it was about the same size as an F-bod. Probably looking at $50k-$100k depending on who does it and how good it is.
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 01:21 PM
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It would take mucho dinero and some american dollars as well. I can't even imagine what kind of trans/rear set-up you would go with. On the other hand how about putting a FWD Caddy V8 back there. While I'm at it I'd throw the same thing under the hood in the front, to ballance things out, sort of. 2 Northstars at 300hp each, 4 wheel drive, 4 wheel steering, 2 ignition keys. It would certainly be a conversation piece. LOL
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 01:31 PM
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from a balance standpoint a i think the c5 rear mounted trans would be a kewl custom swap, and that would probably be more doable. with the tranny moved back there i bet it would be close to a 50/50 in a 3rdgen.
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