Other killer Reatta mod brainstorming

[Guest F14CRAZY]

My hybrid LN3/L67 is sweet, but maybe someday...

RWD drive: discussed before, but not put into action, yet. Power from the rear would feel so nice, and handling would be awesome. Preferably with a sticker and a decent motor, like a turbo 3.8

Pontiac G6 GTP drivetrain: new 3.9L N/A with 240 hp and a 6 speed manual would be sweet. This drivetrain would probably swap in without too much work (comparable with a Series II, but dunno if the 3.9 needs additional control, like variable valve timing, and wouldn't work with the LN3's sensors).

Series II/III L67 swap: these motors have tons of aftermarket goodies to make 500hp+. May have to sell out and use a 4T60e or 4T65e, which opens up another mess.

[Guest spyhunter2k]

Dream big.

Convert it to RWD, and then...

Rip the 3.8 out from under the hood and put it behind the seats! Can you imagine what a mid-engine layout would do for handling? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Replacing the rear window with a fabricated hinged fiberglass fastback hatch for the necessary access to the new engine location wouldn't be a problem for me. It's just all of those inconvenient details having to do with hooking the engine up in that location that present a problem. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

If only I had a few extra Reattae to experiment with...

[padgett]

Just start with a Corv-8 and drop a Reatta body on it.

[Guest F14CRAZY]

But Padgett, that's the easy way. The Hardcore way is to convert the E-body itself

[Richard S]

Why not just modify an old Opel, the one that looked just like a vette?

[Guest spyhunter2k]

Corvettes aren't unique. I want my car to be.

I like the old Opel GTs, but the age would mean that a full restoration would be necessary--too costly. It would be unique, though.

I really like the Reatta. I just don't see it as an end product. I see it as a starting point. It is possible to improve the car, and I will have much more fun doing this than spending twice as much on a newer car.

[Guest F14CRAZY]

exactly. No new car offering is a Reatta