Need suggestions

[Gotlift]

I'm starting the planning/saving process and I'm hoping to get a Roadster build started in the next year to a year and a half depending on how long it takes to sell my current toy and what I can get for it. I should have a $25-30K budget, before paint and body, which seems like a great learning opportunity if I do it myself. I need suggestions from the pros regarding engine, trans, rear ends. Has anyone bought an Ebay Engine kit? Which engine is ideal? I like the idea of a 5.0 coyote motor, but not so much the price. The stock 4.6 seems a little underwhelming with less than 300 HP. What did you do? What would you do different? I haven't decided on whether I will go with a full kit or a donor car. It mostly depends on how the budget materializes by the time I start and what is available for donor cars.

I want to build the Roadster because I love the idea of it. I might consider showing it, but never plan to race it so ultimately, insane HP isn't high on the priority list, but I want it to be a respectable car and fun to drive. I'm fully open to suggestions and appreciate anyone taking the time.

[cChrisM]

I would look into attending the Mott College Build School. You build a kit in the class in three days. Great experience and will give you lots of ideas. Some will say just surf on here and find everything you need to know. Learn how to search things. Website in "" then what you want to search ie: "thefactoryfiveforum.com" Mott College "ffcars.com" engine combo options

Cheers and have fun.

[michael everson]

Really, the best bang for the buck is to do a donor build. Plus you get the experience of tearing apart the donor. Its probably the cheapest way to build the car for under 30K.
Mike