My question is, why do you want so much power in your next car if handling is your goal?

You're sending a lot of mixed signals here.

In the case of your TT C5, do you think it would hold up on a road course? The C5 is a great platform to build on, but the LS engines just plain overheat, even in stock form.

When I build a drivetrain, I don't just build to put down a number. It's easy to have a quick spike. I look for powerband, reliability, and ability to run for extended periods of time without having problems. Have you ever seen a NASCAR radiator? Those cars are roughly 800hp, and their radiators are literally 3ft by 5ft by 6 inches. Makes a stock radiator look puny. That's what's needed to keep a 800hp output engine cool while running near WOT for extended periods of time.

Are you looking to build a car that can corner with or without aero assistance? (two totally different things)

Most importantly, do you know how to drive, or do you think you know how to drive?


As for the TT C5, what was your baseline? You can get a C6Z to those figures with just bolt-ons, and still have a superior car What kind of manis? What kind of turbo? Then again, the LS7 doesn't last long at all under load.

Have you considered a Miata (totally serious here)? It'll teach you to drive without aero. Then you move on to aero. Once you can keep a momentum car going, you move on to a platform with more power, and decimate.

 

honestly i just want an awd car that can better my vette. i don't wanna go back to an american car, so i want an import that can kick its a$$.. i thought the g37 could be that car.

 

If you want the easy answer, GT-R with bolt-ons, a tune, and non-staggered tires. You're looking at 75-115k depending on new/used, etc.

Better is really subjective. In what aspect do you want it to be "better"? The vette is a great package overall for its price point.

 

The G37X is that car.

You need to define "better" now. Better in what way?

 

You can still built a better car than your c5. It's just that what you want to do is unrealistic...hence the opposition. Besides, you wouldn't want to be driving on the road with a 1000hp car anyway. it wouldn't be fun, or so I've heard.

And there's nothing wrong with STI's or EVOs. They would be a better AWD platform than a G37 and they can make big power with a few upgrades. Take a step back, think about what you want, then find a good base to build off of. After all, you can't build a skyscraper out of a sand castle. GL

 

not saying that a G37 is a sand castle or anything...but you get my drift

 

yeah i couldn't afford a c6. and I had a LS1, turbo parts (turbine, waste gates, inter cooler, ect..) was bought from turbonetics, and was custom installed. I have a buddy who does f/i as a business and he had a great idea to put the turbos in the front quarter panels, which worked out as soon as we got the oil return problem solved.

i'd like to say i can drive pretty well. Im not the best but i can give the majority a run for their money. The reason i want to switch from my muscle to import is i had an eye awakening after driving my dad carrera. My god that thing can stick to the road...

 

Ah, now this is the first substantial post.

What about the P-car sticking to the road stuck out to you? What kind of speeds, and what model does he have? Part of this may be mechanical grip from just having better tires, and part of it may be the fact that the car can just put down power better (less output, possibly AWD).

With these answered, we can probably guide you better.

Don't be quick to put off the subie/mitsu. They're pretty respectable platforms. The G37's AWD is not a performance oriented system, and isn't suitable for your needs at all.

 

I want it to be off the line faster 0-60 in around 4 sec, quarter mile in 10.5 i could be happy with that.

i don't care about top speed

it must handle like a god..

and i want an awd automatic transmission (which is what i think is going to ruin this all for me)

I know i just described the Nissan GT-R, but again i want this to be a sleeper.. to address the sound concern, what i did in my vette is fit an exhaust cutout to res/mufflers and it was silent. hit a button and sounded like a thousand raptors melting on a super nova!

 

I completely agree with this. Save yourself up for a GT-R and it'll save you a lot of nonsense and will surely "decimate" your old Vette in practically every aspect. The picture you're painting of your ideal AWD monster just reflects a GT-R.

 

im not sure what model it is, he bought it when i moved to SoCal so start school..

i was obcessed with the sti for 4 years. but after driving one, i felt like i was in a toy.. it was a blast, but its just too small.. i feel like if i was ever in a wreck i'd immediately die...

 

i wanted to buy the G and start work on it next year, in order to save up for the gt-r its going to take me like 5 years!! what the heck do i do in the mean time!

 

Yea, you completely just described the GT-R. I don't know that the G37X can get down to a 4 second 0-60. It's just not designed for it. You want a sports car, not a sporty luxury coupe. You would have much better luck with an evo or sti. Might be able to do it with a 370Z. Do they make an AWD Z?

 

If it turns like it's on rails, you're not turning fast enough

Are you in socal? If you are, you seriously should come out to the track next weekend. You'll walk away with a new perspective on handling.

I can think of a few options. A built S4/RS4, which will require fabwork. Socal has a lot of great shops for this. A 996/997TT with bolt-ons. A GT-R with bolt-ons.

0-60 for what? Racing stoplight to stoplight? 50-70 or in your case, 80-130 is probably a more important figure.

The Subie chassis is one of the strongest chassis in production for under 100k

 

You just made no sense.

You're expecting a 90k income, with no problem spending 50k/year on a car. That's enough for a used GT-R and everything you need in 2 years.

Then again, I really don't think you should be doing that with your money, but who am I tell you how to spend your cash

Seriously though, come out to the track. A few other members of this board will be joining.