carl0s Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Doesn't seem to be a repost. Surprised no one picked up on it, what with the talk of Thor's V8 Supra. Read up on it here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Doesn't really seem worth it going from a big single to a V8 twin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 i think it would be for the noise alone! Very interesting thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Oh I dunno, the torque will be immense. Much more drivable at low speed and the weight is further back. I'd have it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I don't deny all that, it's just a conversion I feel better suited to NAs. I guess if money is no object then why the hell not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I don't deny all that, it's just a conversion I feel better suited to NAs. I guess if money is no object then why the hell not? Yeah compared to the GT42 he had before he won't gain more power, but as GT2835's are being bolted on it looks like they are going for response/drivability over mad cap HP chasing I'd love to have a Rolling chassis with a dead engine and swap a 1UZ in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I just don't see the point when you can stick a small (or even better) or a big block ali Chevy in one, get a totally reliable 600 BHP + on pump fuel, no lag, dirt cheap bits and a bellhousing and auto box that bolts straight up to the engine. An 8 litre Chevy Big Block would cost less than a properly done twin turbo Lexus V8, and no ECU, no lag, no tubo heat, no I/C et cetara to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 An 8 litre Chevy Big Block 8 Litres It has to be worth trying this one day. Club dragster anyone? I guess the attraction is to use something which is close to OEM using Lexus/Toyota parts, I can understand that idea. A Japanese car with American muscle combination seems to be quite rare - people tend to have their allegencies to one or the other for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Yep indeed it's keeping it outwardly JDM/Toyota/Lexus that appeals. But American Muscle is cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 Doesn't it sound wonderful though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 I don't deny all that, it's just a conversion I feel better suited to NAs. I guess if money is no object then why the hell not? Coincidentally, that car started life as an N/A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 how much would a V8 Chevi swap be with the engine etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 i think Chris and Pete are missing the point here, top respect to this guy i think the reason he's done this is simply because he CAN, why not fit that engine in to me it seems a logical progression and if i had the money/time i could defo think of a lot worse things to be doing as a winter project, lets not critise but revell in the guys obvious technical prowess and the fact he is pushing the boundarys :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Errr..Technical Prowess. Ok. Neither me nor Chris have that. You got us. We`ll marvell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 That does sound rather lovely though Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 That does sound rather lovely though Gaz. I hadn't heard it when I watched it as I was at work - it does sound nice. Does anyone have any real world performance figure on it though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Errr..Technical Prowess. Ok. Neither me nor Chris have that. You got us. We`ll marvell Errrr yeah i aint seen to many V8 engines in supras round here mate, to even contemplate putting a 1950s big block 8 litre 16 valve cast iron dinosaur complete with carburetors:p that probably weighs 2 tons in the front of a supra is laughable, now to put an ALL aluminium 32 valve quad cam V8 toyota engine that probably weighs less than a JZ GTE in a supra, that my friend is pretty damm smart, i'll marvell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupra Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 That defo sounds the nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 That does sound nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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