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Putting V8s into little cars is fun. Driving them is funner. This project started out as a Gen2 RX7 with a blown engine. An engine and 700R4 automatic transmission from a 1988 Blazer provided the power. The good thing about this combination is the fact the Rx7 is already rear wheel drive, has an adequate [...]

August 2006: Miller Motor Sports Park in Tooele, Utah has this event every year. If you appreciate classic cars from many genres, this is a great event. Access is given to the paddock area so you can get up close to the cars and chat with their owners.

I bought my first SHO in the early 90s, having never seen one before. I was tasked with buying a suitable generic 4 door sedan that day. When the salesman popped the hood of a 1991 SHO Plus, I couldn’t get my down payment out of my pocket fast enough. These cars have a Yamaha [...]