Topic: another noob
Hi guys!
I am a car guy in spirit but not in practice. I am hoping to change that. I found this race and I think it would be a great place for me to get a start and to push myself to learn more about things that I truly want to do.
My first question is... My dad bought a 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max when it was new. It ran great until he blew the clutch. I replaced it when I was in high school (2002). That was my first time doing anything mechanical. Next the water pump decided to stop working and it over heated and the engine seized (2003). It was put under a small carport where it was left to rot. Eventually Hurricane Ivan (2004) knocked down the the carport where it sat until last year. My parents bought a new property and decided to haul the truck with them. It hasn't ran and other than being towed to the new place, it hasn't been touched until last week when I started cleaning it.
Its missing a back window that is currently covered with duct tape and the interior was home to at least one family of rodents. I found a rat skull under the seat when I was vacuuming it out. The wiring under the hood is a literal rats nest.
My dad said that if I clean it up and get it off of his property I can have it for free.
What do I need to do in order to prove this is a $0 car? Will all of the basic parts go towards the $500 limit? Are things like a timing belt and a water pump to make sure the truck can run included in the budget?
Has anyone used a Mighty Max in the race before? Did they perform adequately? Are there any Mitsubishi gurus that I should reach out to?
I would like to see if it would be possible to slap a turbo on the stock 4G64. I am sure I need as much help with this as I can possibly get. Especially since I have no real mechanical skills other than basic maintenance.
I am armed with a Hanes manual, youtube, and grit. What else should I look to in order to be successful.
I am located in Crestview, Fl in the panhandle area. If there are people in the are that are also Lemons people, I would love to meet up and get some advice in person.