if you're going to run it as an FWD automatic, start with a working T5, and spend the time and money on making it faster instead of making it a working car. Yeah, I've come to the same conclusion with the help of you guys. What you suggested is definitely the better approach. Well, to backtrack a b...

Yep, went and saw that car today and it's definitely more trouble than it's worth. You'd basically have to rebuild the car top to bottom and do a lot of body work to get it in good shape. Only worth using it as a parts car, so I politely declined. not worth it. if you're going to run it as an FWD au...

So I've talked to the seller and learned more about the car. The front brakes have been taken off, so it's missing rotors, pads, calipers, caliper brackets etc. Original rims are gone and it's currently sitting on some ugly steelies. The car also has a "new" motor with ~150,000km on it. Th...

Are you sure you are getting a title? Selling for under $500 makes no sense, it is worth more parted out. The owner has sent me a photo of the permit (permit = Canadian title) and it's legit, not a salvage or anything. Still going to make sure everything is good when I see it in person. He wants 75...

I don't think you can really run a turbo spec'd car without the turbo with it entirely removed. It will dump in way too much fuel anticipating air it isn't getting for boost it isn't getting. That said, I haven't tried it. I would gather it would be okay at low RPMs but a real bear if you either pu...

Thanks for all the replies guys. I've been doing a little more research and looking at other builds, and I think the right way to proceed would be getting the thing working properly as an FWD automatic R, and then going down the rabbit hole of manual swaps, fixing AWD, etc. That ought to be easier o...

Hello, A 2000 V70R has popped up in my area, and I'm tempted to take it on as a project this summer. I'm hoping someone experienced can give me a sanity check. The current state of the car: Located near me here in Ontario 340,000km Engine runs Body in good shape Interior in good condition What's wro...