v8 swap in an s13

[kamikazestorm420]

i personally dont like how ppl put a v8 into a 240 but who cares .. its their money so i dont really care ..just because you dont like it, you dont have to go all crazy about it.so why dont mods lock up this thread because its stupid.

[hamsturbation]

for the people who claim pushrod motors are "dinosaur motors" you DO know that OHC engines have been around almost as long as OHV engines right?you also seem to forget that both nissan and toyota make v8s now, so they must be gay to right? right?what about all the british sports cars that have used american power in their sports cars..are they gay too?its nice to see there are people who really care about performance, and not just the "i got an import" lifestyle crowd

[skydragoness]

for the people who claim pushrod motors are "dinosaur motors" you DO know that OHC engines have been around almost as long as OHV engines right?you also seem to forget that both nissan and toyota make v8s now, so they must be gay to right? right?what about all the british sports cars that have used american power in their sports cars..are they gay too?its nice to see there are people who really care about performance, and not just the "i got an import" lifestyle crowd

To the people who are adamantly against about putting a v8 into a 240, they are just in shock and dismay. Most people don't understand why anyone would want to undertake the task of putting a v8 into a 240 when there are so many other engine option available that are more direct. Personally, i don't like it, unless it were to be a drag-racing car i can't see it working out for the car's driveability at all. IMO, i feel that the 240 is a curve-carver not a straight-liner, just take a look at the independent 4-wheel suspension. It was the new thing at the time, and it still proves to be one of the cars' strongpoints.

This is all opinions really, and like someone else previously stated; it's all about how much $ you have and what you want to do with it. And that's all that matters--even if other people disagree.

[Altiman94]

I'd love to have a sbc in my 240. Just think about the power that is availible in that car.

[Chingon]

To the people who are adamantly against about putting a v8 into a 240, they are just in shock and dismay. Most people don't understand why anyone would want to undertake the task of putting a v8 into a 240 when there are so many other engine option available that are more direct. Personally, i don't like it, unless it were to be a drag-racing car i can't see it working out for the car's driveability at all. IMO, i feel that the 240 is a curve-carver not a straight-liner, just take a look at the independent 4-wheel suspension. It was the new thing at the time, and it still proves to be one of the cars' strongpoints.

This is all opinions really, and like someone else previously stated; it's all about how much $ you have and what you want to do with it. And that's all that matters--even if other people disagree.

You see, this is the argument many bring up...but just like the example I posted about the rx7, balance can be easily achieved w/the right engine. The 13b (rotary engine) is lighter than the ka, and the Ls1 (corvette engine) was even lighter than the rotary. Again, it's all about picking the right v8 (ls1 and lt1's being my fav's) to work for you. I don't see how the excellent torque and horsepower curve would not benefit an s13 in every application, not to mention the obviously better center of gravity (if done like in the fc).

In other words, if it has been done in an fc to work just as good (or better) than the stock engine did, why would it not work on an "inferior" s13/s14.

[Ubernoober]

the engine makes a car .

Actually, most performance drivers would argue that the chassis makes the car. The engine is simply motivation.

[MECPInstaller]

But doesn't it all boil down to the how good your driver is? could have a retarded midget (no offense to them) in a ferrari lose to a stock car driver in a yugo.Alright i just realized that was kind of off topic lol, back to the V8 Lovin

[emperor_lunchbox]

ok this post is too long to read all the way thru, so if some one already posred this then... oops.

i saw this a while age when i was first looking for a 240. its a 240 with a V8.

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/261903/3

[Ubernoober]

Ok, while I love my V8's and can dig on that swap, I need to say one thing.... bleh, its carburated. Would have been so much cooler injected.

[Aries]

that car has been for sale on EBay for ever.Original price was $600 cause he couldn't get it to run (bad fuel pump) then he got it all running and posted it for $5k. It's been on and off ebay from the same seller a hundred times or so.

BTW, if you're gonna do the swap, atleast make it look good. Gawd what a piece of sh*t.

[MECPInstaller]

Aries what happened to the lime creek page, i'm wanting to see some pictures of your cars again. Is there anywhere i can go to see them?

[Juujai]

That's your opinion. Enough said it can be compared to religion and other stuff. if people believe in god or whatever that doesnt mean i gotta believe in that. nobody can have it their way in this world just because they dont believe in something doesnt mean that they gotta go all nuts some people may say all american cars are xXXX but some dont you choose what you wanna do if you like nissans they thats cool other people may not like it but so what just do it. like my friends mom believes in jesus so much and crap always telling me to go to church i respect her n i just say i dont believe in it but i dont tell her f this and f that jesus is blah blah you know thats just opinion i dont have to say anything if i dont like it its cool i just stay passive. theres a lot of dumb stuff in this world i cant do anything about i just stay passive n watch

wars start because of mf opinions dont u realize it wont get anywhere even if you keep arguing

[MECPInstaller]

Off the topic again but hey Juujai, only one post. that must mean you new Welcome to Nico.. you'll have fun here, ok now back to the v8 show. Damn i've got to stop hijacking this thread lol.

[Aries]

lol, my new site will be up shortly and I'll post a link.