What to build up next...
04-29-2008, 12:26 PM
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FC RX7 with an LSx would be sweet. So would a Datsun 240/260/280. Or an old Quattro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Dfz-FJlRcM
04-29-2008, 01:25 PM
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Blast from the past here:
A 327 SBC: 4" bore, 3.25" stroke
A 377? SBC: 4.125 bore, 3.48 stroke (right, 400 block/350 crank)
A 352 SBC: 4.125 bore, 3.25 stroke.
For a budget road racer, you could skip all the fancy fuel injection stuff and run a good old carb and distributor. They're tried and true. The big advantages of fuel injection is its fuel economy, driveability, etc. But those aren't concerns on a race car.
A 327 SBC: 4" bore, 3.25" stroke
A 377? SBC: 4.125 bore, 3.48 stroke (right, 400 block/350 crank)
A 352 SBC: 4.125 bore, 3.25 stroke.
For a budget road racer, you could skip all the fancy fuel injection stuff and run a good old carb and distributor. They're tried and true. The big advantages of fuel injection is its fuel economy, driveability, etc. But those aren't concerns on a race car.
04-29-2008, 01:30 PM
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Blast from the past here:
A 327 SBC: 4" bore, 3.25" stroke
A 377? SBC: 4.125 bore, 3.48 stroke (right, 400 block/350 crank)
A 352 SBC: 4.125 bore, 3.25 stroke.
For a budget road racer, you could skip all the fancy fuel injection stuff and run a good old carb and distributor. They're tried and true. The big advantages of fuel injection is its fuel economy, driveability, etc. But those aren't concerns on a race car.
A 327 SBC: 4" bore, 3.25" stroke
A 377? SBC: 4.125 bore, 3.48 stroke (right, 400 block/350 crank)
A 352 SBC: 4.125 bore, 3.25 stroke.
For a budget road racer, you could skip all the fancy fuel injection stuff and run a good old carb and distributor. They're tried and true. The big advantages of fuel injection is its fuel economy, driveability, etc. But those aren't concerns on a race car.
04-29-2008, 02:20 PM
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For an LSx engine, 4.125" bore, and stock 3.62" stroke.
I think a built N/A LSX in an old Datsun 240Z would be sick! Flare the fenders so you can get some tires under it front and rear and you'd have a very good handling road racer, and super light. The problem would be finding one in good shape that's not rusted out. I've owned 2 of these in the past,,,,, neat cars.
An FD RX7 would be VERY cool as long as you're not a larger person. I'm 6'-1" 220 and I just do not fit in those cars. Love the looks of them though.
Mike
I think a built N/A LSX in an old Datsun 240Z would be sick! Flare the fenders so you can get some tires under it front and rear and you'd have a very good handling road racer, and super light. The problem would be finding one in good shape that's not rusted out. I've owned 2 of these in the past,,,,, neat cars.
An FD RX7 would be VERY cool as long as you're not a larger person. I'm 6'-1" 220 and I just do not fit in those cars. Love the looks of them though.
Mike
04-29-2008, 03:34 PM
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My buddy is selling a 470awhp talon tsi but I think he's looking for 12k for it.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/658478405.html
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/658478405.html
04-29-2008, 04:36 PM
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i think an rx-7 with an lsx swap would be the way to go i personally prefer driving a rearwheel drive vehicle over all wheel, never driven MR before but i think you have more control of the car when your power wheels arent used for turning but the only AWD cars ive driven are old Subi's
04-29-2008, 04:51 PM
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n/m lol just saw now you're lookin at just swaps 
hmmm... a miata with an LSx... it's a shame they use so much electronics or I'd say do a SC300 5-spd to LSx 6-spd swap. FOr a long time I was thinking about getting one to do a 2JZ-GTE supra swap.
hmmm... a miata with an LSx... it's a shame they use so much electronics or I'd say do a SC300 5-spd to LSx 6-spd swap. FOr a long time I was thinking about getting one to do a 2JZ-GTE supra swap.
04-29-2008, 07:51 PM
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BTW, on the cooling issue...just from my long tubes I found out today that in order to keep the clutch line from ballooning I had to short shift pretty much every shift at 5k. The car would run up to 6,800 no sweat, but after staying above about 5k for 10+ seconds it would be a gamble as to whether it'd downshift in the braking zone. I still managed to have a load of fun today, but I definitely left a bunch on the table because of heat.
My next mod...a stainless steel clutch line.
04-29-2008, 10:58 PM
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Heck, if you were trying to save gas while you're lapping, just put it in 6th and putt around the couse at 45
04-30-2008, 04:59 AM
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04-30-2008, 01:22 PM
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It was already mentioned that it is not an easy swap. It would take a LOT of fabrication as the 3000GT has a transaxle motor/trans setup with a transfer case to drive the other wheels. Also, it weighs in around 3700 lbs making it about 1000 lbs heavier than the other cars that were suggested for a LSx swap. The other cars are pretty much a bolt in affair when swapping to a LSx with the proper cross members. RWD can handle just as well as AWD and in my opinion better if it's set up properly. Good luck with your project.
04-30-2008, 02:19 PM
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It was already mentioned that it is not an easy swap. It would take a LOT of fabrication as the 3000GT has a transaxle motor/trans setup with a transfer case to drive the other wheels. Also, it weighs in around 3700 lbs making it about 1000 lbs heavier than the other cars that were suggested for a LSx swap. The other cars are pretty much a bolt in affair when swapping to a LSx with the proper cross members. RWD can handle just as well as AWD and in my opinion better if it's set up properly. Good luck with your project.