project Manta
 

I have decided to start something a little different! i sold my 67 nova and got a little opel to mess with, it is a 72 manta which, although not too common in the usa they are definately rare in canada as they were not available for sale here, hoping to put a small turbo lump if possible , ecotec or nissan sr20 det etc, the car is only 2100lbs so doesnt need much motor, but dimensionally the ls1 is an easier fit! as the 4 bangers are all tall with front sump oilpans, i also want to go the irs route if i can sort something narrow enough, (50" track width!) and may need to graft new suspension on front to get bigger brakes etc, i got shawn mascoll to do a rendering and this is what he came up with, any comments appreciated

Let's do it!! Rendering is sick!! :popcorn2: :popcorn2:

yeah, not sure on the front spoiler yet, the early manta one sits lower and further back, but overall i think it will look good,

Sweet! Looking forward to seeing updates on this!

I assume you know about the Hilmersson Manta? http://www.hilmersson-racing.com/manta-bildarkiv/ One of my all-time favorite cars. The guy is a god damned savant when it comes to design and fabrication.

yeah, that guy builds some sick cars!!

Cool :thumbsup: I think it'll make a great looking car when done.

Staying tuned for this one. A-model Manta's were my favorite cars when i was crowing up... really like 'em in original GT/E trim.

http://www.modelly.com/modell_opel_m...ig_13593_1.jpg

I'll keep my I on this one. I have a soft spot for Opels. My mother had a 73 Manta when I was growing up.

Good luck.

i've just got back from a jdm engine supplier, i have been taking dimensions of a few motors, would really like the s2000 honda with 6 speed, i think it will be too tall as an s2000 has a large engine setback and it wont sit over the steering rack i dont think, would be awesome to shift gears at 9000rpm!
i think an irs may be out though as an s2000 and even a little miata irs are 60" wide and the manta is 50" track width! i will check a 3 series beemer next, if these motors are not suitable i may go the easy route and throw an ls1 in there, but would like to be a little more creative,
i would love to paint it green as above but my nova was similar so the cyber grey with deep red interior may look classy and not too over the top,

just realised thats a 1/18 scale model!!