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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-12-2014, 11:53 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 30,458
Posted By foodman
mav1178: The answer to all your "basics" has...

mav1178:

The answer to all your "basics" has already been answered. Answer = "in general"

We are talking about an LSx swap in particular, "in general" for track use. Not me, not the driver,...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-12-2014, 11:21 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 79,359
Posted By foodman
I think this would be impossible, especially with...

I think this would be impossible, especially with an FA. It'd be a crazy cammed, ported, itb, tuning and idle and drivability problems, high comp reliability problems..hardly DDable.

Hmmm.......
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-12-2014, 08:04 PM
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Views: 30,458
Posted By foodman
Reaper:: Sounds like a handful indeed, to...

Reaper::

Sounds like a handful indeed, to say the least.

You think an NA LSx would be easier to drive than your current car though? It is after all NA and has a linear powerband ...not to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-12-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 30,458
Posted By foodman
Yes..very complicated indeed. But...the LSx...

Yes..very complicated indeed.

But...the LSx swap would only be 40lbs difference.

Wouldn't the big power characteristics and downfalls be more of a concern than suspension geometry? It surely...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-12-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 30,458
Posted By foodman
If anyone hasn't already read this...here: ...

If anyone hasn't already read this...here:
http://www.vorshlag.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8275

They seem pretty darn competent, experienced and knowledgeable in the road race, autocross,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-12-2014, 07:22 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 30,458
Posted By foodman
Regarding oversteer/understeer...wouldn't this be...

Regarding oversteer/understeer...wouldn't this be relatively easy to sort out and fix with coilover damper tuning, spring rates, sways, etc?? ...in other words, what everyone has already been doing...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-12-2014, 07:17 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 30,458
Posted By foodman
Vorshlag - they have all the things you mentioned...

Vorshlag - they have all the things you mentioned - they build road race cars, they've been using the LS1 swapped into much lighter cars for 10+ years (including your e36)...so if anybody, they def...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-12-2014, 05:19 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 30,458
Posted By foodman
C7 has lateral grip of 1.03-1.11g (depending on...

C7 has lateral grip of 1.03-1.11g (depending on reviewer/tester). This sounds quite high and capable.

I'm pretty sure an LSx FRS with mild/medium suspension mods (ie: just replacement parts)...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-12-2014, 03:51 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 30,458
Posted By foodman
Sleepless: Thanks. You bring many great...

Sleepless:

Thanks. You bring many great points up that make perfect sense - the possible understeer and exit oversteer, non sufficient weight, non sufficient tires, etc.

I guess it isn't as...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-12-2014, 03:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 30,458
Posted By foodman
Yes, I've mentioned COG. Asking how much of it...

Yes, I've mentioned COG. Asking how much of it will be affected though- greatly or minimally? How can COG be measured and compared to original FA FRS though?

Not really talking about trying to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-12-2014, 03:30 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 30,458
Posted By foodman
Would a wide body and gt wing really be...

Would a wide body and gt wing really be required/nessecasry though?

The width of an FRS and a C7 is very similar (70" vs 74" respectively..C6, even more similar at 72").

Tires would be the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-12-2014, 03:22 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 30,458
Posted By foodman
So, so far, general consensus on the track forum...

So, so far, general consensus on the track forum and by track heads is, nay.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-12-2014, 12:23 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 30,458
Posted By foodman
I like you s/n. Make me hunger. Lol. But...

I like you s/n. Make me hunger. Lol.

But ya..supposedly, an all aluminum LSx engine isn't much heavier than an FA. People say only 40-60lbs weight difference..which would be on par with an FI...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-11-2014, 10:56 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 30,458
Posted By foodman
LSx engine swap for track use, thread

I have a similar/related thread on the engine board; but that one is more casual, general, could be any engine and purely engine/power related pretty much.

Mainly, I want to hear insight/opinions...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-11-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 79,359
Posted By foodman
This ain't bad one bit ;) ...

This ain't bad one bit ;)
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=806245686055805
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=543445882405871

The new C7 is no doubt super nice with all the new bits and...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-11-2014, 05:07 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 79,359
Posted By foodman
The biggest pro/positive would be the lighter...

The biggest pro/positive would be the lighter weight obviously...which attracts me greatly.

The C7 is more realistically 3400+ lbs. Which is a a big diff than 2800 of an LSx FRS. That's like the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-11-2014, 03:02 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 79,359
Posted By foodman
It's a domestic..it's a corvette..there will be...

It's a domestic..it's a corvette..there will be millions of aftermarket support and options..pads and rotors Will be cheap or the same price as bbk bits for the Twin. Even PMu pads are pretty dang...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-10-2014, 10:56 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 79,359
Posted By foodman
Tracking would be the same price. Gas,...

Tracking would be the same price. Gas, entrance..same price. Tires? Same or similar after you stick fatter tires on the Twin.

Damage at the track... Same/similar price... Tires..same....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-10-2014, 10:42 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 79,359
Posted By foodman
I wasn't knocking on the swap in any way, shape...

I wasn't knocking on the swap in any way, shape or form. I was simply stating what you can have for the same amount of money if one was down/willing to spend it all in one given time and in one lump...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-10-2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 79,359
Posted By foodman
This sounds like the most logical and realistic...

This sounds like the most logical and realistic answer...not just a used Corvette; but, even a brand new C7 Stingray would be a better deal/choice.

After the cost of your FRS/BRZ that you most...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-10-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 79,359
Posted By foodman
Here's a good question: How would you get an...

Here's a good question:

How would you get an LSx swap (or any other custom swap really) legally smogged, registered, street-legal and carb legal in Cali?? I don't think this is possible unless you...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-09-2014, 11:52 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 241,603
Posted By foodman
How quick do you think a torquey 400-450whp/tq...

How quick do you think a torquey 400-450whp/tq LS1 or LS3 engine in a Twin would go?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-09-2014, 11:43 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 79,359
Posted By foodman
I'm aware the average price for a complete LSx...

I'm aware the average price for a complete LSx swap will be around $20-25k (but using a brand new engine and also including labor). But, do you think it would be possible for me to do this on a...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-09-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 79,359
Posted By foodman
cf6mech: Is Vorshlag also going to set up...

cf6mech:

Is Vorshlag also going to set up your suspension in regards to the extra 40-100lbs from he LSx swap??

Are you going to get new coilovers after the swap? Maybe their super nice MCS...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 07-09-2014, 02:51 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,529
Posted By foodman
Back on topic...them spicy chicken nuggets r...

Back on topic...them spicy chicken nuggets r pretty decent. I think they're better than any other "chicken nugget" from carls, bk, mcdonalds, etc. Wendys got the only "spicy" nuggets :)
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-09-2014, 05:06 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 79,359
Posted By foodman
Orido's LS7 86 and also the RSR Nascar 5.7l V8 86...

Orido's LS7 86 and also the RSR Nascar 5.7l V8 86 look pretty darn sweet too ;)

I wonder exactly what kinda 5.7l engine the RSR one is tho and what makes it a Nascar
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-09-2014, 05:03 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 79,359
Posted By foodman
Ah...so the LS2 is DBW(drive by wire/electronic...

Ah...so the LS2 is DBW(drive by wire/electronic tb) too? Didn't know that. So I assume LS2 intake manifold also matches the LS1's cathedral head ports?
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 07-09-2014, 02:38 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,529
Posted By foodman
Yes of course there are better burgers; I can...

Yes of course there are better burgers; I can name a bunch that are mind blowing....but we're talking fast food chains and not restaurant/independent joints ;)
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 07-09-2014, 12:42 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,529
Posted By foodman
In N Out or White Castle? I lived in the...

In N Out or White Castle?

I lived in the east coast for a couple years, 3 blocks from a WC...I hardly ate there. It was good/different the first couple times; but I got quickly tired of...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 07-09-2014, 12:35 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,529
Posted By foodman
I'm asian so they all look the same to me.

I'm asian so they all look the same to me.
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