Engine Swaps and Kit Cars! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

merlin2111 · 01-25-2012, 12:45 PM

I have always had a thing for swapped beasts and crazy kit cars. I hope that down the line I will have the resources and time to tackle one of these projects. I was wondering if anyone else has any favorites that they hope to complete one day.

My dreams, an LSX powered Miata or RX7 or pretty much anything by Factory Five but more than likely their GTM racer.

http://www.flyinmiata.com/V8/

http://www.factoryfive.com/gtmhome.html

Anyone else have a project that they are working on or hope to be working on one day?

speed-wiz · 01-25-2012, 01:14 PM

I share your feelings on engine swaps. Just finished a 240Z with a SR20DET. That's replacing a cast iron inline 6 with an all aluminum, turbocharged 4-cylinder. More power, less weight, better weight distribution. Not a unique swap, but a good one. My most unique swap was the opposite: A Datsun 510 with a turbocharged inline 6:

And another 510 with a twin-turbo V6:

Dimman · 01-25-2012, 01:15 PM

Want to build me a Locost if I ever get a shop...

merlin2111 · 01-25-2012, 01:36 PM

Nice 240 swap. Another one I love is a 270z with an LSX dropped in. As you can probably tell I have a thing for LS engines lol.

Mitch · 01-25-2012, 04:57 PM

I've always wanted a Caterham 7 with an F20C. I just can't afford right now to spend that much on a car I can't daily drive.

ichitaka05 · 01-25-2012, 05:22 PM

First gen Celica GT fadtback w UZ engine swap & call it "Mini JDM Mustang" lol

Spaceywilly · 01-25-2012, 05:25 PM

factory five 818. Midengine, RWD, based off WRX donor car

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/.../818intro.html

It is the future home of my WRX

merlin2111 · 01-25-2012, 05:49 PM

^ wow that model slipped by me. That looks like a heck of a combination. That might be right up there depending on reviews and performance information. I can't wait to see real life photos.

Mr.Jay · 01-25-2012, 07:59 PM

73 Celica with 2JZ (bought a shell then had to beg the guy to take it back after figuring out I couldn't afford it) Always do your research 1st don't buy a dream is what this taught me soo naive I know

I would love to do a 240z with a LSX

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spaceywilly

factory five 818. Midengine, RWD, based off WRX donor car

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/.../818intro.html

It is the future home of my WRX

I read about this mann what a crazy car thats gonna be. Hope the release some pics or something soon tho its been in R&D for awhile

old greg · 01-25-2012, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimman

Want to build me a Locost if I ever get a shop...

+1

or an A-Mod, or a DSR... I can't decide.

merlin2111 · 01-25-2012, 10:33 PM

The first place concept looks pretty cool from the rear. If you google it though images of the front come up and its pretty nasty.

Neutral_Eyes · 01-25-2012, 11:20 PM

I would love to do an old Datsun Roadster with an SR20VE.

Cobra kit car would be pretty sweet too, those are head turners no matter what. I'd want to do it with something stupid like an Ecoboost 4 crate or something.

Guff · 01-26-2012, 01:13 AM

2JZ 240z project will happen one day! <3

WingsofWar · 01-26-2012, 01:17 AM

Mazda Furai Replica w/ 4Rotor

01-25-2012, 01:14 PM	#2
speed-wiz Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: MR2 Location: Atlanta Posts: 143 Thanks: 11 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I share your feelings on engine swaps. Just finished a 240Z with a SR20DET. That's replacing a cast iron inline 6 with an all aluminum, turbocharged 4-cylinder. More power, less weight, better weight distribution. Not a unique swap, but a good one. My most unique swap was the opposite: A Datsun 510 with a turbocharged inline 6: And another 510 with a twin-turbo V6: __________________ Speed-Wiz

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Neutral_Eyes Softparker Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: 2002 Mazda Miata Location: Arizona Posts: 618 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would love to do an old Datsun Roadster with an SR20VE. Cobra kit car would be pretty sweet too, those are head turners no matter what. I'd want to do it with something stupid like an Ecoboost 4 crate or something. Last edited by Neutral_Eyes; 02-23-2012 at 10:56 PM.

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