Buckeye1647545503 Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 So my Roommate, Best friend ,and I bought a car to run drag week 2016 in...... We are planning a 5.3/4l80 and boost. More pics and what not to come. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=959&pictureid=8396 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=959&pictureid=8395http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=959&pictureid=8394 I should also mention this is a budget build so I'm looking for quality used parts that you all may have spare. I have an engine lined up but still need a good usable 4l80, a boost friendly cam that works with stock pistons. I am a Ford guy as I'm sure most of you know but with this project we are going ls for two reasons. One and manly I want to do something different. Two .. It's cheap...ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted December 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 Also it's a Cr slut because I am the fourth Cr member to own this car... That I know of.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 sam's old car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted December 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 sam's old car? Sam, Jeff H, and Farkas lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Why not go with something unique like a 3SGTE or a 4AGE instead of just hopping onto the LS bandwagon like 99% of the projects out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff1647545513 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Just jump on the LS bandwagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Why not go with something unique like a 3SGTE or a 4AGE instead of just hopping onto the LS bandwagon like 99% of the projects out there? I guessing because he wants to go fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 I guessing because he wants to go fast. Yup and for cheap, plentiful parts at any parts store. Ect ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Why not go with something unique like homo buttsex instead of just hopping onto the straight bandwagon like 99% of the men out there? ^ ftfy, since you basically said the exact same thing. Why does everyone do LS swaps? Because more often than not, it's the most appealing option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismopc Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 I'll just put this here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonrottes Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Sounds like a hell of a project... but should be hella fun once it is finished. I don't know shit about Corollas... but I know the whole wedging a LS into a tiny engine bay...and some wiring, so if you need some extra help just hit me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted December 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Well being as I'm a Ford guy I'm doing an ls swap to learn something new, also I've found about every kind of Toyota based swap but strangely no ls swap. So it will be a little unique. Then the third point is a 1uz (or whatever) makes 265 HP and uses Lexus parts($$) the 2jz is all $$ if watching Alex and Matt's supras show me anything. We aren't aiming for a competive drag car just a fun toy that we can build on as we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 I don't think they are too concerned with what the car currently has, but more of a cheap lightweight base to go from. It won't take too much money to do s13 lower control arms/s13 or Q45 brakes up front and a ford 8.8 out back with a ladder bar. A cage will give the car all the support it needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted December 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) Brakes and rear suspension is a pretty easy fix once you have a running car. Again I understand what is involved and thanks for your unsolicited opinion cdk 4219. Edited December 28, 2015 by Buckeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted December 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 I don't think they are too concerned with what the car currently has, but more of a cheap lightweight base to go from. It won't take too much money to do s13 lower control arms/s13 or Q45 brakes up front and a ford 8.8 out back with a ladder bar. A cage will give the car all the support it needs. Yes an 8.8 will be out back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 So I need some input on things. 1.What is the easiest bracket setup on a 5.3 to run an alternator and the oe water pump? Maybe change to a groved pulley and move alt to other side maybe? 2. Are all ls alternator s the same or are some physically smaller? 3. Is heat soak a concern for the ls coil packs or leaving them in the stock location OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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