You might want to consider swapping the ford engine out for a 1000CC bike engine (if possible?). More power, about 1/2 the weight and a sequential gearbox.

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Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth