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Old 04-12-2012, 09:29 PM   #106
Genomaxter
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He is lost to us. He believe he can make a 2 ton car fast by putting "equal monies" into the suspension as an FR-S can into its engine and expect to compete. Engines are cheap to build compared to an entire chassis. He will learn that one day. The 2jz is an amazing motor. Its a relic now tho.

If it goes in an FRS, the car will become front heavy and the center of gravity will go up. It will also gain a good bit of weight. The wheel base isnt meant for the 2jz to be boosted anywhere near 600+ hp, you will just spin out trying to exit a corner if you get on it too soon and with it being front heavy you cant dive into corners or go through high speed corners since your rear isnt planted as well, so you would be holding back alot. Now take that 20k (very cheap estimate)you just spent converting that car into a 2jz "monster" and put that in an FA20 and it will be showing you its tail lights because it was already well balance, now has a bit more power and way better handling than before. And it will do it all easier. The 2jz is a proven power house, but the swap is anything but and the only people who could make such a car work have their own shop, years of knowledge, months or even years of time, and plenty of cash to do the R&D needed to make it happen. In short, no average joe will do it and make it work.

Last edited by Genomaxter; 04-12-2012 at 09:48 PM.
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