see, this is the problem i've been having, is choosing exactly what motor i want. i think for now, i'll freshen up the b16 as it looks to have been very well maintained, and reportedly had a fresh rebuild, but the black silicone along the body seams worries me as to the quality of the motor build. that being said, it looks solid. does anyone know what they sell for on the market?
i have been toying with the idea of testing out a homebuilt tig welder i'm working on, and fitting in a 16 valve or something insane, but at the same time i'm not sure i want to take on such a large project. if i could find a T5 turbo, that would be quite the possibility too, but also on the very expensive route, and being a student, i cant quite afford such whimsical ideas, but, a 16 valve redblock with a t5 is definately affordable, since most of the pieces can be fabbed and had at wreckers and such on the cheapside, the machining isnt too expensive, and it takes more time and effort more than anything. on the other hand, if i sell my les paul and my altec preamp, i've got nearly 2000$ to drop into this thing, which can go quite a far ways. so right now, i think i'll just be working to get it to stage zero, have some nice bodywork, a nice interior, and make sure everything is in good shape.
airbag suspension is probably in the future, and some sort of motor upgrade will definately come, but what i'm looking for at the moment is a nice looking street cruiser for the summer months. hoping to have it done within 2 years too.