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Forum: Engine Swaps 10-05-2019, 01:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,380
Posted By Cookiemonster
I do find it interesting that even though this...

I do find it interesting that even though this poll has had a small sample size of 10...30% wish they hadn't done it and 20% have had more problems than anything after the swap, so basically 50% have...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-02-2019, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2,548
Views: 1,736,017
Posted By Cookiemonster
Thanks, those are some good options...totally...

Thanks, those are some good options...totally forgot about teh ebehyyy.

Would like to know, though, for a 9.5" wheel...is 285 too wide for say, Ventus RS-4's or Michelin SS? Don't want too soft of...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-01-2019, 05:27 PM
Replies: 2,548
Views: 1,736,017
Posted By Cookiemonster
Sorry should have mentioned budget...90% of my...

Sorry should have mentioned budget...90% of my budget is going into the swap itself, so a set of wheels costing 4K+ are out of the question.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-01-2019, 11:26 AM
Replies: 2,548
Views: 1,736,017
Posted By Cookiemonster
I'm looking for the widest tire I can run on a...

I'm looking for the widest tire I can run on a 18x9.5 wheel and 18x10" wheel with offsets ranging from +40 to as low as a +25 without having insane camber (3+ deg) or having to roll fenders. I'm not...
Forum: Engine Swaps 09-30-2019, 05:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,380
Posted By Cookiemonster
Though this is a good point, I'm more interested...

Though this is a good point, I'm more interested in those who have successfully completed a swap - so newp, didn't miss that question (yes, I'm gathering that you're using a good bit of truth in your...
Forum: Engine Swaps 09-30-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 87,377
Posted By Cookiemonster
I cannot tell you how awesome and helpful this...

I cannot tell you how awesome and helpful this list/cost of parts is.

I know shops are extremely hesitant on giving these kinds of figures out (obviously I wouldn't expect a shop to ever give...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-28-2019, 01:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,039
Posted By Cookiemonster
RallyBacker V2 Kit - Wheel/Tire Fitment

Well it looks like I'm going to be able to pull the trigger on the main parts of my build before the year is out...having said that, I was back and forth between the RocketBunny V2 and Rallybacker...
Forum: Engine Swaps 09-27-2019, 05:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,380
Posted By Cookiemonster
I'm sorry to hear you've had so many issues. ...

I'm sorry to hear you've had so many issues.

Mind if I ask what was wrong with the engine post-rebuild? I'd like to think that a rebuilt engine wouldn't have failure issues within 10k miles...
Forum: Engine Swaps 09-27-2019, 04:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,380
Posted By Cookiemonster
What engine swap did you go with on your 86?

What engine swap did you go with on your 86?
Forum: Engine Swaps 09-26-2019, 05:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,380
Posted By Cookiemonster
Poll: How many of you sold your swapped 86 vs are still happy with it today?

Let me get this issue out of the way first - I realize that some who have sold their 86 post swap may no longer be on the forum, so the poll stats themselves may not reflect that...hopefully some of...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-26-2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 282,662
Posted By Cookiemonster
Looks like he was running 335s..trying to see why...

Looks like he was running 335s..trying to see why he sold, if he in fact sold it.

NOTE: I made a typo in saying '305', meant to say 315/35 setup for the rears.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-26-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 448
Views: 230,483
Posted By Cookiemonster
Resurrecting thread to find out what ever...

Resurrecting thread to find out what ever happened to this car. Searched forum and couldn't find if it was sold or fixed...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-25-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 282,662
Posted By Cookiemonster
I'm reviving this thread from the dead because...

I'm reviving this thread from the dead because frankly, all of this stuff is too confusing to me.

I was thinking Volk TE37s w/ 18x10 285/35 in the fronts and running 18x11s 305/35 in the rears...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-24-2019, 08:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,932
Posted By Cookiemonster
Thanks for responses guys. After looking into...

Thanks for responses guys. After looking into wheel fitment and cost some more, I don't think I'm going to run these in 18x10 form after all.

I'm going to go widebody down the road, so I think I'm...
Forum: Engine Swaps 09-19-2019, 05:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,113
Posted By Cookiemonster
Steve - I know you said 750hp (assuming that's on...

Steve - I know you said 750hp (assuming that's on race gas, correct me if I'm wrong), but what kind of power are you expecting to put down on regular pump? E85?

Asking selfishly, as I'm trying to...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-19-2019, 05:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,932
Posted By Cookiemonster
Well, then...guess not : (

Well, then...guess not : (
Forum: Engine Swaps 09-07-2019, 11:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,113
Posted By Cookiemonster
Good stuff, Steve. I'm jealous of that rear end! ...

Good stuff, Steve. I'm jealous of that rear end!

I'm looking to do the same thing next year, with the exception of using stock instrument panel w/ PA's Motec system + harness.

Though I'm torn...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-06-2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,932
Posted By Cookiemonster
18" Work Emotion T5R - 2PC?

After doing some unsuccessful searching in this section of the forum, I have to ask - is anyone running 18x9.5 or 18x10 Work Emotion T5Rs (2pc version)?

I know you'd need the 5x100 -> 5x114.3...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-12-2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 127,238
Posted By Cookiemonster
YES! AT LAST!!!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: ...

YES! AT LAST!!!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

totally kidding, btw.:slap:


edit: Damn, I've been laser-focused on saving up for the 2J swap...but ~7k less for a 2.4L build is tempting...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-12-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 1,305
Views: 320,988
Posted By Cookiemonster
Sucks about the metal in the oil...best of luck...

Sucks about the metal in the oil...best of luck to you
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-15-2019, 10:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 25,198
Posted By Cookiemonster
Shoutout to Greenbean for randomly making a small...

Shoutout to Greenbean for randomly making a small contribution to the year old thread.
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-25-2019, 12:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,379
Posted By Cookiemonster
Good call out on the final drive. I need to take...

Good call out on the final drive. I need to take that into account as well when I pull the trigger on this swap.

Thanks for the local shop reco. I'll have to touch base with them. Do you know if...
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-22-2019, 08:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,379
Posted By Cookiemonster
Good stuff Steve. Do you have a build thread...

Good stuff Steve. Do you have a build thread going?

PURE PM'd me with a ballpark turnkey solution, and I'm trying to figure out the generalities of what that includes and doesn't include...i.e....
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-03-2019, 12:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,379
Posted By Cookiemonster
Understood on the 2 dozen invoices per customer....

Understood on the 2 dozen invoices per customer. May I ask what the tabs for your 'budget' builds that you posted here a while back amounted to and what exactly made them budget builds vs a normal...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-30-2019, 10:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,379
Posted By Cookiemonster
Not going to lie, I didn't think I was being...

Not going to lie, I didn't think I was being 'cheap' by thinking the build would cost 25-30k on top of the cost of the car itself, but it seems based on several members' experiences that it is more...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-24-2019, 10:23 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 103,924
Posted By Cookiemonster
Who would have thought an O-3 from the 53rd BCT...

Who would have thought an O-3 from the 53rd BCT would be a drifting maniac with a V8 swapped FRS.

Grats to you for breaking the mold...more officers should be like you...give my regards to Camp...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-24-2019, 09:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,379
Posted By Cookiemonster
Would you rather me PM you or e-mail you about...

Would you rather me PM you or e-mail you about additional parts required other than every part listed on your swap page and the labor cost involved if I'm running a stock 2J block/head?

I hear you...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-24-2019, 08:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,379
Posted By Cookiemonster
All good on the lack of response, didn't intend...

All good on the lack of response, didn't intend the initial name drop as any kind of commentary for you guys as a shop, I think the forum all know you guys are top notch people. I meant it so any...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-24-2019, 08:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,379
Posted By Cookiemonster
Ok, let me tackle it from the other angle,...

Ok, let me tackle it from the other angle, then...what can be left out while doing enough (mounting the engine and trans, modifying tunnel, etc.) to get the engine and trans mounted and operational?...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-24-2019, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,379
Posted By Cookiemonster
2JZ Swap - Looking for Labor Info from Swap Shops/XP'd Members

So let me qualify this thread by saying I've already tried getting in touch with Pure and a couple of local shops (Central FL & Southern FL) to no avail.

I'm trying to figure out ballpark labor...
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