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Originally Posted by craysus
Agreed, it wont be as nimble as a stock FD...but with some wide arse rubber, and big brakes it will handle very well..With the big bad arse engine in there which could be tuned to well in excess of 1000hp if desired (And still be frugal when OFF boost..), you would have a super nimble sports car (Think better handling than a Z06 vette), more straightline punch capability than a dodge viper, and better fuel economy than a prius...not a bad mix ....
Yes, you could definately put a more efficient smaller diesel in there, with decent torque to maintain the shoot for the stars gearing, but you would instantly lose the straightline speed required to make a race car driver grin properly!
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Better handling than a Z06?
I think not.
The Z06 will outhandle the RX-7 and virtually every other car on the planet, including most super cars. Your duramax RX-7 will handle like an RX-7, with a fatman strapped down to the hood.
I do agree that it would get Prius mileage along with insane acceleration.....one you get the rear wheels to hook up. The mega torque from a tweaked duramax would make this a challenge.