Conversions & Swaps LSX Engines in Non-LSX Vehicles
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

A taste of our own medicine

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 09:52 PM
  #21  
91ZLS6's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver, BC
Default

Originally Posted by hookemdevils22
That's because twin turbos on an ls-series engine looks very suspiscious. Hell, the 2JZ only made a shade over 200 hp stock N/A.

I'm not against making stupid power with any setup, but people seem to think the Supra engines were direct descendents of the gods. In reality, they were built to handle boost, that's about it.

Don't get me wrong, it's a sick setup, although it sounds ricey. But congratulations on making 1000 hp with twin turbos. 750 streetable hp N/A is much more impressive.
Umm, 2JZ was 320hp stock?

Cool swap, and hella power production.

2JZ's are to import guys, what an LS1 is to a domestic guy. LS1's are swapped into far more things then 2JZ's are.

If this makes people so angry, ill build a RB26DETT to replace my LQ4.

Would be interesting! But i wouldnt do it.

Anyways, im impressed, cool car, nice power production.
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 11:42 PM
  #22  
Gray Ghost's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
From: Terrell, Texas
Default

Yeah I saw that...got my whole Hot Rod collection up for sale right now...in fact I got a ton of mags up for sale and only keeping the LS issue of Custom Trucks. It's pretty much the only one that pertains to my plan of having both trucks LS powered.

I'll swap a Chevy motor into anything...still dreaming of someday getting a Vega and going nuts, but a TOY motor in anything is not on the radar...they should be ashamed!

Speaking of that...has anyone swapped and LS into a Vega?
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 02:42 AM
  #23  
nighthawk15's Avatar
TECH Resident
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 749
Likes: 1
From: Spokane, WA
Default

I can't decide if that's fucked up or awesome. Nonetheless props to the builders. Very nice work.

And yes I would say the same about an LSx in a supra. I see the RX7s a bit different because Rotary's are **** for street driven performance applications.

Originally Posted by 91ZLS6
Umm, 2JZ was 320hp stock?

Cool swap, and hella power production.

2JZ's are to import guys, what an LS1 is to a domestic guy. LS1's are swapped into far more things then 2JZ's are.

If this makes people so angry, ill build a RB26DETT to replace my LQ4.

Would be interesting! But i wouldnt do it.

Anyways, im impressed, cool car, nice power production.
He said n/a, so he's probably talking about the non turbo models.
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 02:54 AM
  #24  
frojoe's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,806
Likes: 46
From: Vancouver BC, Canada
Default

I'll admit it does sound kinda weird hearing that come from the back of a camaro, and those exhaust tips are pretty excessive.
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 07:43 AM
  #25  
themachasy's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 474
Likes: 0
From: Miami, Florida
Default

The motors really don't do too well in terms of powerband or torque. V8 anyday for me. Interesting swap though, some chevy guy apparently watched tokyo drift a few too many times. Car looks super clean, can't complain about their build quality, just strange motor choice IMO.
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 09:12 AM
  #26  
Heavy85's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
Default

Yeah their terrible. Datsun IRS and all .... street driven to and from the track. This is before the turbo upgrade.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3qOWw2s-QM

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Z...40Z_104277.htm

PS - I have an LS1 in my Z but had to share this one

Cameron
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 12:51 PM
  #27  
jfg455's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 656
Likes: 0
From: nh
Default

they shoulda used a 69 firebird and told people they modded the origanal OHC straight six!! LOL!
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 02:37 PM
  #28  
petechapter50's Avatar
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Default

putting a 2jz in a 69 camaro is like giving a girl breast reduction surgery it was given this gift by god they smaked him in the face with it. shure it makes 1000 hp but to do that it must be making at least 35 to 40 psi if not more. and at that point you've lost you're street manners. plus the turbo is so big that it probiblly never ever spools up so yea it makes 1000 peak hp but avg hp is probiblly junk. i understand why they get mad when we put our engines in there cars but to me it makes sense....why put a huge turbo on a little motor and only make peak hp when you can just have some extra cubes and make power everywhere. as far as rotary engine swaps go i actually understand them the most, although i hate rotarys they are not to common and i could see how a enthusiast would hate to see them thrown away. but over all the the biggest problem with this camaro is the sound. if i ever herd a ricer flyby and turned around to see a camaro doing it .... i think i would cry .....end rant
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

 Brett Foote
story-1

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-8

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-9

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 02:54 PM
  #29  
dragcamaro's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 396
Likes: 0
Default

i think it was kinda out of taste to do it to a 69. ive always wanted to take a supra and a camaro and switch the drivelines out. ls in the toy and the 2jz in the camaro. just to **** everyone off haha
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 02:59 PM
  #30  
davidadavila's Avatar
TECH Regular
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 450
Likes: 1
Default

i dont like like the car really i just dont agree with th emotor its totally out of place and like mentioned before that cant be a driver....it just shows that with enough money anything could be done....whats next a camaro hybrid?
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 03:32 PM
  #31  
Broke EF's Avatar
9 Second Club
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,194
Likes: 249
From: IL
Default

Bunch of whiny bitches around here.

Sean
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 06:12 PM
  #32  
91ZLS6's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver, BC
Default

Originally Posted by Broke EF
Bunch of whiny bitches around here.

Sean
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 06:26 PM
  #33  
iansane's Avatar
TECH Regular
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 415
Likes: 0
From: Bothell, WA
Default

Originally Posted by petechapter50
putting a 2jz in a 69 camaro is like giving a girl breast reduction surgery it was given this gift by god they smaked him in the face with it. shure it makes 1000 hp but to do that it must be making at least 35 to 40 psi if not more. and at that point you've lost you're street manners. plus the turbo is so big that it probiblly never ever spools up so yea it makes 1000 peak hp but avg hp is probiblly junk. i understand why they get mad when we put our engines in there cars but to me it makes sense....why put a huge turbo on a little motor and only make peak hp when you can just have some extra cubes and make power everywhere. as far as rotary engine swaps go i actually understand them the most, although i hate rotarys they are not to common and i could see how a enthusiast would hate to see them thrown away. but over all the the biggest problem with this camaro is the sound. if i ever herd a ricer flyby and turned around to see a camaro doing it .... i think i would cry .....end rant
Dude, I can't read this thread with all the sand flowing from you guys.

Engine swaps that make ridiculous power are awesome no matter how you cut it. Especially with all the work involved in brand swapping. If you can't appreciate a car with a swapped motor and 1000hp then don't consider yourself a car nut; more a GM nut, ford nut, yota nut or whatever motor you prefer.

I'd never do it, but it's cool nonetheless.
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 06:37 PM
  #34  
MasterMindMotorsport's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
From: S. Michigan
Default

thats deplorable
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 07:07 PM
  #35  
frojoe's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,806
Likes: 46
From: Vancouver BC, Canada
Default

Originally Posted by Broke EF
Bunch of whiny bitches around here.

Sean
Originally Posted by iansane
Engine swaps that make ridiculous power are awesome no matter how you cut it. Especially with all the work involved in brand swapping. If you can't appreciate a car with a swapped motor and 1000hp then don't consider yourself a car nut; more a GM nut, ford nut, yota nut or whatever motor you prefer.

I'd never do it, but it's cool nonetheless.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 07:44 PM
  #36  
jbsjunk's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
From: West Mich
Default

1 - Sick car, interesting swap. Thumbs up.
2 - It's a 67, not a 69.
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:20 PM
  #37  
sixtoes1313's Avatar
Staging Lane
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 62
Likes: 1
Default

yea I dont care if its a toyo motor. Thats is one sick swap that really interests me. Not to mention it makes huge HP and looks extremely fun to drive! I'd take it! lol.
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:32 PM
  #38  
NMJ87T2's Avatar
Staging Lane
iTrader: (26)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
From: Sunshine State
Default

Real gearheads do these types of swaps to be unique. I put an LS1 in my RX7...so what. I plan on putting a rotary engine in a 240Z... who cares??

I do it because I love fast cars. I love building cars to suit my taste, not yours. I think that this is an awesome swap. Bravo to a job well done!
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 02:05 PM
  #39  
hookemdevils22's Avatar
12 Second Club
15 Year Member
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,411
Likes: 8
From: Tempe, AZ
Default

Originally Posted by 91ZLS6
Umm, 2JZ was 320hp stock?
Check the facts. The -GTE version in the Supra was 320 hp. The 2JZ-GE (non-turbo) made between 215 and 230 hp depending on application. My point is that they make no power N/A - anyone can throw turbos onto an engine and make huge numbers. It's still a nicely-done project, though.

The addition of twin turbochargers, jointly developed by Toyota with Hitachi, in sequential configuration had raised its commercially-cited output from 225 hp to the, then, industry maximum of 280 hp at 5600 rpm. In its first appearance, torque was advertised as 320 lbft to be later recited as 335 lbft with the introduction VVT-i in 1997. The mutually-agreed, industry-wide output ceiling was enforced by Japan's now-defunct "Gentlemen's Agreement" exclusively between Japanese automakers selling to the Japanese domestic market. For the North American and European markets, power was raised to 320 hp DIN (229 kW) at 5600 rpm.
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_JZ_engine
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 02:10 PM
  #40  
schwoch1's Avatar
On The Tree
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 135
Likes: 2
From: Burlington, Wisconsin
Default

Originally Posted by Gray Ghost

Speaking of that...has anyone swapped and LS into a Vega?
Workin on it, slowly but surely

Mike
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:27 AM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE