Crap cars of the past - your hypothetical ultimate ****box project?

[Franco Cozzo]

Thought this might be an interesting topic to discuss - things that were seen as 'crap' cars or had poor reputations for whatever reason from new - Starfire Commodore, Datsun 200B, EA Falcon etc.

You've got to pick one (or more) of these traditional junk cars and an outline of your ultimate ****box hypothetical project (I've already actually got one - see email signature )

The only rules are no engine conversions, no Barra, no LS, etc you've got to spice up the lump under the bonnet, free reign on transmission.

Unlimited spondoolies - budget build or sky is the limit.

My pick is the mighty VH Starfire 1.9L 4 cylinder Commodore.

My plans would be:

Multipoint EFI conversion
Sequential ignition
Sequential injection
Engine management system
Garrett GT2052 turbo (discount!)
Intercooler
Intake
2.5" turbo back exhaust
5sp manual conversion
3.73 final drive
LSD in rear

Target is about 150KW/wheels.

What car would you pick and what are you doing to spice her up for the ultimate hypothetical ****box project?