Buck531 Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 http://www.clubgp.com/newforum/tm.asp?m=4334482&p=1&mpage=1&tmode=1&smode=1&key=&language= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Well now....thats....interesting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Unique, but why put a shitty motor in such a reliable nice car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted May 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 If you read the entire thread I think he was trying to do it for under a grand. When it's all said an done and it drives, he was planning on putting a turbo on it. Shitty motor? Compared to what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 The 3800 is an extremely reliable, cheap motor. However, I can't say I would have put it in a KE25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 The 3800 is an extremely reliable, cheap motor. However, I can't say I would have put it in a KE25. Ditto but it will damn interesting to see how it turns out. Too bad I'll never know unless someone updates this thread. hint hint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhett Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Pretty cool, I wish I had time to do something like that... or swap a motor in my car.... damn working 12-14 hr days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 If you read the entire thread I think he was trying to do it for under a grand. When it's all said an done and it drives, he was planning on putting a turbo on it. Shitty motor? Compared to what? He could have swapped a 4AGE in it like he originally thought for less than a grand. I've bought two GTS parts cars for less than $400 a piece. Compared to any motor Toyota has, minus the 1ZZ (which is still super reliable, just consumes oil a lot). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 He could have swapped a 4AGE in it like he originally thought for less than a grand. I've bought two GTS parts cars for less than $400 a piece. Compared to any motor Toyota has, minus the 1ZZ (which is still super reliable, just consumes oil a lot). Off-topic: Get someone to change the spelling above your avatar. It's "fantasy" not "fanatsy" or whatever the hell it is. lol Been driving me crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Well, I love the idea, the fabrication leaves alot to be desired though. If he can get the front suspension geometry correct, that should be a very fun car. He may want to swap to a lower numerically rear gear also, I wish I could do the same with my 3800 powered FC but 3.90 is as low as Mazda went. I can testify to the durability and performance of the 3800 engines, mine has seen 7 trackdays without the slightest hint of a problem and runs quicker in the 1/4 mile than a TII. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 I love engine swap threads. There's a great one on Evom of a SR20DET swapped into a 510. Came out sweet. http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?t=231056 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Unique, but why put a shitty motor in such a reliable nice car. That motor makes more power stock than your built motors. True story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 That motor makes more power stock than your built motors. True story. Would you put a Viper engine in your Mulletbird just b/c it made more power stock vs stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Hmmm What do those car usually go for, if body is decent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Would you put a Viper engine in your Mulletbird just b/c it made more power stock vs stock? - That 3800 motor makes more power stock than your BUILT motor. - A stock Viper motor is more expensive than a built LT1/LS1 that would make more power than it. - Very questionable if a Viper motor would even fit. It may, but a BBC is quite the squeeze to get in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 - That 3800 motor makes more power stock than your BUILT motor. - A stock Viper motor is more expensive than a built LT1/LS1 that would make more power than it. - Very questionable if a Viper motor would even fit. It may, but a BBC is quite the squeeze to get in there. In defense of the 4AG, there are a couple out there making 350hp NA. I dont think a 3800 is making that bone stock. Sam, if you find an oiginal untouched TE2x chassis like that in decent condition they're dirt cheap.. 800-1500 dollars from an elderly. But ive seen them as high as 3-5k in mint condition. Check out Toyota3tc.com and see if there are any for sale right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted May 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 In defense of the 4AG, there are a couple out there making 350hp NA. I dont think a 3800 is making that bone stock. Sam, if you find an oiginal untouched TE2x chassis like that in decent condition they're dirt cheap.. 800-1500 dollars from an elderly. But ive seen them as high as 2-3k in mint condition. Check out Toyota3tc.com and see if there are any for sale right now. http://www.securemc.com/sites/folder13604/site_images_system/user/ttgt713dyno.jpg stock bottom end . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Just back from Putnam Park Road Course where my bone stock 3800 was passing an M3, C5 Z06, Lotus Exige, and numerous other cars. Long broad torque curve FTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed44 Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Very creative but idk if I would trust that custom idler pulley set-up he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonneVille Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Can somebody post pics? I decided a while back that I'd had enough of ClubBS and got myself banned so I wouldn't accidently fund them by having their ad-heavy site come up on a renamed link... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I give that guy serious credit on undertaking such an ambitious project...with a quarter of the tools I have...in a rental garage as big as the bed of my truck...for $1000. Good on ya, mate. Thanks for the link, Bucky. I'm going to check on that guy's thread from time to time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 bump, guy has made a lot of progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonneVille Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Can somebody post pics? I decided a while back that I'd had enough of ClubBS and got myself banned so I wouldn't accidently fund them by having their ad-heavy site come up on a renamed link... Requoted for inattention... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted July 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Requoted for inattention... It's not my fault you don't want to go there anymore.. There's a million pics. If you want to see them, go over there and look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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