Conversions
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Toyota USA builds custom GR86 ‘Rally Legacy Concept’ for SEMA, 1.6T AWD conversion
The SEGA RALLY generation will enjoy this one. Toyota North America has built an awesome GR86 for the 2024 SEAM Show, featuring an AWD conversion and the 1.6T from the GR Corolla. And it’s all covered in Castrol livery like…
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Mad Mike McLaren P1 drifts up Goodwood with 1000hp 20B rotary conversion
The 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed brings a lot of excitement to the lower east English countryside every July, with noises from some of the most desirable and unusual machines the world has ever seen. This modified McLaren 650S-turned-P1, commissioned…
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Evoluto Automobili creates modern Ferrari 355, 55 units planned
Evoluto Automobili has unveiled its new ‘355 by Evoluto’ supercar. It’s a re-engineered homage to the iconic Ferrari F355, designed to deliver a modern yet analogue driving experience. The revamped classic blends exquisite design, cutting-edge technology, and custom quality engineering…
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Land Rover Discovery gets 4.0L Ford Barra, BMW 8HP conversion (video)
When it comes to engine swaps, the 4.0-litre Barra inline-six from the Ford Falcon has become a favourite due to its robust nature, and the ease with which high power and torque numbers can be achieved. Brendan McLaughlin‘s 1995 Land…
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Suzuki Swift rally car gets awesome Mitsubishi Evo X conversion
Suzuki took the wraps of its fourth-gen Swift late last year at the 2023 Tokyo Motor Show, but there’s very little for enthusiasts to get excited about. A 61kW three-cylinder or a mild-hybrid engine. Yawn. Where’s the Swift Sport? Who…
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Video: Electric drill gets Toyan V8 engine conversion, revs to 12,500rpm
Getting sick and tired of your pissy little 18V cordless drill burning out whenever you hit some hard stuff? You need a V8 drill. Yep, an actual V8-powered drill. YouTube channel Lets Learn Something has posted up an interesting –…
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Video: Subaru WRX STI with Ferrari V8 engine conversion is nuts
How’s this for a sick conversion? A 2004 Subaru WRX STI featuring a Ferrari V8 engine swap. Yep, it’s insane. And it has been built to compete in rally. So not only is this a proper build and not some…
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TR3 Performance creates mental Lamborghini Huracan twin-turbo
We’re no stranger to wild Lamborghinis here at DE. Whether that’s the ballistic Urus SUV, rumours of the brand’s hybrid future or, as in this case, an aftermarket twin-turbo Huracan by TR3 Performance and ADV.1 Wheels. While this one isn’t…
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Aussies create custom V12 LS engine conversion for Kia Pregio
What is a dingy old Kia work van doing on Driving Enthusiast stinking up the joint? Well as you might have guessed, this old Kia Pregio is not standard in any conceivable way. It is pregnant with apocalyptic fury. The…
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