Post Sleepers (supposing you know what that means)

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Budget Monty: Jul 25, 2005

Over the years I have come to like and then loooooooooose interest in almost every style of automotive tuning. One thing that has never failed to keep me interested is sleepers. Most of you know what a sleeper is, but for those that don't, it is basically some serious muscle under the hood of a pretty ordinary looking car. To get the thread rolling, I am gonna post one of my favorites that I have seen popping up everywhere on the internet lately...

To keep the thread on track, apparently basic rules need to be made abundently clear:

-Only post cars. No bikes, no trains, no airplanes, no zeplins, etc.

-Do not post prodution cars, the thread is focused on the "Sleeper" aspect of car tuning

-Don't post a stock looking car, and not a picture of WHY it is a sleeper (Engine shot/explaination, etc.)

-Links to more info on your car posted is always a plus!

Budget Monty fucked around with this message at Feb 4, 2009 around 05:56

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not black enough: Oct 14, 2004

# ? Feb 3, 2009 03:12

Krakkles: May 5, 2003; You are stupid and wrong

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not black enough posted:

Ricers

# ? Feb 3, 2009 03:17

Rev. Dr. Moses P. Lester: Oct 3, 2000

The Volvette: TT LS1-powered 740 Wagon

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/11/27/...ered-740-wagon/

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hallebarrysoetoro: Jun 14, 2003; The last of his kind. His home team was destroyed by Rene Bourque.

not black enough posted:

# ? Feb 3, 2009 03:28

Budget Monty: Jul 25, 2005

70's VW Rabbit with a newer VR6 12V

# ? Feb 3, 2009 03:30

-Spiffy-: Jul 30, 2003; noice

I love that Nova, also everyone should check out the '71 Corolla thread because its loving insane.

http://forums.somethingawful.com/sh...hreadid=2813206

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leica: Jan 23, 2006

I want to build one of these dammit

# ? Feb 3, 2009 03:48

InterceptorV8: Mar 9, 2004; Would have been a shame to blow it up.

Came here looking for the 120 inch sleeper. Stayed for the other kind.

# ? Feb 3, 2009 03:55

Simkin: May 18, 2007; "He says he's going to be number one!"

^^ Just for you.

# ? Feb 3, 2009 04:10

Elemennop: Dec 28, 2004; only the martyrs have their identities remembered. please remember me, i beg you!

1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR4
Complete with the legendary 4g63t and AWD, seen here in its natural environment.

# ? Feb 3, 2009 04:21

Advent Horizon: Jan 17, 2003; I love Alaska. The only people Natives beat are their wives.

Simkin posted:

^^ Just for you.

You know drat well he meant one that you sleep in while you're crossing the country hauling freight.

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# ? Feb 3, 2009 04:22

fishmech_1.1_RC: Jul 22, 2003

Elemennop posted:

1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR4
Complete with the legendary 4g63t and AWD, seen here in its natural environment.

This is like calling a wingless Evo a "sleeper"

# ? Feb 3, 2009 04:24

not black enough: Oct 14, 2004

Elemennop posted:

1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR4
Complete with the legendary 4g63t and AWD, seen here in its natural environment.

Understeering after locking up the brakes?

# ? Feb 3, 2009 04:28

Elemennop: Dec 28, 2004; only the martyrs have their identities remembered. please remember me, i beg you!

not black enough posted:

Understeering after locking up the brakes?

This was one of my first bouts of auto-x and I locked up the brakes right before a tight corner. I actually did not humiliate myself any further on subsequent runs.

Contraband posted:

This is like calling a wingless Evo a "sleeper"

So a a stock looking Galant that runs 12.X second 1/4 miles is not a sleeper?

# ? Feb 3, 2009 04:32

Boaz MacPhereson: Jul 11, 2006; I'm the monster in the closet.

Budget Monty posted:

My Nova was that exact color. Down to the oxidation. Sadly, I was but a lowly high school student and couldn't afford all the whoop-rear end that's been poured into that one.

# ? Feb 3, 2009 04:39

I ate Jesus: Feb 27, 2001

Where can I find out more about that Nova? The site watermarked on all the pics (w2wpowertrain.com) is under construction and doesn't have any info. Everything Google has links to that site. Am I out of luck until they finish the site?

# ? Feb 3, 2009 04:52

fishmech_1.1_RC: Jul 22, 2003

Elemennop posted:

So a a stock looking Galant that runs 12.X second 1/4 miles is not a sleeper?

A stock-everything Camry will do a 14.5s 1/4mi according to Road&Track. Would you call that a sleeper? Because it sure as hell is faster than a stock GVR4.

In the spirit of the thread:

Just a Scirocco with subtle flares and weird 80s wheels?

Check out the dash and you'll know what's up

fishmech_1.1_RC fucked around with this message at Feb 3, 2009 around 04:58

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Elemennop: Dec 28, 2004; only the martyrs have their identities remembered. please remember me, i beg you!

Contraband posted:

A stock-everything Camry will do a 14.5s 1/4mi according to Road&Track. Would you call that a sleeper? Because it sure as hell is faster than a stock GVR4.

It obviously isn't stock if I run 12s in it.

Here are some more pictures. I haven't gotten an updated engine bay picture in a while, but this should do.

# ? Feb 3, 2009 05:04

Simkin: May 18, 2007; "He says he's going to be number one!"

I'm just a lonely, undefended cargo ship. Nothing to see here, move along...

# ? Feb 3, 2009 05:11

-Spiffy-: Jul 30, 2003; noice

Contraband posted:

A stock-everything Camry will do a 14.5s 1/4mi according to Road&Track. Would you call that a sleeper? Because it sure as hell is faster than a stock GVR4.

In the spirit of the thread:

Just a Scirocco with subtle flares and weird 80s wheels?

Check out the dash and you'll know what's up

Cmon you gotta actually show the engine bay otherwise its just teasing.

Also this was posted in the video thread:
Twin Engined Hyundai
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=yofZIcTkCiw

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# ? Feb 3, 2009 05:12

Throatwarbler: Nov 17, 2008; Both my hands are capable of moving a stick up and down 5 inches. No extra practice or training was needed.

I don't think I've ever seen a non-VR4 Galant in my life. I'm sure some people must have bought them back in the day but I doubt anyone would bother to save those POS from the crusher. Nowadays if I see a Galant of that generation I just assume it's a VR-4, and I know VR-4s aren't slow.

Now if you had dropped that engine into, say, an early 90s Hyundai Elantra, then you'd have a case.

# ? Feb 3, 2009 05:13

Anti-Square: Jul 23, 2007; by Nutt Hogg

OP, the car you posted was on Spike's muscle car show during the powerblock, i watched every episode of that build. there should be some info on spike's website somewhere.

# ? Feb 3, 2009 05:14

MullardEL34: Sep 30, 2008; Basking in the Cathode glow..

Hmm, looks pretty stock.

Hey, what's goin on back there?

# ? Feb 3, 2009 05:16

Boat: May 23, 2006; I'm reminded of the lesson learned in episode 14. When you try to please everypony, you end up pleasing no pony.

I ate Jesus posted:

Where can I find out more about that Nova? The site watermarked on all the pics (w2wpowertrain.com) is under construction and doesn't have any info. Everything Google has links to that site. Am I out of luck until they finish the site?

http://www.automotiveblogger.net/19...timate-sleeper/

The thing is sick as hell. I've always wanted to re-purchase my first car a '72 Dart 4 door, and drop in a ridiculously huge hemi. Someday...

# ? Feb 3, 2009 05:20

Elemennop: Dec 28, 2004; only the martyrs have their identities remembered. please remember me, i beg you!

Throatwarbler posted:

I don't think I've ever seen a non-VR4 Galant in my life. I'm sure some people must have bought them back in the day but I doubt anyone would bother to save those POS from the crusher. Nowadays if I see a Galant of that generation I just assume it's a VR-4, and I know VR-4s aren't slow.

Now if you had dropped that engine into, say, an early 90s Hyundai Elantra, then you'd have a case.

Wow where do you live where you see only GVR4s? There were only 3009 made for the USA, so I don't know where you are spotting all of these VR4s around. It's interesting because a large percentage of car enthusiasts have no idea what these cars are until it blows them away (pretty much the definition of sleeper), yet to you I guess they are on commonplace.

# ? Feb 3, 2009 05:22

-Spiffy-: Jul 30, 2003; noice

Heres the full write up of that Nova:
http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehic..._w2w/index.html

I love the meticulous care taken to not "gently caress up" the already hosed up backseat.

# ? Feb 3, 2009 05:26

Muffinpox: Sep 7, 2004

The US never got the S2 so most of these you will run across have a dumpy 150hp inline 5.

Except this one.

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# ? Feb 3, 2009 05:49

ZerglingMinor: May 4, 2005; Filthy... Toddler-Infested... Beard?

Budget Monty posted:

Over the years I have come to like and then loose interest in almost every style of automotive tuning. One thing that has never failed to keep me interested is sleepers. Most of you know what a sleeper is, but for those that don't, it is basically some serious muscle under the hood of a pretty ordinary looking car. To get the thread rolling, I am gonna post one of my favorites that I have seen popping up everywhere on the internet lately...

I wouldn't exactly call this a sleeper, when someone sees an older car like this kept in good shape they usually assume its been hopped up to some degree, Although I guess you could make the argument that you would not expect it to be a 9 second car.

edit: NVM looking at the workup, that is definitely a sleeper

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jamal: Apr 15, 2003; I'll set the building on fire

a guy I know's 80-something subaru GL:

with an sti motor.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/...agon_106984.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBNMcQel930

he's kind of a wierd guy.

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Laserface: Dec 24, 2004; WASSUP BRO

Oh look its a Magna my Grandma drives one of those.

# ? Feb 3, 2009 06:02

Cat Terrist: Nov 9, 2004; When I'm this close to you, I don't care about Asics.

Varvs posted:

Oh look its a Magna my Grandma drives one of those.

Jesus Christ, you HAVE to tell us more about this loving thing. NOW.

# ? Feb 3, 2009 06:30

Petekill: May 14, 2005; Where's Hammond?
Well I'll call him!

jamal posted:

a guy I know's 80-something subaru GL:

with an sti motor.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/...agon_106984.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBNMcQel930

he's kind of a wierd guy.

So does that thing just melt all the tires any time he gives it some gas?

# ? Feb 3, 2009 07:21

OneStopShop: Dec 20, 2004; How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Economy Car

leica posted:

I want to build one of these dammit

Exactly what motor is that? The only Mazda V6 I recall was the one in the probe/mx6 and it was pretty lovely, it doesn't even respond well to bolt-ons.

# ? Feb 3, 2009 08:42

Doc Spratley: Mar 4, 2007; Miskatonic U. Alumni

I've always had a soft spot for Dodge Turbo Caravans

The one in this picture clocked 12.651 seconds at 105.44 mph running the factory 4cyl un-rebuilt engine with 141,000 miles on it.

# ? Feb 3, 2009 09:05

Neon Darkness: Jul 28, 2007; *fzzzt*

Varvs posted:

Lies

Dude thats just a picture of a Magna and a picture of a R33 GT-R engine bay

# ? Feb 3, 2009 09:28

Ned Ryerson: Jun 20, 2005; Remember me?

Doc Spratley posted:

I've always had a soft spot for Dodge Turbo Caravans

The one in this picture clocked 12.651 seconds at 105.44 mph running the factory 4cyl un-rebuilt engine with 141,000 miles on it.

Yep, now that is a sleeper . . .

. . . although not quite so much as 'Relentless', the 10-second K-car:

http://thedodgegarage.com/the_reliant.html

Video of a Supra getting it's arse kicked by this car:

http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=m2R-L2u1qus

In a similar vein, the 11 second L300 plumber's van:

http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=_kecNxxrUa0

Love the details, like the roofrack with the pipe on it.

# ? Feb 3, 2009 09:37

DiZ: Jan 3, 2005; I am Dizzunk, Certified German Lubrication Technician.

Just your every day early 90's corolla hatch back, some nice sensible 15 inch alloy wheels.

Or maybe not quite....

19psi all day, everyday. No time for bling.

# ? Feb 3, 2009 10:16

Priam: Jun 27, 2004

ZerglingMinor posted:

I wouldn't exactly call this a sleeper, when someone sees an older car like this kept in good shape they usually assume its been hopped up to some degree, Although I guess you could make the argument that you would not expect it to be a 9 second car.

edit: NVM looking at the workup, that is definitely a sleeper

yeah for some reason i kinda doubt that foot and a half wide rear tires implies "sleeper" in any way whatsoever

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Sockington: Jul 26, 2003

leica posted:

I want to build one of these dammit

Nice. Dan[sac]'s 323.

HachiGo posted:

Exactly what motor is that? The only Mazda V6 I recall was the one in the probe/mx6 and it was pretty lovely, it doesn't even respond well to bolt-ons.

The Probe 2.5L is one option.

The 200hp KLZE 2.5L from Japan-land is another story. Both are a direct bolt in with no loving wiring mess.

I have something like this planned for my 323 sometime...

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