Modification under $2000 - What are the best options?
Hello everyone!
I'm 22 and new into car engines, specs and details. So, I really need some suggestions for modifications on my old ride.
I'm from Pakistan and I own a white '92 Daihatsu Cuore, the five-door L201 model. It has 840cc ED10 engine, and is 5-speed manual. I guess it goes 0-60MPH in 15 seconds, and produces around 40HP.
Now the car is no fun to drive. So instead of selling it, I prefer to upgrade its engine and modify it in a number of ways. Before I ask my dad for it, I want something solid on my mind. I'm ready to spend $2000 (about 200,000 PKR in Pakistan). The car itself is valued less than 2 grand now. Now I want to make this car an option for casual racing and drifting (I know how to drift - learnt it on Toyota Corolla).
But I have no idea what engines could be fitted and made to work well in this specific car, and what other important changes will be needed. Would a powerful engine, say, a V6 type or any of 3.0-4.0Liter, work in this car and be okay with the steering? How much will it cost? I heard GM small block engines were good and easily swapped in many vehicles - is it going to work with this? And can I make the car go 0-60MPH in some 8 seconds, and make it produce at least 200HP within this budget? How can I make this car good for drifting? By the way, I would love to have nitrous too, but not necessarily within this budget of $2000.
It's okay if all of it crosses a few hundred bucks, but considering my own limited knowledge about cars, all kinds of opinions and suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance.
I'm 22 and new into car engines, specs and details. So, I really need some suggestions for modifications on my old ride.
I'm from Pakistan and I own a white '92 Daihatsu Cuore, the five-door L201 model. It has 840cc ED10 engine, and is 5-speed manual. I guess it goes 0-60MPH in 15 seconds, and produces around 40HP.
Now the car is no fun to drive. So instead of selling it, I prefer to upgrade its engine and modify it in a number of ways. Before I ask my dad for it, I want something solid on my mind. I'm ready to spend $2000 (about 200,000 PKR in Pakistan). The car itself is valued less than 2 grand now. Now I want to make this car an option for casual racing and drifting (I know how to drift - learnt it on Toyota Corolla).
But I have no idea what engines could be fitted and made to work well in this specific car, and what other important changes will be needed. Would a powerful engine, say, a V6 type or any of 3.0-4.0Liter, work in this car and be okay with the steering? How much will it cost? I heard GM small block engines were good and easily swapped in many vehicles - is it going to work with this? And can I make the car go 0-60MPH in some 8 seconds, and make it produce at least 200HP within this budget? How can I make this car good for drifting? By the way, I would love to have nitrous too, but not necessarily within this budget of $2000.
It's okay if all of it crosses a few hundred bucks, but considering my own limited knowledge about cars, all kinds of opinions and suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance.
0