So, EVO Motor Swaps?
May 23, 2012, 08:52 PM
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May 23, 2012, 09:34 PM
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lol at the LS swap. Those V8's are overrated. And the Subaru? hahaha, let's replace the bullet proof motor with a crap one.
Sense<money in these two cases.
Sense<money in these two cases.
May 23, 2012, 10:14 PM
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Shifting the trans for longitudinal mount = ****ing mission
Mounting engine with trans in transverse setup = completely messed up, if it will even fit
May 23, 2012, 10:34 PM
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things like this make me happy when nissan does this :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZbffdYDpKg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM81mUssFzY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZbffdYDpKg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM81mUssFzY
May 23, 2012, 10:39 PM
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Since our local car industry is based on imports (from all over the world), we have resources to do a lot a big swaps here. I've seen 2JZGTE AE86 Truenos and A60 Carinas, 1JZGTE R34 Skyline, 3VZFE (3L V6) SW20 MR2, 1UZFE (lexus V8) in supras/hilux utes/surf 4X4s and rotaries in anything a rotor fan can get his hands on.
I don't see many swaps into evos though (plenty of 4G63s into others though), I guess the engine bay isn't overly accommodating and the powerplant that is already in there is pretty damn good already.
I don't see many swaps into evos though (plenty of 4G63s into others though), I guess the engine bay isn't overly accommodating and the powerplant that is already in there is pretty damn good already.
May 23, 2012, 10:45 PM
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that car was posted on https://www.facebook.com/#!/modernautomotiveperformance and the dude in the comments said it was built as a purpose built drift car.
why do people always consider something dumb or horrible when its different??
why do people always consider something dumb or horrible when its different??
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May 24, 2012, 07:34 AM
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that car was posted on https://www.facebook.com/#!/modernautomotiveperformance and the dude in the comments said it was built as a purpose built drift car.
why do people always consider something dumb or horrible when its different??
why do people always consider something dumb or horrible when its different??
May 24, 2012, 08:10 AM
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I saw an evo 8 a few years ago with an LS1 in it, custom drive shaft right to a solid posi rear end. If you have the machines, extra hands, you can weld and you have a lift it wouldn't be too hard. Everyone at my shop has been trying to talk me into doing this for a while now since we have the motor, tranny, and a custom drag racing driveshaft shop next door. I like the 4g63 but I'm sick of people thinking "fast and furious" when I pull up. Becides working for Harley-Davidson and driving ricers don't really mix so I'd like to do the swap someday.
May 24, 2012, 12:04 PM
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I completely agree, Personally I am a huge fan of the LS Series motors. They have definitley proven their point. But to take it and put it in an Evo or any other awd car and getting rid of the awd makes this car not an Evo anymore. It would make so much more sense to go get a camaro or some other redneck F-Body lol jk
Or if you are stuck on swapping a v-8 into an import platform do it in a car that is already rwd like a rx-7 or 240sx. Just makes more since IMO.........
Or if you are stuck on swapping a v-8 into an import platform do it in a car that is already rwd like a rx-7 or 240sx. Just makes more since IMO.........
