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,
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