BRZ06 Official Curb Weight

[continuecrushing]

Originally Posted by thill

LS2 powered BRZ...

Where is the build thread???

X2!!!

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

And insist that they curl up and keep their mass low.

Couple midgets in the backseat would be best.

[Squishy]

Originally Posted by highlanderd

now everyone can stop telling me about how I ruined the balance of the car.

Doesn't matter what car you drive, there are always "purists" who demand no one ruin the car. Among maita owners, rx7 owners, blah blah there are always those who complain about how it's a shame to ruin a car by swapping engines. In the end that is the spirit of enthusiasts enjoying the car the way they want it. If it is so sacrilegious they should buy up every car to prevent blasphemy. yeah right ... it's a car.

I am curious though about space on the swap - is it with AC? How the hell did you fit the accessories in that engine bay, room for a Tremec 6060 or just mated to the stock tranny? I assume the latter so wonder how the gears will do with the increased torque.

[Mr.Jay]

post up build thread.

is there no law in the US like in Canada where you can only swamp in a newer engine?

[Brzetto]

Originally Posted by Ryuu0u

To be honest I don't even think a person over 150lbs can fit in this car lol So you should be good!

I know someone who is twice that, that can fit in these cars.

[Squishy]

Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

post up build thread.

is there no law in the US like in Canada where you can only swap in a newer engine?

I believe you can only put an engine newer or equal to the year of original make due to emission laws. So if a car has emissions in it from the year 2000 then you must have an equivalent motor that at least passes emissions of that make or better.

Kind of prevents people from putting in an old leaded gas engine from the old days into a modern car. If it is an offroad only vehicle then all bets are off

[Soclose09]

what ever makes you happy lol.. and yes do show the pics!

[bestwheelbase]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Couple midgets in the backseat would be best.

Amputees.

[ZDan]

I weighed my LS2 RX-7 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway over the weekend, 2983 lb. with 3/4-tank of fuel, 50/50 distribution (~49.5F/50.5R with me in it). 20 gallon tank, so -15gal*6.3 lb/gal => ~2890 lb. empty. It's up 100 lb over stock (with A/C, p/s, etc. btw), but that weight gain includes bigger brakes/wheels/tires, 2qt accusump with plumbing from back of car to front, and a 4-pt roll bar. Typical weight gain on an FD is ~50 lb, I'm kinda surprised that you gained 240 lb!

Car must be an absolute riot

[Brzetto]

Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

Amputees.

A four pack of people who are about 5'4 would fit in this car. So Sully Erna and David Draiman and their clones could fit in there.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by Squishy

Among maita owners, rx7 owners, blah blah there are always those who complain about how it's a shame to ruin a car by swapping engines.

To be fair, tossing out a rotary engine is a bit like crushing a Morgan or Alfa or Lancia or Ferrari or Porsche. Some may not care, but you're killing one of the few unique automotive options out there.

At least get an rx with a motor that's already blown up, shouldn't be hard to find

With an 86 I may not agree with getting rid of it, but it IS just a 2L boxer, nothing terribly unique or innovative about it. Yeah a step forward technologically and efficiency wise but nothing groundbreaking. I just think there are a few exceptions to your "who cares it's a car" statement.

[DeeezNuuuts83]

The rotary engine is a pain in the ass when it comes to real life. Yeah, it revs high, is unique, etc. But it consumes oil faster than most engines, consumes gas basically like a V-8, lacks usable torque and isn't exactly the most bulletproof, reliable motor out there.

[ZDan]

Originally Posted by DeeezNuuuts83

The rotary engine is a pain in the ass when it comes to real life. Yeah, it revs high, is unique, etc. But it consumes oil faster than most engines, consumes gas basically like a V-8, lacks usable torque and isn't exactly the most bulletproof, reliable motor out there.

The rotary *wishes* it consumed gas like a V8! My record in the LS2 RX-7 is 459 miles on 15.8 gallons, 29mpg. Generally get 25-27 on the highway. I don't know of any RX-7 that has gotten that kind of mpg. That said, I do get abysmal mileage in town, more like 15.

[DeeezNuuuts83]

To be fair, the LS is just ONE V-8. Not all of them have that uber flat torque curve combined with a crazy tall sixth gear. I remember when I used to post on rx8club.com, most people were getting 21-22 mpg on the HIGHWAY.