Can You Build Your Own Supercar?

Supercars are hot, there's no getting around it. Even the most staid introvert feels their pulse pound a little faster at the thought of powering down the interstate at 200 plus miles per hour. This has lead to many tuners attempting to create their own supercars. Can you turn your daily drive into a supercar? While you will likely not be able to make your VW Rabbit beat a Ferrari, you can turn it into your own version. Some very exotic tuning methods have been developed to help you do this.

The engine swap is perhaps the most popular way to truly transform your car. While changing your Honda Civic to a rear-drive powerhouse can certainly be done, it's an expensive way add power. However, swapping for a larger engine is a very popular option. For instance, with only a little (well, maybe more than a little) modification, you can cram a VR6 under the hood of a vintage VW Golf GTI. There are engine swaps for Hondas, Nissans, VWs; anything on the market, actually. However, be prepared to take time and have it done right (you'll need some money, as well).

Simply taking your time and adding modifications as you can is a more reasonable option. Start with small modifications, such as adding a cold air intake and an aftermarket ignition system and work your way up to porting and polishing the cylinders. If you take your time and stick to a plan, you'll find that you are able to create your very own "supercar," even if it's not of the same caliber as those exotic European bad boys.