What are your thoughts on RB swaps?
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Originally Posted by P057
"Wow I had a hard time understanding that... but from what I gather you found an open-box item that wasn't cheaper. You bought it anyways. You then called someone a dumbass while making fun of their misfortune of losing a job as you were leaving the store?
I'm surprised you were able to get out the store with that big "SUCKER" sign affixed to your back. "
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Originally Posted by P057
"Wow I had a hard time understanding that... but from what I gather you found an open-box item that wasn't cheaper. You bought it anyways. You then called someone a dumbass while making fun of their misfortune of losing a job as you were leaving the store?
I'm surprised you were able to get out the store with that big "SUCKER" sign affixed to your back. "
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I didnt read the whole thread and I would never consider spending $1600 on a rb then dumping more money into it. let me just throw out these options since bang for the buck seems to be your priority.
LM4 aluminum 5.3 L V8 + ls6 manifold + T56 6 speed approx. $2,500
1jz-gte + 5 speed approx. $1,600
LM4 aluminum 5.3 L V8 + ls6 manifold + T56 6 speed approx. $2,500
1jz-gte + 5 speed approx. $1,600
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Let me put this out there on the LSx motors.
1. In no way would I waste my time on a 5.3, even if it was a LM4 and aluminum. It doesn't fit the needs of anyone especially when one can obtain a LS1 for the same price with better proven internals. Sure, an intake and cam swap can net some gains but one is better off without a truck motor base.
2. When you go half-assed with the LSx motors, you get half assed results. 4.7s and 5.3s are like going with a CA or a single cam. Sure, great things can be done with both but why bother? There is no weight penalty for going 5.7, 6.0, 6.3 or 7.0 so if the cost for a 5.7 base block is close, why not do that? With the connections I have, a LS1 short block can be had for 300-600 bucks.
However, as you know, installing a LSx motor swap is quite expensive. I would do it in a heartbeat but I am a brokeass. Unless I got a deal and someone wanted their name on the side of my car as a billboard for my trip to Mexico to race, there isn't a chance in hell for me to get that motorset.
On the 1jz...
I don't wanna cross-breed like that. It's dirty...more dirty than a GM motor.
1. In no way would I waste my time on a 5.3, even if it was a LM4 and aluminum. It doesn't fit the needs of anyone especially when one can obtain a LS1 for the same price with better proven internals. Sure, an intake and cam swap can net some gains but one is better off without a truck motor base.
2. When you go half-assed with the LSx motors, you get half assed results. 4.7s and 5.3s are like going with a CA or a single cam. Sure, great things can be done with both but why bother? There is no weight penalty for going 5.7, 6.0, 6.3 or 7.0 so if the cost for a 5.7 base block is close, why not do that? With the connections I have, a LS1 short block can be had for 300-600 bucks.
However, as you know, installing a LSx motor swap is quite expensive. I would do it in a heartbeat but I am a brokeass. Unless I got a deal and someone wanted their name on the side of my car as a billboard for my trip to Mexico to race, there isn't a chance in hell for me to get that motorset.
On the 1jz...
I don't wanna cross-breed like that. It's dirty...more dirty than a GM motor.
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, you got me!
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PS. No drama in this damn thread.
kthxbye.
If you kiddies want to battle or touch each others gentiles, do it elsewhere.
kthxbye.
If you kiddies want to battle or touch each others gentiles, do it elsewhere.
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So what's the "plan" for the ka-t setup? Secrets don't make friends. 
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DRIFT ALLIANCE: El Salvador! Video - Burly Sports
blue hatch is a stock vq.
3" rs*r exhaust.
shit sounds like hell unleashed
blue hatch is a stock vq.
3" rs*r exhaust.
shit sounds like hell unleashed
