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ls1 supra LS1 MKIII supra. This seems like a cool swap. I'm considering selling my third gen firebird and picking up a MKIII supra and dropping in an LSX iron block with aluminum heads. Thoughts? Feelings?
It's not a bad idea. But the 1J can handle just as much as an LS1. I've heard a couple of people going this route though. They said they found a LS1 for cheaper than a 1J or a 2J. If there is nothing wrong with the motor I would say X2 for big single. If it's a turbo motor. If not, then forget everything I just said and hell yes to LSX!!
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the guys over at supraforums arent to keen on the ls1 idea...
but i 2nd buying a turbo mkiii and just putting a big snail on it...
if you buy a junked na for cheap do the lsx! its been done before, so i say go for it.
but i 2nd buying a turbo mkiii and just putting a big snail on it...
if you buy a junked na for cheap do the lsx! its been done before, so i say go for it.
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Originally Posted by MikeD101898
It's not a bad idea. But the 1J can handle just as much as an LS1. I've heard a couple of people going this route though. They said they found a LS1 for cheaper than a 1J or a 2J. If there is nothing wrong with the motor I would say X2 for big single. If it's a turbo motor. If not, then forget everything I just said and hell yes to LSX!!
I agree that the supra forums aren't the best place to go with this type of question. If they are anything like the Z forums, they get a LITTLE defensive about swapping a domestic engine into the car.
Of course if they just wanted a V8 I say go for the 1uz.....its a tough little engine and when you put some forced induction on it, it will lay down some serious HP...not so much NA....not to mention the 1UZ is dirt *** cheap.
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The one I'm looking at is an NA 5 speed. It's body is perfect, but the engine seized. The owner's asking for 1000 bucks, but I bet I could talk her down to 800 since she's my neighbor. 2jz I think is way way over rated and it's heavy and doesn't rev that well (peters out at 6800). Plus, an LSX swap would be different and cool. I don't really care what "pureists" have to say because it's my car, not theirs
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Actually, you said a LSX block, and if that's the case... do it, f*** the purists.
With the LSX capable of what... 2500hp (albeit advertised) a 2JZ can't hold a candle to it.
I was just envisioning this the other day... a Mk4 supra... LSX block, and a biiiigggasss blower tower through the hood. Hahaha
With the LSX capable of what... 2500hp (albeit advertised) a 2JZ can't hold a candle to it.
I was just envisioning this the other day... a Mk4 supra... LSX block, and a biiiigggasss blower tower through the hood. Hahaha
Last edited by OKcruising; Mar 20, 2007 at 06:28 PM.
Why iron?
Boosted aluminum LSx blocks have put over 1000 to the wheels. Unless you are planning well over 1000 hp, I wouldn't want heavy iron in their unless I had to.
Then it would make more sense to drop the big DOHC design made of iron for a lighter aluminum LSx.
Boosted aluminum LSx blocks have put over 1000 to the wheels. Unless you are planning well over 1000 hp, I wouldn't want heavy iron in their unless I had to.
Then it would make more sense to drop the big DOHC design made of iron for a lighter aluminum LSx.
