V6 swap in EK chassis done! (J32 swap)
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Re: V-6 Motor Swap Done!!
I hope the OP doesn't take this as me bashing the car, even more so since this is mostly assumption but...
It looks like weight would be an issue. I know those motors aren't light compared to the original powerplant, and even more so since it looks like it really sits farther up, over the front wheels. I'm sure adjustments can be made, but I don't see how it can be a great track car especially with all the torque steer that motor is going to cause.
Again, swap is BA and super clean. But from just looking at it, I don't see alot of practicality. Enlighten me if not.
It looks like weight would be an issue. I know those motors aren't light compared to the original powerplant, and even more so since it looks like it really sits farther up, over the front wheels. I'm sure adjustments can be made, but I don't see how it can be a great track car especially with all the torque steer that motor is going to cause.
Again, swap is BA and super clean. But from just looking at it, I don't see alot of practicality. Enlighten me if not.
i talked to fobby 2 nights ago when he and square 1 brought this thing out, so he knows im stoked about the car being done as well, but in another thread with elambz i was wondering the same thing honestly.
i dont see the benifits of it being swapped into a road race car, yes it has perks but at the same time it has alot of cons.
but fobby/square 1, car looked great. sick swap. i said all this before. <3
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Re: V-6 Motor Swap Done!!
I hope the OP doesn't take this as me bashing the car, even more so since this is mostly assumption but...
It looks like weight would be an issue. I know those motors aren't light compared to the original powerplant, and even more so since it looks like it really sits farther up, over the front wheels. I'm sure adjustments can be made, but I don't see how it can be a great track car especially with all the torque steer that motor is going to cause.
Again, swap is BA and super clean. But from just looking at it, I don't see alot of practicality. Enlighten me if not.
It looks like weight would be an issue. I know those motors aren't light compared to the original powerplant, and even more so since it looks like it really sits farther up, over the front wheels. I'm sure adjustments can be made, but I don't see how it can be a great track car especially with all the torque steer that motor is going to cause.
Again, swap is BA and super clean. But from just looking at it, I don't see alot of practicality. Enlighten me if not.
I know you not bashing.... it was more of a unique swap. Surprising torque steer currently not an issue. The motor isnt extremely heavy either.
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Re: V-6 Motor Swap Done!!
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