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Old 07-02-2012, 10:58 AM   #22
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Originally Posted by spiller View Post
I think dry sumping would be your only option given the low hood line of this car.
FR-S hoodline is a lot higher than an S2000 or FD RX-7, wet-sump oil pan LS engines have gone into those without major difficulties...

LSX FR-S/BRZ would be kick-ass, but the weight distribution isn't conducive to putting big power down. LS swapped into a 240Z, RX-7, or S2000 will still result in ~50/50 weight distribution (my FD measured exactly 50.0/50.0 with driver and 1/2 tank). FR-S is 55/45 stock, even if that is maintained it's a lot less weight on the drive wheels => less forward thrust available in the lower gears.

But it would still be a ton of fun
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