j_jza80 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 What are peoples favourite engine swapped cars? I've been toying with the idea of getting a MK1 MX5 / Eunos Roadster as a daily for a little while, which pointed my in the direction of the Rocketeer MX5. Basically a MK1 MX5 with a 3.0 all alloy V6 from a Jaguar S-type (developed by Cosworth). I bet that's a lot of fun in such a light little car Otherwise, I love the RB engined 240z's, like those of Rocky Auto Japan (their Hakosukas are also incredible), and Sung Kang's 'Fugu-Z' http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/05/old-meets-new-rocky-autos-rb30-powered-fairlady-z/ LS Swapped RX7's are amazing things when done right. [video=youtube;6Pay_-WMK_Y] Old Mazdas with an FR RX7 rotary lump with loads of extra chambers added. I think 6 is the record so far Oh, and anything with an aeroplance engine is immediately cool. [video=youtube;J-I3Cl1RICg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I've always been a fan of UZ swapped Supras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 MR2 MK1 Woodsport Audi 4.2l V8-6speed conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdale Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 MR2 MK1 Woodsport Audi 4.2l V8-6speed conversion. I prefer the 2GR-FE 3.5l V6 MK2 they offer. Was sorely tempted to have it done to my MR2 but bought the Supra and kept Mr 2 standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy52 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Naughty me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I have a brand new Chrysler 3.5 litre V6 with dry sump pan and light 7.25 inch clutch flywheel sat on the bench, all alloy with off the shelf bits for intake and dry sump set up. Gives a reliable 300BHP. Engine mods were well developed for use in a single seater series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Liking the MX5 v6 and the 4 rotor sounds insane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I wonder if an IS350 v6 would fit in an MX5... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 4 rotor sounds insane It's a 6 rotor I believe that someone in Australia is currently working on an 8 rotor. I wonder how long it will be until someone tries a 10 or a 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 I wonder if an IS350 v6 would fit in an MX5... It looks like it might, as it loos like a pretty narrow angle engine. But the beauty about the Jaguar / Cosworth engine used in the S Type is that they're dirt cheap, readily available, lightweight, provide decent power and economy for the capacity, and a version of it is also used in some Mazdas in the US. A fabricator I know has been helping someone local build a locost with the 2.5l version of this engine, now fitted withtubular manifolds and bike carbs, and it sounds amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I like the look of this and enquired about it before buying my current supra Looks like a very well carried out LS2 v8 RX7 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162460955318 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I like the look of this and enquired about it before buying my current supra Looks like a very well carried out LS2 v8 RX7 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162460955318 That is a work of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I like the look of this and enquired about it before buying my current supra Looks like a very well carried out LS2 v8 RX7 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162460955318 Sensible ride height, no ludicrous body kits, engine air intake done with style, no lurid hose colours, no comic wheels and tyres, gets my vote as a probably well executed conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 You've got to stop posting that Delboy, it keeps throwing me off my GTE path. It looks so very, very in that supra bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker705 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 [ATTACH=CONFIG]217994[/ATTACH] Currently been following the building of this on instagram. That's all stuffed into a Peugeot 106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 [ATTACH=CONFIG]217994[/ATTACH] Currently been following the building of this on instagram. That's all stuffed into a Peugeot 106 That is just so WRONG. Given the obvious vast amount of money thrown at the project he might have put the engine in the middle where it belongs, and driving the rear wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Best car I've ever owned. manual and RWD, bmw refinement and driving precision, crazy 850hp 2jz power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Best car I've ever owned. manual and RWD, bmw refinement and driving precision, crazy 850hp 2jz power http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/jamie450x/BMW%20M2JZ/5674F5F2-BD1B-4E41-8150-BC691B9B970D.jpg Do you still have it or did you sell it on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Still have it, I will keep another year or so. I fancy something V10 next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayside_supra Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Still have it, I will keep another year or so. I fancy something V10 next When you want to sell it, let me know [emoji6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Has anyone considered a 3gr-fse 3.0 v6 swap from the GS300? 250 ish out of the box and bolts to the RA62 6 speed manual. A lot lighter than a 2zj and has D4s, dual vvti, peak torque at 3600rpm and I reckon would quite easily push 300hp with some good mapping and a better exhaust. A (or a pair of) rotrex supercharger would a nice bolt on in a Supra I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I want to see someone in the UK fit the 1GZ-FE VVT-i (5 L V12) engine from the Toyota Century into a Supra and turbocharge it. One has been done in the US recently and it sounds beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Mention mapping THAT to Sam and watch him hyper ventilate.... Restrictor plate is on its way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Mention mapping THAT to Sam and watch him hyper ventilate.... Restrictor plate is on its way... I'd imagine something like this might just tip him over the edge, current *issues* have been bad enough Thanks very much of doing that, nearly there now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Still have it, I will keep another year or so. I fancy something V10 next Aston V8 Vantage with BMW V10 would be incredibly cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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