Confusing Engine Swaps thread.... - Page 6 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

HunterGreene · 06-18-2013, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pwr_wrx

Currently am doing a B18c5 swap into a 1959 Morris Mini with the great @Guff!

Just watch out for Pianos.

Stephens · 06-20-2013, 02:42 AM

B16b reverse rotation RWD Escort.

I would love to be able to afford to do a reverse rotation B swap into a Datsun Roadster. Is it justifiable? No.

Mim · 06-20-2013, 03:06 AM

This thread reminded me of a Merlin V12 powered 55 Chevy clip I once saw so dug it up for inclusion for some giggles.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIj2GVfua84"]Merlin V12 Powered 55 Chevy - YouTube[/ame]

sho220 · 06-20-2013, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by usptwins

Only engine swap i can see being justified, is a newer motor in an older car that it came with. Or, at least stick with the same manufacturer. In extreme cases, if you have to do a motor swap with a diff brand, then you bought the wrong car/truck.

Quite the pioneering spirit you have there...

usptwins · 06-20-2013, 06:01 PM

True story

OrbitalEllipses · 06-20-2013, 06:31 PM

Compound turbocharged rotary 13B swap into a BRZ...someone do it!

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Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

My buddy just LS1 swapped a 996 911. It's amazing.

I'd take a Carrera RS with an LS2 swap...

HunterGreene · 06-21-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by usptwins

Only engine swap i can see being justified, is a newer motor in an older car that it came with. Or, at least stick with the same manufacturer. In extreme cases, if you have to do a motor swap with a diff brand, then you bought the wrong car/truck.

Wait, what? I think you missed the point...on a lot of things.

SVTSHC · 06-21-2013, 10:09 AM

351 Windsor, T5 Transmission and 8" mustang LSD in a 2001 ZX3 Focus.

I almost wanted to do that same swap myself... would have been sooo much fun.

charged86 · 06-21-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 7thgear

Personally seen a Miata with LS swap, perfectly done, with 50/50 weight distribution, doing laps at Mosport GP. You couldn't tell it apart from a regular NA miata on the street... aside from the 18's.

alos,

not so much a swap, but this is the most ridiculous thing on wheels that i know off.

http://awesomobile.com/cardboard-porsche/

Its not ridiculous. Its actually brilliant.

Levi · 06-21-2013, 11:04 AM

I don't get the swaps.

For me swapping must make sense or have a certain purpose but random swaps just for doing it... I can get the fun some might have, but it never really is that fun, it can be very frustrating.

Swaps that make sense to me:

- Lotus Elise/Exige with Honda F20C/F22C
- BMW 1M E82 with BMW S65
- BMW Z4 E89 with BMW S65
- BMW 3 Series with BMW S62
- BMW M3 E46 with BMW P60
- Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT86 with EJ20/EJ22/EJ25 (until new WRX with new FA engine)
- Honda NSX with Mugen MF408S (longitudinally mounted)
- Porsche 987/981 with 997/991 GT3 engine

I wouldn't swap any engine any how. Weight distribution is an important thing. It is not only about more power/torque, handling must not be affected IMO. But if it is only for drag-racing, a GT-R will do it fine.

Deki · 06-21-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by wparsons

If you put the EJ25 with AWD drivetrain into it with the motor in the back you would have to mount it backwards compared to normal, which would give you 1 forward gear and 5 or 6 reverse gears.

No amount of ingenuity will make an engine spin backwards.

It would spin the right way if you also installed it upside down but that would be a disaster having the oil pan on the top of the engine constantly draining into the crankcase.

Not sure if serious...

usptwins · 06-21-2013, 04:15 PM

What and how am i missing something? Think what i said is perfectly logical

wparsons · 06-21-2013, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deki

Not sure if serious...

I wasn't seriously suggesting to install it upside down, but if you do install it upside down then it'll reverse the rotation of the wheels compared to the body.

It's easy (and possibly common) to do it with live axles. Not so probable with a full transmission.

To picture it, spin the wheels on a toy car in one direction, then turn the car upside down and notice which way the wheels are spinning.

I fully realize running an engine upside down wouldn't work in the slightest.

HunterGreene · 06-21-2013, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wparsons

I fully realize running an engine upside down wouldn't work in the slightest.

Somewhere out there, someone just said:

06-20-2013, 06:01 PM	#75
usptwins Toyota Soul Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 96 taco Location: Louisiana Posts: 528 Thanks: 725 Thanked 99 Times in 78 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	True story __________________ No replacement for Displacement??? Tell that to the people with a 2JZ.

06-21-2013, 10:09 AM	#78
SVTSHC (ﾉಥ益ಥ)ﾉ Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: 2015 Series Blue BRZ Location: Bronx Posts: 1,393 Thanks: 930 Thanked 625 Times in 365 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	351 Windsor, T5 Transmission and 8" mustang LSD in a 2001 ZX3 Focus. I almost wanted to do that same swap myself... would have been sooo much fun. __________________ "Sweet Subaru, sweet Subaru, send your BRZ unto me, for the roads of the unworthy must be baptized in speed and glory." ~Zaku

06-21-2013, 04:15 PM	#82
usptwins Toyota Soul Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 96 taco Location: Louisiana Posts: 528 Thanks: 725 Thanked 99 Times in 78 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What and how am i missing something? Think what i said is perfectly logical __________________ No replacement for Displacement??? Tell that to the people with a 2JZ.

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Stephens Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S - MT - Asphalt Location: Hoover, AL Posts: 51 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	B16b reverse rotation RWD Escort. I would love to be able to afford to do a reverse rotation B swap into a Datsun Roadster. Is it justifiable? No.

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Mim Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: MY11 Maxima 350st, MY15 BRZ Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 534 Thanks: 304 Thanked 342 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This thread reminded me of a Merlin V12 powered 55 Chevy clip I once saw so dug it up for inclusion for some giggles. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIj2GVfua84"]Merlin V12 Powered 55 Chevy - YouTube[/ame]

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Levi Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: Toyota Location: Germany Posts: 1,202 Thanks: 134 Thanked 138 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't get the swaps. For me swapping must make sense or have a certain purpose but random swaps just for doing it... I can get the fun some might have, but it never really is that fun, it can be very frustrating. Swaps that make sense to me: - Lotus Elise/Exige with Honda F20C/F22C - BMW 1M E82 with BMW S65 - BMW Z4 E89 with BMW S65 - BMW 3 Series with BMW S62 - BMW M3 E46 with BMW P60 - Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT86 with EJ20/EJ22/EJ25 (until new WRX with new FA engine) - Honda NSX with Mugen MF408S (longitudinally mounted) - Porsche 987/981 with 997/991 GT3 engine I wouldn't swap any engine any how. Weight distribution is an important thing. It is not only about more power/torque, handling must not be affected IMO. But if it is only for drag-racing, a GT-R will do it fine.

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