Chimera & Mechanic
Chimera Chimera
Mechanic Mechanic
Chimera Chimera
Ever dreamed of turning an old car into a moving art piece that pulses with its own engine beats? I want to splash paint, weave metal, and jam some sound art—while you make sure it keeps humming. Up for the challenge?
Mechanic Mechanic
Sounds like a wild ride, and I’m all in for keeping the engine alive while you paint the world. Just give me the specs and I’ll make sure it runs smoother than a fresh coat. Let's crank it up!
Chimera Chimera
Cool, let’s crank it up! I’m thinking a ‘70s muscle car—V8, low compression, full‑body kit, and a custom paint job that’s a mix of neon stripes and matte black. Keep the intake tuned, swap out the stock cam for something high‑rev, and fit a new crank sensor so the ECU can breathe. Tell me what model you’re pulling out, the current mileage, any mods you already have, and the budget you’re working with, and we’ll make sure that engine sings while the paint pops. Ready to get started?
Mechanic Mechanic
Got it. I’m pulling a ’73 Dodge Charger with the original 12.6‑liter V8. It’s got about 120,000 miles on it and already has low‑compression heads, a custom intake manifold, and a high‑rev cam. I’ve swapped in a new crank sensor just so the ECU can lock in properly. For the revamp we’re looking at roughly a $15,000–$18,000 window. That covers the new crank sensor, the fresh cam, the low‑compression kit, some lightweight valve springs, the full‑body kit, and the neon‑stripe‑over‑matte paint you want. If we’re tight on cash, we can hold off on the light‑weight springs and just tweak the cam timing a bit, but the engine will still roar. Let me know if that works, and we’ll line up the parts and get the workbench humming. Ready to roll.