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Forum: Engine Swaps

06-10-2020, 06:24 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

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Posted By GrabTheWheel

Based on this thread...

Based on this thread https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7881 it looks like I'll lose

82.8lbs for seats
34lbs for rear seats and seatblets
34lbs for stripping the trunk
AC I'm...

Forum: Engine Swaps

06-10-2020, 06:02 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

Anyone know how much weight I'll lose by ditching...

Anyone know how much weight I'll lose by ditching AC, spare tire, tools, rear seats and seat belts as well as swapping the factory seats for 9lbs Sparco buckets? I'm trying to figure out if I'll...

Forum: Engine Swaps

06-10-2020, 04:47 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

Well I’ll always be slower than a pro driver but...

Well I’ll always be slower than a pro driver but was able to manage 1:57.X’s my next day at BW. Car should be good for low 1:5X’s no problem. Going to see how far I can push it without aero. My vote...

Forum: Engine Swaps

05-12-2020, 11:32 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

I don't have pics on hand. The lines for the...

I don't have pics on hand. The lines for the surge tank go under the rear seat to the trunk. The other fuel lines run under the car about a foot away from the trans tunnel. Sorry I can't be of more...

Forum: Engine Swaps

09-27-2019, 12:05 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

See my reply above ^^

See my reply above ^^

Forum: Engine Swaps

09-27-2019, 12:02 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

I’m running a Radium surge tank with a Walbro 450...

I’m running a Radium surge tank with a Walbro 450 and the factory fuel pump feeding it. I went this route because Radium even says on their website that their dual hanger setup is not a fix for fuel...

Forum: Engine Swaps

09-26-2019, 09:57 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

JRZ RS2 coilovers installed and corner balanced...

JRZ RS2 coilovers installed and corner balanced yesterday. Coming from RSR sport 6K front and 7K rear suspension. After a bit of driving it's safe to say the limits of grip have definitley been...

Forum: Engine Swaps

09-17-2019, 01:05 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

Feed and return lines are run underneath the car...

Feed and return lines are run underneath the car in a similar place to the OE lines. The lines from the stock tank to surge tank just go underneath the rear drivers side passenger seat (nobody sits...

Forum: Engine Swaps

09-17-2019, 11:20 AM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

Love it! Not worrying about fuel starvation is...

Love it! Not worrying about fuel starvation is awesome. I can’t say how it compares to their dual hanger setup but they even claim on their website that it’s not a fix for fuel starvation. Having a...

Forum: Engine Swaps

09-11-2019, 05:43 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

Futura. It’s from New Zealand.

Futura. It’s from New Zealand.

Forum: Engine Swaps

09-03-2019, 02:32 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

Was using AIM to log data but will have full...

Was using AIM to log data but will have full motec dash before my next track day. I’m thinking I’ll be at Laguna next but for sure want to get back to Buttonwillow as soon as the weather cools down!

Forum: Engine Swaps

09-03-2019, 06:37 AM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

Mike, after watching your lap a few times it...

Mike, after watching your lap a few times it seems to me like 90% of the time I'm missing out on is between cottons corners and Phil hill the more technical part of the track. Over Phil Hill into the...

Forum: Engine Swaps

09-02-2019, 05:53 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIHZv5dv-7Q ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIHZv5dv-7Q

This was my 1st time on track in a year so it took me a bit to shake off the rust. Speeds over 100mph felt almost foreign to me. Was braking WAY too...

Forum: Engine Swaps

08-30-2019, 12:25 AM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

I got the 17' bumper swap done, as well as...

I got the 17' bumper swap done, as well as mustache delete, JDL bumper bar and adding some ducting to the radiator. Not as good of a ducting job as I would of liked but without relocating some oil...

Forum: Engine Swaps

08-20-2019, 11:53 AM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

I averaged 9-10 MPG in my stock ZL1. So I’m...

I averaged 9-10 MPG in my stock ZL1. So I’m already 25% plus more efficient than that. Combination of having a cam, having a heavy right foot with lots of empty country roads and most importantly is...

Forum: Engine Swaps

08-20-2019, 12:22 AM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

I managed to get 12.5 MPG on a tank today! Felt...

I managed to get 12.5 MPG on a tank today! Felt like a small victory. I'm in the process of a 17' brz bumper swap with mustache delete. I am also replacing the oem crash bar with the JDL bar. I will...

Forum: Engine Swaps

08-12-2019, 10:49 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

Some interesting data comparing our 2 fast laps...

Some interesting data comparing our 2 fast laps that were 8 tenths apart.

Forum: Engine Swaps

08-11-2019, 10:25 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

Here is a vid from my 2nd AutoX event since the...

Here is a vid from my 2nd AutoX event since the swap. Also my first event on Hoosier A7 tires. At the last event the car was pushing in a way I hadn't felt before. The only other changes (aside from...

Forum: Engine Swaps

07-07-2019, 03:28 AM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

Some interesting data regarding shift points....

Some interesting data regarding shift points. Engine only made a little over 400 whp on this dyno, kind of a heart breaker but I'm pretty sure a stock fa20 would of been close to 100 whp on this dyno.

Forum: Engine Swaps

07-07-2019, 02:15 AM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

In case anyone is wondering I finally got my car...

In case anyone is wondering I finally got my car back!!

Big thank you to Brady and everyone at Pure who worked on the car! Until a couple years ago I didn't think it was possible to have a...

Forum: Engine Swaps

04-27-2019, 03:22 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

Well, in case anyone was wondering my trip turned...

Well, in case anyone was wondering my trip turned out to be a bit of a fail. Apparently I am making TOO much power, or at least too much for the single disc clutch that was rated for 500 ft/lbs at...

Forum: Engine Swaps

04-22-2019, 08:51 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

That 2 step though! Gotta love that oil pressure...

That 2 step though! Gotta love that oil pressure too.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwfc3ccHxFc/

I got a chance to drive my 1st LS swap BRZ this weekend thanks to my friend Ravi and it did not...

Forum: Engine Swaps

04-18-2019, 01:09 AM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

I'll be with wifey at that point (picking her up...

I'll be with wifey at that point (picking her up in Flagstaff) but I could probably still take you for like a 15-20 min drive just wouldn't be able to hangout for too long. I've gotta be home on...

Forum: Engine Swaps

04-18-2019, 12:18 AM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

NOT FUNNY. Cops are pretty cool by me. I autoX...

NOT FUNNY. Cops are pretty cool by me. I autoX with a lot of the local cops. I know they won't have a problem with it. I also have my dealers license so the car is technically "for sale" I can just...

Forum: Engine Swaps

04-17-2019, 09:17 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

For those of you who think LS swaps are cheap and...

For those of you who think LS swaps are cheap and simple. Sure they can be but if you get all new parts and go the extra mile with things like MoTeC and AC it's far from it. Sure there are a few...

Forum: Engine Swaps

04-15-2019, 04:41 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

Car has been weighed... According to my...

Car has been weighed...

According to my calculations she has gained 121 lbs over stock. What a fat pig she has become. Oh well, eventually she will be put on a diet. I think all of the torque...

Forum: Engine Swaps

04-15-2019, 04:23 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

Why stop at 700? Gotta go for 1000! Haha, I'm not...

Why stop at 700? Gotta go for 1000! Haha, I'm not the right person to ask but I'd think you'd have an easier time fitting a turbo than a supercharger, at least you'd be able to close the hood. Why...

Forum: Engine Swaps

04-14-2019, 03:12 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

Probably against my better judgement but I've...

Probably against my better judgement but I've decided to drive the car across the country. I'll be leaving from Maryland on the 24th. My route is the following
Richmond<Athens<New...

Forum: Engine Swaps

04-14-2019, 02:53 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

There will be multiple stage traction control...

There will be multiple stage traction control through MoTeC. I'm told I will be very impressed with how this functions compared to factory TC. I am determined to learn how to drive with no nannies...

Forum: Engine Swaps

04-12-2019, 02:36 PM

Replies: 173

LS3 BRZ

Views: 56,586

Posted By GrabTheWheel

Traction will most definitely be a real issue....

Traction will most definitely be a real issue. Especially since I’m not wanting to go to a staggered setup. Car will require very smooth throttle inputs I’m sure. Sometimes having no traction on the...

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