Possible Engines for swap? (not your typical swap question)
#1
Possible Engines for swap? (not your typical swap question)
Im going to be helping my friend with a radical engine swap. Its a VH-45 out of an inifinty in a 240sx. Its a VERY RARE and Powerful swap. So it got me thinking. I was curious to do some radical swap. Something out of the ordinary as in no LS/T1, 383s, 327s, 454s. I want something that is FAIRLY easy to swap in but doesnt have to be a direct fit. I wanted to put in a 2GR-FE V6 from Toyota in but its set up for front wheel drive. So Im not sure if there is a way to make it into rear wheel drive but I kind of didnt think so. Let me know what ideas you have for an insane swap or if there is a way to make the 2GR work.
#3
Yeah I would say the 2JZ would work. Most of my buddies are into imports and stuff like that and I think I have heard them say that T56s can be attached to a 2JZ with the right bellhousing, but I'm not entirely sure. Since Z28/TA use T56s, I don't see why it would be an all out crazy swap, but then again, since it's an inline 6, it's longer than a SBC.
If your into inline 6, you could also try to get your hands on an E46 from an M3 or maybe even an E92 V8 from the never M3s. There's also VR6 from a dub can be built pretty serious. Sickest thing would be a boxer motor from an STI or an Evo motor (not sure of the name). There's quite a few possibilities and would be way cool to see.
If your into inline 6, you could also try to get your hands on an E46 from an M3 or maybe even an E92 V8 from the never M3s. There's also VR6 from a dub can be built pretty serious. Sickest thing would be a boxer motor from an STI or an Evo motor (not sure of the name). There's quite a few possibilities and would be way cool to see.
#4
Yeah I would say the 2JZ would work. Most of my buddies are into imports and stuff like that and I think I have heard them say that T56s can be attached to a 2JZ with the right bellhousing, but I'm not entirely sure. Since Z28/TA use T56s, I don't see why it would be an all out crazy swap, but then again, since it's an inline 6, it's longer than a SBC.
If your into inline 6, you could also try to get your hands on an E46 from an M3 or maybe even an E92 V8 from the never M3s. There's also VR6 from a dub can be built pretty serious. Sickest thing would be a boxer motor from an STI or an Evo motor (not sure of the name). There's quite a few possibilities and would be way cool to see.
If your into inline 6, you could also try to get your hands on an E46 from an M3 or maybe even an E92 V8 from the never M3s. There's also VR6 from a dub can be built pretty serious. Sickest thing would be a boxer motor from an STI or an Evo motor (not sure of the name). There's quite a few possibilities and would be way cool to see.
I think I might look into doing the 2jz swap than. Ive only seen it done in a 70's camaro. If your friends know of any right ups and/or parts list for the swap, that would be great.
#5
Yeah, I'll ask them about any stuff like that and what it might take for something like that. But would you be able to do a mid engine in a camaro? You would have the take the rear out, completely cut that whole section out and re-fab to fit the motor, make it work, and then cover it up into an actual engine bay. That might be way too much. I think AWD would be easier and cooler to do. Imagine AWD launches in a camaro!
#6
Yeah, I'll ask them about any stuff like that and what it might take for something like that. But would you be able to do a mid engine in a camaro? You would have the take the rear out, completely cut that whole section out and re-fab to fit the motor, make it work, and then cover it up into an actual engine bay. That might be way too much. I think AWD would be easier and cooler to do. Imagine AWD launches in a camaro!
#7
You can do just about anything with the right tools and skill. I would say the most important thing is clearance. One of the main problems with putting a bigger engine in a fourth gen is they are too tall. This may or may not be a problem with the engine you're thinking about using.
I wouldn't know where to start with a mid-engine set-up other than having to tear EVERYTHING out of the car.
Putting a Toyota engine in a Camaro isn't my thing, but it would definitely be unique.
I wouldn't know where to start with a mid-engine set-up other than having to tear EVERYTHING out of the car.
Putting a Toyota engine in a Camaro isn't my thing, but it would definitely be unique.
#8
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Start with a tape measure. Camaro bay is pretty shallow. I don't know you but do you have any idea what your doing? Do you know and understand Drive line angles? Do you have a machine shop or some fabication skills? To fab up engine like this it takes alot of test fits a car lift would make it 100 times easier since the motor installs from the bottom.
#9
You can do just about anything with the right tools and skill. I would say the most important thing is clearance. One of the main problems with putting a bigger engine in a fourth gen is they are too tall. This may or may not be a problem with the engine you're thinking about using.
I wouldn't know where to start with a mid-engine set-up other than having to tear EVERYTHING out of the car.
Putting a Toyota engine in a Camaro isn't my thing, but it would definitely be unique.
I wouldn't know where to start with a mid-engine set-up other than having to tear EVERYTHING out of the car.
Putting a Toyota engine in a Camaro isn't my thing, but it would definitely be unique.
#10
Start with a tape measure. Camaro bay is pretty shallow. I don't know you but do you have any idea what your doing? Do you know and understand Drive line angles? Do you have a machine shop or some fabication skills? To fab up engine like this it takes alot of test fits a car lift would make it 100 times easier since the motor installs from the bottom.