5.3 turbo powered 240 swap
08-15-2014, 06:11 AM
#41
^^^^not saying it can't be done. I mean the TRC 2j-240sx took the car into the 9s before the setup exploded on the track and they were using a built factory Trans (can't recall the Trans code). I'm sure drivers experience plays a huge roll.
Decide on a tire/wheel setup?
Decide on a tire/wheel setup?
Last edited by 2muchboostNY; 08-15-2014 at 10:38 AM.
09-16-2014, 09:10 PM
#48
^^^You are a brave man. Some people have been lucky keeping it stock but anything over 350+ lbs/TQ (estimated based on HP) has destroyed those things. The only two options I have seen handle that kind of power are the Q45 setups and the Skyline diff setup. I swapped over to the early gen 90-94 Q45 with the 3.54 ratio and stronger 31 spline axles (300zx TT and Q45 hybrid) along with the 300zx TT hubs. These things have proven to take a beating.
Also went with an SPL solid diff bushing to help with power.
Also went with an SPL solid diff bushing to help with power.
09-16-2014, 10:14 PM
#50
been tuning and going to LS fest and been busy!
but in the mean time i did manage to get a LS1 balancer, and bought a LS2 water pump, and hung my corvette alt bracket on the car, alternator, added in new intake gaskets as this ls1 intake didnt come with any, now on top of that the injectors i got are ev1 instead of ev6 so i have to return them for ev6s wich is what my harnesses are built after etc etc
also got the driveshaft measured at 39.75 inches, going to get that dropped off sometme soon also, then cutting out a trail blazer center console and shift cable to drop in this pig.
just a quick update
but in the mean time i did manage to get a LS1 balancer, and bought a LS2 water pump, and hung my corvette alt bracket on the car, alternator, added in new intake gaskets as this ls1 intake didnt come with any, now on top of that the injectors i got are ev1 instead of ev6 so i have to return them for ev6s wich is what my harnesses are built after etc etc
also got the driveshaft measured at 39.75 inches, going to get that dropped off sometme soon also, then cutting out a trail blazer center console and shift cable to drop in this pig.
just a quick update
09-30-2014, 11:24 PM
#54
started the hotside the other day!
flux core welding it all together hahah
also got misc fittings,flanges,and oil feed and drain pieces, bunch of odds and ends,
wiring is now in the car and starting to get plugged in, gunna start going fast now, even though i havent been putting any time in it really
flux core welding it all together hahah
also got misc fittings,flanges,and oil feed and drain pieces, bunch of odds and ends,
wiring is now in the car and starting to get plugged in, gunna start going fast now, even though i havent been putting any time in it really
SRY FOR THE CAPS
10-09-2014, 08:33 PM
#60
I’d give the OEM rear a shot personally.
Everyone told me I was insane to run the “weak” rx-7 auto diff with the tiny axles… Because Stock 95ftlb rotary motors break them with a few hard launches.
With my auto setup loading it up on the converter I ran that diff for 5+ years with no issues. Hundreds of 10-11 sec passes and low 1.7x 60’s Dipping into the 1.6x range at the end. I never broke it. It’s mostly drive train “shock” that breaks things. Autos don’t “shock”.
Everyone told me I was insane to run the “weak” rx-7 auto diff with the tiny axles… Because Stock 95ftlb rotary motors break them with a few hard launches.
With my auto setup loading it up on the converter I ran that diff for 5+ years with no issues. Hundreds of 10-11 sec passes and low 1.7x 60’s Dipping into the 1.6x range at the end. I never broke it. It’s mostly drive train “shock” that breaks things. Autos don’t “shock”.