240SX with smallblock question

[dfw240_EE]

OK, this one is even more insane than a smallblock, but there is an english company making mini-V8's for kit cars. They are 2.0, 2.6, or 3.0L, rev out to about 10,500RPM, flat-plane crankshaft, all aluminum. Extraordinarily expensive, but they are supposed to push out 300+HP from the crate.

Now that may be worth a look http://www.radicalmotorsport.c...x.php

I would be willing to wager that the understeer problem could possibly be managed through proper suspension setup, but that would take alot of work. That sums it up right there, alot of work. But if you put your love into it, and know what you are doing, it should turn out great.

[Nismo_Freak]

OK, this one is even more insane than a smallblock, but there is an english company making mini-V8's for kit cars. They are 2.0, 2.6, or 3.0L, rev out to about 10,500RPM, flat-plane crankshaft, all aluminum. Extraordinarily expensive, but they are supposed to push out 300+HP from the crate.

Now that may be worth a look http://www.radicalmotorsport.c...x.php

I would be willing to wager that the understeer problem could possibly be managed through proper suspension setup, but that would take alot of work. That sums it up right there, alot of work. But if you put your love into it, and know what you are doing, it should turn out great.

Thats a cool engine... sounds really sweet too.

Sure you could get it to handle alright, it's just more work and more compromise.

[Chingon]

If you want to get technical we can add up every little aspect of the V8 swap and you will get more than about 70 lbs. worth of additional weight you are not entering into your ideology.

I wouldn't trust that link you posted, the website claims stock RB20DET redline of 8000 RPM. A few of the other numbers don't add up either.

Sorry you aren't gonna make me believe that a physically larger V8 engine with an iron block, 2 heads, 2 steel exhaust manifolds, and supporting ancilleries is going to weigh the same.

cool...I'm not trying to convince anyone, just presenting both sides of the coin. Btw, the 1st number I posted came from Asad Aboobaker, who searched the weights himself from English roadster swap pages.

[Aries]

Except for AZ, 420_240sx and Arrow, you are all uninformed snobs.You complain about domestics hating on imports and yet you sit here spouting the same poop.

think before you speak noob. Many of the people in this thread have seen or ridden in my, or one of my other creations race car. Understeer is an understatement.

If you want specific information I can be reached ar [email protected] any time.