For those considering the V8 swap, and wanting pictures...

[Aries]

Here's a ling to some pictures from it

the KA pics are of the old motor.

Warning, these pics may not be dial up friendly...

http://www.midnight-racing.org/lt1swap/

Please note that there is a lot of custom work involved in a swap like this.This is the first time that this motor swap has been done, and it got really expensive.

[Dano]

THATS SACRALIGIOUS (SP) :angryfire ...mixing imports with domestics... WELL I NEVER! seriously, i need to go wash my eyes.

-Dan

[`def-zero]

only in texas.

haha im just playin' that things gonna be quick when will you have it running by?

[jrc90240sx]

Looks good. now we just need some vedio of you kicking some butt. Kinda like that LT1 SC 240Z.

[wingzero]

Dude that's insane. You are the man, just for pulling off that much work, and doing something original. Damn that thing must be a rocket.......

[MaineExport]

Bye bye sweet little s14 chassis! Once that engine is tuned to its potential.... you're going to have a twisted up pile of garbage that used to be a sweet 240!

I seriously hope you guys built a support structure for it. Unibody cars shouldn't be subjected to that kind of weight and torque when they were designed for much less stress.

I like your idea.... and it ought to be a blast to drive!!! What is the weight distribution like now?

[Nismo_Freak]

Now that i've seen this car in person I must say at first glance your like "WTF!?" ... but its a beast and it will dominate all. Me and Aries have a few ideas for an S13 as well... perhaps you will see it in a few months muahhahaha. Also me and Aries are looking to start a biz down in Texas for all you Texas Nissan owners. We plan to work with Daunttless as well... perhaps as a shop partnership of sorts.

[Bizz]

that is one daring swap.......can't wait to see video of that beast in action. the first 5.0 stang you :chainsaw is gonna pop his eyes outta his head.

[I H8 UR DSM]

very nice...keep us updated : )

[Tino]

woops... saw a chevy heart in a nissan

[macdaddy]

wireing that beast must have been a *****! Said before and Ill say it again can only happen in Texas!! so much for near perfect weight distribution.

[Aries]

All of the credit for the wiring and custom frame creations/stiffenings goes to Xtreme Technologies here in Houston.I was there to help, and supervise, but they're the real miracle workers.The driveshaft will be in today, along with the built TH-350 3 speed automatic transmission.

Wednesday night it should be out kicking butt.I'll get some video, and have it all uploaded to my website http://www.midnight-racing.org later this week.

I can always be reached by email for those with questions, or on the boards here.

Aries[email protected]

[milo]

Um, i get "FORBIDDEN" when I try to view it D:

[Aries]

I am updating my site, it will be back up shortly.

[1991240xs]

i still wanna see some pics man..hurry up~

[sultan]

i want to see the pics, too. hell, i could have driven to houston and back since i first tried to see the pics this morning. hmm, maybe i'll do that.

[Zebrahead]

Um, i get "FORBIDDEN" when I try to view it D:

Me too.

Nick.

[Aries]

I'm sorry guys, my server crashed yesterday, and I haven't had time to get it up again.

I'll try and get them up in my Yahoo dirrectory or something for you.

[BuudWeizErr]

Here you go, I mirrored it for you. I downloaded the pics when this thread first started.

http://www.forumpix.com/lt1swap/

[stickgoat]

Sweet. Nice job man. Props on all that work.

[sultan]

how old/ how many miles does the engine have? also, in your sig it says 385 rwhp with true dual exhaust and freemods, what else has been done to the motor, as an lt1 didn't make any more than 315. hell, the ls6 only puts out that much to the crank.

[UncleBen]

thats awesome. i just can't get used to it, having a domestic heart in import body, but its unique, so kudos. i'm sure it'll fly

[Aries]

how old/ how many miles does the engine have? also, in your sig it says 385 rwhp with true dual exhaust and freemods, what else has been done to the motor, as an lt1 didn't make any more than 315. hell, the ls6 only puts out that much to the crank.

Motor has been changed from iron heads to aluminum, and the heads have been ported with larger valves installed.1.6 roller rockers were also used in place of the stock 1.52's.There is also a small ammount of nitrous on the car. (50hp)

But the nitrous will be coming off soon in favor of a larger cam, and a Vortech S-Trim supercharger.

[MikeS14240sx]

Thats great stuff man. truely different. Need more pictures!!!!!!!!!! Keep us updated:)

[Lepchitz1]

ya definately keep us updated!

[red240ne]

i wanna hear that baby rumble!! that will definitely be a first for all of us, and it will for sure turn me on. I still don't think it will register in my brain until i see it in person. god that's crazy, i still can't believe it.

[Aries]

I'm going to go and take some more pictures tomarrow, and probably this weekend I'll have some video to put up and let you hear it, see it, and watch it eat a friend of mine's LS1 Trans Am for lunch

[Anand]

how much did this whole project cost you?

[Aries]

the total cost on the V8 conversion is about $12,000 including the motor, transmission, and all the extra toys and custom frame & chassey reinforcements.

[irish stout]

Say if I wanted to just get the motor in and running, without worrying about the chassis yet, how much would it cost just to get it to fit in? (Not including the cost of the engine)

And P.S. did you make any CAD drawings/etc... of custom pieces that you'd be willing to share?(or sell?)