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Old 04-17-2009, 01:01 AM   #1
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I want some opinions on this future project idea

I was thinking of some projects for myself when I get the 84 TA put back together. One idea revolved around getting a third gen or later f-body then putting in a 383 stroker. However, then I recalled a 1970 something Bill Mitchell concept, custom whatever, called the Pegasus. You know the red one with the Ferrari motor in it and 4. something gears, reports had it burning rubber in all four gears. Anyway back to my point. Recalling that car I suddenly had a crazy idea, Why not......:

Take a base third gen firebird with t-tops (you will see why in a bit), upgrade it to 1989-1990 Trans Am or GTA body specs, put on 1LE components for the suspension, brakes etc, convert the t-tops to a Targa top, keeping the t-top locking and trim pieces to be used for the glass targa roof, then here is the real kicker....

Find a Ferrari 550, or 575 V-12 engine and drivetrain then stuff it in there. In a car weighing 3300 from the factory it should be a barn burner...its lighter than the Ferrari. Anyway, ideally you could find a wrecked 550 (they are cheaper) and pull the motor out.

I was going to paint it Jamaica Yellow, and put on the gold diamond spoke 16 inch rims. By my figures it could do 12s in the 1/4 and top out where the Ferrari did. I say I should do it. I might keep it a two seater while I was at it.
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