Westy Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Should be a handful, but it looks alot of fun! Pics came from this thread: http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?632005-LS-swapped-Cars-(and-trucks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Is that a vet engine???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 That turbo is just askin to get ripped off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Wow! Looks much better in the shiny black in the first pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Jesus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 The handling must be interesting with all that weight up front of such a small car, a lot of power also, no filter on the turbo is a surprise considering its location ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige-rz Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I'd bet any money within 100 miles something would get sucked up into that turbo and make bits of it. Surely a ridiculous place to fit a turbo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Is that a vet engine???? Yes mate! Nuts I know! I'm sure apex performance do these conversions though...it's a popular swap for s13s, s14s etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 The handling must be interesting with all that weight up front of such a small car, a lot of power also, no filter on the turbo is a surprise considering its location ! I'd bet any money within 100 miles something would get sucked up into that turbo make bits of it. Surely a ridiculous place to fit a turbo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ugp Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I'm sure it doesn't need me to point out there is no intake pipework either, my guess is it isn't finished. I'd also guess they will be putting a filter on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Crazy, I dont see that ending well at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I'm sure it doesn't need me to point out there is no intake pipework either, my guess is it isn't finished. I'd also guess they will be putting a filter on it LOL! I think it does, I was wondering just how long it would take for somebody to work that out, a turbo'd LS engine, thats going to be seriously scary, hope there going to fit some slightly wider rubber to the rear, or thats going to spend a lot of time struggling for grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 That turbo is just askin to get ripped off. Yeah, odd place for the turbo...not even connected to an intercooler??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yeah, odd place for the turbo...not even connected to an intercooler??? Theres an intercooler fitted in the 5th pic i think? Could be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Forgetting about turbos, an LS MX-5 would be crazy anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 The handling must be interesting with all that weight up front of such a small car, a lot of power also... http://www.flyinmiata.com/projects/LS1/index.php?start=61 As you may remember, we weighed the car when we started this project. At that time, it was 2349 lbs with 51.4% of the weight on the front wheels. That's with a naturally aspirated engine, no turbo. Now, we're at 2536 with 52.6% on the front. We have added slightly heavier wheels (4 lbs total) and the front sway bar isn't installed yet (10 lbs). But the car's gained less than 200 lbs, 62 of which ended up on the rear wheels. I guess the Mazda has an iron block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yeah, odd place for the turbo...not even connected to an intercooler??? It wont need an intercooler dude, weve just done a 206 the same, 260 hp and 200 ft lb of torque, stock compression so no lag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 It wont need an intercooler dude, weve just done a 206 the same, 260 hp and 200 ft lb of torque, stock compression so no lag. Ah...you learn something new everyday That seems like a rather large turbo though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Ah...you learn something new everyday That seems like a rather large turbo though.... Its a rather large engine, moving a rather large amount of air, you would wonder why it needs a turbo, justv the LS puts it in 1000 bike teritory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Its a rather large engine, moving a rather large amount of air, you would wonder why it needs a turbo, justv the LS puts it in 1000 bike teritory. Is the 206 running a stock engine? Why such a big turbo for a small engine ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Is the 206 running a stock engine? Why such a big turbo for a small engine ? Small wheels for the size of the body but we are going to try a slightly smaller turbo, it was in the kit the lad bought so we tried it, its ok but I think will be more fun if it comes in lower down, prob try a Subaru turbo on it next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Small wheels for the size of the body but we are going to try a slightly smaller turbo, it was in the kit the lad bought so we tried it, its ok but I think will be more fun if it comes in lower down, prob try a Subaru turbo on it next. Ah That makes sense Dude, I would love to do a big BHP Renault 5, I had one when I was 19 (long time ago) and made so many mistakes, went through 2 turbos and 3 head gaskets getting it wrong before I sold it, would like a fast Raider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Ah That makes sense Dude, I would love to do a big BHP Renault 5, I had one when I was 19 (long time ago) and made so many mistakes, went through 2 turbos and 3 head gaskets getting it wrong before I sold it, would like a fast Raider I had a few GT Turbos myself, I prefered the 5 Gordini myself and always yearned for a mid engined turbo 2 !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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