I have a friend that wants to buy a late 80s/ early 90s 4cyl car that is fast. He wants an older car that he can play around with and make it faster. I mentioned the quad 4 motor to him, but i dont know which cars had the fastest motor in them. I think the w41 was the best, but which car had it? Can anyone else recommend a pretty fast car for these years?
 
not really a 4cyl but I say and rx7 you can find 80's models from 2 to 6k in good condition. Why does it have to be a 4cyl you can find nice 6 and 8cyl from the 80's for a low price too.

YEAH I WENT PREMIUM. SO BITE ME!
 
the turbo dodges of the late 80s were fast.
-Borsty
 
he just likes 4cly motors. I guess he gets a high off of less clys with a lot of power.
 
Yeah, go find a Conquest, and go nuts on the motor lol.
 
 
A DSM =P  Talon, Eclipse or a Laser
 
 
I agree with Red Assassin! DSMs are awesome. I came close to trading in the old Cavalier for one, but on the way to look at it again he said the turbo was leaking oil. I didn't do it and then her rebuilt it and was doing 11 sec 1/4 mile passes
 
 
You'll here mixed reviews about every car you look into.  I was pretty set on a Honda and fell in love with the 1g DSM's.  I bought my 91 talon a few weeks ago.  It has some problems but what do you expect from a 91 for 1400 dollars?  I dont regret it at all.  I love it.  Its non-turbo but still a very peppy car.  Its a lot of fun to drive.  I raced it in my first Autocross today and god it was fun!
 
 
buy my car! a 96 eagle talon TSI AWD. Its got lots of sh*t aftermarket. All listed in my profile. Its for sale for $12,900. But thats negtioable. hit me up man.
Not now, but someday!
 
i'll look into the DSMs. Some of those doges look good too. thanks guys
 
no no no totally agree W/ CharlzO. MAKE him go find a conquest. 2.6 4 Cyl, Rear Wheel Drive, Limited Slip Dif, 8 inch front 9 inch rear Deep Dish Wheels, leather racing seats...The 88-89 conquests were 188 horse 244 Lbs Torque 

  they were beasts. doesnt take much to make them faster then @!#$ either. and you can find em cheap, like a decent one around 1500...rock out
lol, 4th, oh well, im working on it. 
 
 
whoa, that conquest sounds sweet. Is that a turbo or n/a?  And are they common in junkyards?
 
Shelby Omni GLHS. 
Sleeper. I keep wanting to bug one of my bosses from the past to buy his. Faster than his Cuda, pry not faster than his wife's AAR cuda.
 
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