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*DSC* · 01-02-2004, 08:44 PM

I'm not trying to pick appart anybodies posts.,..

Whether its a good idea or not, you don't really give any reasoning other than "its not nissan" which I feel is narrowminded.

I'm not saying a v8 is a good idea, or that its worth the effort, only that its an option that would turn out REALLY well if done right. Hell, i'd do it if I had time and money to have a project car. Why not limp a $150 s13 home and drop a v8 in it?

Stock ka swapped in for a stock 5.0 v8 would be a horrible idea because the weight penalty (and time/money) wouldn't be worth it, but a modded v8 matched with the right tranny choice can be quite light. With a proper suspension and some weight reduction you should be doing pretty good. All the same would go for the rb also, only they cost more and at the same time make more power stock.

but I'm not trying to say its a better or worse option than an RB or even a ka turbo...just that it shouldn't be dismissed so quickly because its a huge overweight piece of junk(unless it really is junk, heh) or not nissan.

Someone should modify the rsx engine for rwd and throw that in a 240

or drop an s2000 engine in or a 302 or an rb26 or a rotary....just depends on your goal. fastest car for the least money, fastest car with the most bling, fastest car for the least work, or just a good boost in performance w/out too much money, or...or...or...

*shrugs* I've just learned too much since I was saying the same thing as you guys, to read your posts and not say anything.

01-02-2004, 08:44 PM	#38
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm not trying to pick appart anybodies posts.,.. Whether its a good idea or not, you don't really give any reasoning other than "its not nissan" which I feel is narrowminded. I'm not saying a v8 is a good idea, or that its worth the effort, only that its an option that would turn out REALLY well if done right. Hell, i'd do it if I had time and money to have a project car. Why not limp a $150 s13 home and drop a v8 in it? Stock ka swapped in for a stock 5.0 v8 would be a horrible idea because the weight penalty (and time/money) wouldn't be worth it, but a modded v8 matched with the right tranny choice can be quite light. With a proper suspension and some weight reduction you should be doing pretty good. All the same would go for the rb also, only they cost more and at the same time make more power stock. but I'm not trying to say its a better or worse option than an RB or even a ka turbo...just that it shouldn't be dismissed so quickly because its a huge overweight piece of junk(unless it really is junk, heh) or not nissan. Someone should modify the rsx engine for rwd and throw that in a 240 or drop an s2000 engine in or a 302 or an rb26 or a rotary....just depends on your goal. fastest car for the least money, fastest car with the most bling, fastest car for the least work, or just a good boost in performance w/out too much money, or...or...or... shrugs I've just learned too much since I was saying the same thing as you guys, to read your posts and not say anything. Last edited by DSC; 01-02-2004 at 08:49 PM..