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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 10-20-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By venturaII
You DO realize that the link you posted shows the...

You DO realize that the link you posted shows the MSRP as US $1200, NEW...?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-04-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 29,014
Posted By venturaII
Dammit...how did I miss this..? :cry:

Dammit...how did I miss this..? :cry:
Forum: Engine Swaps 12-26-2022, 01:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,193
Posted By venturaII
Except at 150 pounds, it's a fraction of the size...

Except at 150 pounds, it's a fraction of the size and weight as the FA20, and that's including the transmission.

EDIT: my bad...the Motus appears to have a divorced transmission, given that there...
Forum: Engine Swaps 12-23-2022, 08:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,193
Posted By venturaII
You also said that packaging for the OHV motor...

You also said that packaging for the OHV motor will be worse than a DOHC motor.

But then you say we don't need anything more compact than a K24.

Look, obviously this is a big displacement 4...
Forum: Engine Swaps 12-22-2022, 01:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,193
Posted By venturaII
LS3 (all LS...) heads are far shorter than the...

LS3 (all LS...) heads are far shorter than the height of any overhead cam cylinder head, even with their tall cathedral ports. No camshaft, no lifters, no chain/belt/sprockets/actuators, etc. The...
Forum: Engine Swaps 12-21-2022, 03:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,193
Posted By venturaII
Lol...no more torque dip..:lol:

Lol...no more torque dip..:lol:
Forum: Engine Swaps 12-21-2022, 08:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,193
Posted By venturaII
The Blueprint/LS motor has real packaging...

The Blueprint/LS motor has real packaging advantages that other 4 cylinder motors don't, being based on a 2 valve pushrod motor. Plus it'll accept GM pattern accessories and transmissions, so that's...
Forum: Engine Swaps 12-20-2022, 06:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,193
Posted By venturaII
A big N/A 4 cyl based on the 7000+rpm LS7 doesn't...

A big N/A 4 cyl based on the 7000+rpm LS7 doesn't sound like a terrible thing...and who knows, maybe there will be an aluminum block version? :) I'd love to know what the external dimensions are...
Forum: Engine Swaps 12-20-2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,193
Posted By venturaII
Talking LS 3.6 4 cyl

So, I'm just gonna drop this right here and see what happens...lol
...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-06-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,665
Posted By venturaII
Thumbs down Sorry guys, I never updated this...

Sorry guys, I never updated this thread...apologies for that. Just a few days after the original post, the car literally burned to the ground from an electrical fire...what a shame. I never even...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-07-2022, 04:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,106
Posted By venturaII
If you're open to 16", another option is a used...

If you're open to 16", another option is a used set of Motegi Forged...not the easiest to find, but they're out there. 16x7 ET40 are 12.5lbs and I was able to score a nice set with great condition...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-03-2022, 02:21 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,987
Posted By venturaII
I can't believe I took the time to read through...

I can't believe I took the time to read through this entire thread.. I'm very disappointed in myself.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-08-2022, 03:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,096
Posted By venturaII
Nothing wrong with 245s on an 8" rim. If the car...

Nothing wrong with 245s on an 8" rim. If the car handles like it's on marshmallows, it's not because of the wheel/tire combo. There's more slop in your control arm/strut/steering rack/subframe...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-05-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,909
Posted By venturaII
I'll bet his neighbors didn't miss it...

I'll bet his neighbors didn't miss it...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-05-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,048
Posted By venturaII
$10,000?? I know what I got..

$10,000?? I know what I got..
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-04-2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,048
Posted By venturaII
Oil recommendations needed too...?

Oil recommendations needed too...?
Forum: Transmission and Driveline 01-24-2022, 03:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,849
Posted By venturaII
You have PM.

You have PM.
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 12-23-2021, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,870
Posted By venturaII
Well, I have no idea what makes these shocks so...

Well, I have no idea what makes these shocks so desirable, which is why I was asking... You can get a very nice set of 3 way adjustables for that price. Granted, they wouldn't be stock, but then...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-23-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,665
Posted By venturaII
I'll have to take some...I might be at the...

I'll have to take some...I might be at the seller's place tomorrow, in fact. I'll post a few up when I see it next.
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 12-23-2021, 01:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,870
Posted By venturaII
So these are used, steel bodied, non-adjustable...

So these are used, steel bodied, non-adjustable OEM Showas from a ts? Just want to be sure I'm not missing something..
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 12-23-2021, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,870
Posted By venturaII
Um, is that a typo...?

Um, is that a typo...?
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-23-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,665
Posted By venturaII
Lol...as much as I'd love to, 1) I don't have...

Lol...as much as I'd love to, 1) I don't have the room, as my daughter is getting her license in the spring and that means another car in the driveway, and 2) it makes no sense to have the FRS AND...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-23-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,665
Posted By venturaII
See, I think the natural response from almost...

See, I think the natural response from almost anyone (myself included, normally) would be that the newer car would make a better DD. But is that really the case? The only real luxury I look for in...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-23-2021, 11:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,665
Posted By venturaII
I think the question I'm more interested in is...

I think the question I'm more interested in is what the comparative driving dynamics are like between the two. The only 944 I've driven was a heavily built Turbo S...track suspension, 4 puck clutch,...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-21-2021, 08:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,665
Posted By venturaII
Yeah, I'm familiar with the P tax...I've done a...

Yeah, I'm familiar with the P tax...I've done a fair amount of work on air cooleds. It can take your breath away..
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-21-2021, 05:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,665
Posted By venturaII
I've had several daily drivers that were...

I've had several daily drivers that were otherwise referred to as classics. I enjoy a bare bones car, especially one with some character. And as far as cachet with '944 dudes', take a look around...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-21-2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,665
Posted By venturaII
I used to prefer the facelifted interior, but the...

I used to prefer the facelifted interior, but the styling of the original has aged better than I thought it would, and I kind of like it now. It's more interesting than the facelift one, for lack of...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-21-2021, 08:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,665
Posted By venturaII
Depends what you call cheap. I've got a friend...

Depends what you call cheap. I've got a friend trying to sell me a 100% stock (with Fuchs) 30K mile '85 for mid teens. Total creampuff..just had belts, water pump and all other services done. Just...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-20-2021, 08:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,665
Posted By venturaII
1st gen 86 vs. Porsche 944

Just like the title says. Not a 944 S or Turbo, just the standard 2.5 liter, 160 bhp model. If it matters, it'd be a pre-facelift 944 (early 1985), with the early interior/dash. Track potential as...
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 12-07-2021, 09:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,262
Posted By venturaII
You have PM.

You have PM.
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