CHeapest/Easiest Sleeper vehicle for 5.3T Swap?
05-04-2016, 10:34 PM
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Bruh. I've transported tires sets engine heads engine blocks manifolds turbos all sort of shiz in that prius. It's a damn fine truck. I feel like we appreciate cars that people don't appreciate. Literally anyone I showed that wagon of yours thought it was a piece of **** LOL. Literally the coolest wagon though.
05-06-2016, 05:33 PM
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Cut up the floorboard to run to a rear mount turbo.
Route the cold side pipe through the cabin and fender.
Run the pipe from fender up into the engine bay so it looks like a cold air intake. Be sure to slap some silly stickers on it for effect.
Install a sunroof and build a giant ram scoop to a massive intercooler core in place of the back seat.
Rear mount will be the sleeper spot because honestly who would look under that car before a race. Ghetto tint all the back windows and hide everything!
Cut up the floorboard to run to a rear mount turbo.
Route the cold side pipe through the cabin and fender.
Run the pipe from fender up into the engine bay so it looks like a cold air intake. Be sure to slap some silly stickers on it for effect.
Install a sunroof and build a giant ram scoop to a massive intercooler core in place of the back seat.
Rear mount will be the sleeper spot because honestly who would look under that car before a race. Ghetto tint all the back windows and hide everything!
05-06-2016, 05:39 PM
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WINNER!
Cut up the floorboard to run to a rear mount turbo.
Route the cold side pipe through the cabin and fender.
Run the pipe from fender up into the engine bay so it looks like a cold air intake. Be sure to slap some silly stickers on it for effect.
Install a sunroof and build a giant ram scoop to a massive intercooler core in place of the back seat.
Rear mount will be the sleeper spot because honestly who would look under that car before a race. Ghetto tint all the back windows and hide everything!
Cut up the floorboard to run to a rear mount turbo.
Route the cold side pipe through the cabin and fender.
Run the pipe from fender up into the engine bay so it looks like a cold air intake. Be sure to slap some silly stickers on it for effect.
Install a sunroof and build a giant ram scoop to a massive intercooler core in place of the back seat.
Rear mount will be the sleeper spot because honestly who would look under that car before a race. Ghetto tint all the back windows and hide everything!
05-08-2016, 11:36 PM
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Hmm I found early 80s Malibu wagons look pretty good as well seeing as they replaced the Chevelle right? Were they all A-body's or some G-bodies as well? Think there's plenty of room for a 5.3 4l80es wap with a turbo?
05-08-2016, 11:59 PM
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But all these cars, as cool as they are, seem very heavy. A 240sx is only 2800lbs with the LSx engine in it. So with 550rwhp through a mostly OEM engine on baby boost makes i feel similar to one of those heavy cars with 650+rwhp
You also get the advantage of better handling, braking, cheap brakes, lots of pre-made options for drop-in swap kits, everything fits under the OEM hood, the list goes on. Oh and the car is worth what you put into it, you might even make a profit if you do it right.
You also get the advantage of better handling, braking, cheap brakes, lots of pre-made options for drop-in swap kits, everything fits under the OEM hood, the list goes on. Oh and the car is worth what you put into it, you might even make a profit if you do it right.
05-09-2016, 12:01 AM
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They're not heavier than my Supra. Supra is the performance drag car I'll be making 600whp or something with that build. i'm just thinking of future builds for basically a daily lol. A practical vehicle and all you know. 
Supra is just a bigger luxurious version of the 240.
70s cars are pretty light just because their chassis are so weak in comparison to newer cars.
Supra is just a bigger luxurious version of the 240.
70s cars are pretty light just because their chassis are so weak in comparison to newer cars.
05-09-2016, 06:37 AM
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But all these cars, as cool as they are, seem very heavy. A 240sx is only 2800lbs with the LSx engine in it. So with 550rwhp through a mostly OEM engine on baby boost makes i feel similar to one of those heavy cars with 650+rwhp
You also get the advantage of better handling, braking, cheap brakes, lots of pre-made options for drop-in swap kits, everything fits under the OEM hood, the list goes on. Oh and the car is worth what you put into it, you might even make a profit if you do it right.
You also get the advantage of better handling, braking, cheap brakes, lots of pre-made options for drop-in swap kits, everything fits under the OEM hood, the list goes on. Oh and the car is worth what you put into it, you might even make a profit if you do it right.
At the end of the day, it is still a 240SX, and as soon as someone hears 8 cylinders firing through the exhaust, they're going to know it isn't stock. There is absolutely nothing "sleeper" about an LSx 240.
05-14-2016, 09:46 PM
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Aha no fights! Essentially at least for me. It's going to be either a ~72 Chevelle Wagon versus a 79-81 Malibu Wagon for a 5.3 swap and turbo someday. Reccomendations for either? THe chevelle definitely looks a bit cooler and I can say I have a Chevelle. However I like how the Malibu isn't as massive, and I'm assuming weighs less? The Chevelle wagon is about 2 tons right? So with turbo, 4l80, brakes suspensino chassis bracing all that I"ll probably be around 4500lbs!
However I do agree I think the 90s Caprice wagon would be one of the best/easiest since it already has an LT1 and modern brakes and all that. But definitely not the cool or muscle looking factor!
However I do agree I think the 90s Caprice wagon would be one of the best/easiest since it already has an LT1 and modern brakes and all that. But definitely not the cool or muscle looking factor!
05-16-2016, 10:07 PM
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