BRZ06 Official Curb Weight - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

xDBOYx · 06-06-2013, 10:50 PM

Ganthrithor · 06-06-2013, 10:51 PM

I wonder if a Porsche flat six would fit in our cars :P

jonnyozero3 · 06-06-2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ganthrithor

I wonder if a Porsche flat six would fit in our cars :P

Or a 3.0L FA30 H-six...

strat61caster · 06-06-2013, 11:24 PM

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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.

You could say that about pretty much every engine built before 1975, should we get rid of those too?

Not everything is about what's on the paper, I mean you're here, does it really have to be explained?

DeeezNuuuts83 · 06-06-2013, 11:29 PM

No, because those are engines that are close to 40 years old. We're talking about the most recent rotary engines made maybe 10 years ago. I'll hold more recently built motors to different standards than ones from decades ago for obvious reasons.

ZDan · 06-07-2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DeeezNuuuts83

Sounds cool... but an LS2-powered BRZ wouldn't exactly be a "BRZ06" though. Should you find a used LS7 though...

With LS3 or L92 heads, LS3 intake/injectors, and a mild cam, the LS2 can easily make LS7 power

Maybe I should call my car an RX-Z07...

MannyO · 06-07-2013, 09:28 AM

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLK8lUYneyY"]BRZ w/ LS2 hood drop.wmv - YouTube[/ame]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=379125405520924

DantKR · 06-07-2013, 10:19 AM

Please learn how to use your phone. Turn it sideways... /rage

highlanderd · 06-07-2013, 11:06 AM

I'm working on the build thread now. The car has a T56 trans, and all the accessories still function like A/C, heat, etc.

The T56 sits farther rear than the BRZ trans, so I don't think the weight balance will be as far off as people think. I'm getting the alignment done today so I'll weigh it.

nonicname · 06-07-2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by highlanderd

I weighed my LS2 powered BRZ today...

3040lbs wet with a full tank of gas. Looks like I only gained about 240lbs of muscle vs. my stock weigh in of 2800lbs.

As long as I keep fat passengers out of it, now everyone can stop telling me about how I ruined the balance of the car.

you ruined the balance of your car.
you could've got a corvette for the same money lol

highlanderd · 06-07-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by nonicname

you ruined the balance of your car.
you could've got a corvette for the same money lol

I love comments like these.

First, I'm glad you're an expert on chassis dynamics and have the corner weights of my car.

Second, I've owned a 2011 Z06, so yes, I could have bought one, but as with anyone else who is a true gearhead... it isn't nearly as cool.

I also have a GT-R... should I waste my money to make an AWD BRZ next?

highlanderd · 06-07-2013, 12:25 PM

I just posted the build thread.

suaveflooder · 06-07-2013, 12:39 PM

The balance of the car will be thrown off for sure. It's built for a little tiny 4 banger. At the same time, WHO CARES?! This is an AWESOME swap! Nicely done!

Edit: Just saw the build thread. Everything that would have REALLY thrown the car off has been taken care of. Brakes and suspension mostly. The weight of the tranny and rear end will help with evening out the car being nose heavy. Those T56's are not light.

DeeezNuuuts83 · 06-07-2013, 12:39 PM

Link?

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Ganthrithor Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: '13 BRZ, '06 997, Other Things(TM) Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,078 Thanks: 1,715 Thanked 670 Times in 351 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wonder if a Porsche flat six would fit in our cars :P

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DeeezNuuuts83 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2006 Evo IX SE Location: Southern California Posts: 997 Thanks: 115 Thanked 254 Times in 170 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No, because those are engines that are close to 40 years old. We're talking about the most recent rotary engines made maybe 10 years ago. I'll hold more recently built motors to different standards than ones from decades ago for obvious reasons.

06-07-2013, 10:19 AM	#36
DantKR Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Drives: Subaru BRZ LT Location: NC Posts: 759 Thanks: 7 Thanked 124 Times in 71 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Please learn how to use your phone. Turn it sideways... /rage

06-07-2013, 11:06 AM	#37
highlanderd Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ w/ LS2 Location: Wallingford, CT Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 34 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm working on the build thread now. The car has a T56 trans, and all the accessories still function like A/C, heat, etc. The T56 sits farther rear than the BRZ trans, so I don't think the weight balance will be as far off as people think. I'm getting the alignment done today so I'll weigh it.

06-07-2013, 12:25 PM	#40
highlanderd Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ w/ LS2 Location: Wallingford, CT Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 34 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just posted the build thread.

06-07-2013, 12:39 PM	#41
suaveflooder Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: San Diego Posts: 2,295 Thanks: 2,708 Thanked 1,052 Times in 664 Posts Mentioned: 29 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The balance of the car will be thrown off for sure. It's built for a little tiny 4 banger. At the same time, WHO CARES?! This is an AWESOME swap! Nicely done! Edit: Just saw the build thread. Everything that would have REALLY thrown the car off has been taken care of. Brakes and suspension mostly. The weight of the tranny and rear end will help with evening out the car being nose heavy. Those T56's are not light.

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