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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-24-2022, 03:05 PM
Replies: 1,897
Views: 171,151
Posted By Swift
Thank god for SEMA getting legislation passed to...

Thank god for SEMA getting legislation passed to allow niche manufacturers to build low quanity turn key cars. Get a new body 70's camaro and put in a nice motor and tune it for high mileage on a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-24-2022, 03:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,986
Posted By Swift
I firmly believe if they announced a body in...

I firmly believe if they announced a body in white for a fair price it would literally have more customers.



The engineers have how many hours logged, the newest software and testing methods...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-23-2022, 07:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,986
Posted By Swift
Arrow Gr86 Cup, but with a caveat

So sure most in this sub forum have heard the announcement. I have not raced even remotely professionally, but have wanted to all my life. I now live within driving distance of two good tracks. As...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 06-08-2022, 07:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,112
Posted By Swift
I seriously considered this car close to his...

I seriously considered this car close to his asking price. Only reason no: 1) color 2) I plan on putting in a different engine anyways to be more reliable..


To anyone else dabbing in racing you...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-15-2022, 11:05 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 516,678
Posted By Swift
Talking So...........K24 swapped BRZ to race or...

So...........K24 swapped BRZ to race


or manual supra to daily in summer and track ever so lightly.


:iono::iono::iono:


Decisions.
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-16-2022, 10:59 PM
Replies: 1,756
Views: 234,781
Posted By Swift
If you are running the aluminum flywheel you...

If you are running the aluminum flywheel you should be running a Fluiddamper or something.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-01-2022, 10:02 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 81,134
Posted By Swift
Nissan exec: Hey Todd, what is that sweet car you...

Nissan exec: Hey Todd, what is that sweet car you are driving to work?


Todd: It's a Dodge Challenger


Nissan Exec: How many mid cycle refreshs has that thing had, just gave me an idea!
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-29-2022, 08:20 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 16,370
Posted By Swift
Look at that beautiful piano black center...

Look at that beautiful piano black center console, another way you can tell they put so little thought into this. My god someone needs to be fired.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-03-2022, 08:25 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 185,134
Posted By Swift
Just wanted to let people know if you didn't...

Just wanted to let people know if you didn't already that they make what are called "all weather" tires now. Not so much for your BRZ etc, but for your wife's car where you get snow from NOV-March...
Forum: Engine Swaps 12-31-2021, 11:55 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,921
Posted By Swift
^ thanks. Gridlife is sure fun to watch. Best of...

^ thanks. Gridlife is sure fun to watch. Best of luck and hopefully I can join soon.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-31-2021, 11:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,166
Posted By Swift
I had a talk with a very reputable shop about...

I had a talk with a very reputable shop about talking with senators about regulations getting out of hand. I believe in climate change etc, so my idea was that you can add headers and a tune and if...
Forum: Engine Swaps 12-30-2021, 07:13 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,921
Posted By Swift
So what are the rules of the TR class again? I...

So what are the rules of the TR class again? I mean all this time stripping motors down and you don't upgrade pistons/rods? Believe it or not, a motor at high psi boost still has less stress on it...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-19-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,074
Posted By Swift
Mazda builds their own engines in house I...

Mazda builds their own engines in house I believe. I think the new CX-50 chassis shares similarities to the toyota corolla or Rav 4 and hence why it will be built in same factory. I fully believe...
Forum: Engine Swaps 11-16-2021, 07:15 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,921
Posted By Swift
Not to bad if it is a TRUE JDM motor...low...

Not to bad if it is a TRUE JDM motor...low mileage guaranteed, which means you didn't end up with a "low mileage" motor to find the crankshaft is bad.


Will keep close attention to your feed! Was...
Forum: Engine Swaps 11-04-2021, 06:43 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 66,535
Posted By Swift
Unless you know one head flows more than the...

Unless you know one head flows more than the other there is no point unless chamber artificially raises compression? Just flow the K24 versus k20 heads before you get carried away.
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-11-2021, 09:57 PM
Replies: 1,756
Views: 234,781
Posted By Swift
^^ Most business owners don't understand volume...

^^ Most business owners don't understand volume pricing. They want to make back R&D within a certain time frame. Plus they are have all these other outside vendors actually make parts once they did...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-18-2021, 07:15 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 16,370
Posted By Swift
I know semi-internally this car probably hasn't...

I know semi-internally this car probably hasn't been finalized completely(waiting for us on "H" day to comment on the renders), but based on evidence I have I am strongly thinking they will go full...
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-10-2021, 10:42 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 87,125
Posted By Swift
damn the wrinkle red looks fiiiiine

damn the wrinkle red looks fiiiiine
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-02-2021, 07:39 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 87,125
Posted By Swift
Realtime racing uses an older NSX OEM airbox for...

Realtime racing uses an older NSX OEM airbox for there J-series race cars I think. So you should be just fine with a drop in air filter.


This thread makes me tingle all over.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-20-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,527
Posted By Swift
hahhahha ...rusty bolts...hahaha See ya...

hahhahha ...rusty bolts...hahaha


See ya in 15yrs when driven every winter till then and get back to me.


When you are using an acetylene torch and shit still wont come apart then you can...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-27-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 41,481
Posted By Swift
I think it may be realistic of them to offer a...

I think it may be realistic of them to offer a final send away Edition(when the time comes) with ITB's w/manifold setup and ecu tuning with revised exhaust manifolds. To go all in on the NA setup...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-24-2021, 06:59 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 73,994
Posted By Swift
Nissan's R&D has been paid off on this chassis...

Nissan's R&D has been paid off on this chassis for a while let's be honest. They shoehorn in an engine which didn't take a lot of effort redo panels that have same attachement points. They are...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-24-2021, 06:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,891
Posted By Swift
Honestly I would do a k-swap a this point. With a...

Honestly I would do a k-swap a this point. With a spun rod bearing you will probably need crank reground as well etc etc. These blocks or so iffy on holding power or being reliable it just aint worth...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-10-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,367
Posted By Swift
I am a cnc programmer and machinist and already...

I am a cnc programmer and machinist and already make custom parts for more rare cars. I have done short shifters in the past. Worked with plastics/metals on the machining side.


People can PM...
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-25-2021, 08:07 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 87,125
Posted By Swift
So, to be clear, most Honda cranks if they need...

So, to be clear, most Honda cranks if they need to be machined need to be re-nitrided which will set you back another $500 just for that plus machining. So look for a low mileage motor or expect...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-16-2021, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,711
Posted By Swift
next time hit it with a laser temp gun and get...

next time hit it with a laser temp gun and get back to us.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-04-2021, 07:52 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,527
Posted By Swift
Please tell me you have real brake rotors now......

Please tell me you have real brake rotors now... Don't even need a big brake kit, just get some DBA rotors or something.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-04-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,482
Posted By Swift
That is cheap as-fuck paint job. They need to...

That is cheap as-fuck paint job. They need to buff and prep it and use a special primer. Then paint, sand, paint, and clear. They didn't do that at all. I think for bumpers they even mix with a...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-27-2021, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 516,678
Posted By Swift
Okay as one of the few on this board as an ACTUAL...

Okay as one of the few on this board as an ACTUAL mechanic and an ACTUAL machinist..




1) OEMs claim the 1qt oil burned everyone 1000miles and as a way to protect themselves from lawsuits....
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-23-2021, 12:28 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 171,052
Posted By Swift
type-r carpet...i like it.

type-r carpet...i like it.
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