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g6civcx · 02-27-2006, 10:39 AM

Is anybody else sick and tired of taking care of the SR? I saw this and I thought it was neat. These guys manufacture the LS1 into RX-7 swap kit.

Right now I'm really interested to see what they do with the S13 kit. It would be great to get an engine that has factory support (i.e. you can run down to the local parts store and get crap for it).

Right off the bat it would cost more than an SR swap simply because the drivetrain is expensive, but in the long run it will cost the same and may even save you some time in tracking down parts.

They're doing R&D on it right now. I would like to see how many people would be interested in something like this. I think if this kit works out well I'm definitely doing it.

http://www.hinsonsupercars.com/

curbhuggerrps13 · 02-27-2006, 11:00 AM

blasphemy !!!!!!!!

aznpoopy · 02-27-2006, 11:03 AM

i'd totally rock a LS1.

g6civcx · 02-27-2006, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by curbhuggerrps13

blasphemy !!!!!!!!

Why? It's a more reliable platform, at least in the US, because you get parts for it and don't have to get stuck waiting for parts to ship. I hate that part about the SR.

Plus sometimes I have insomnia. That's why I'm on so late. Also because I am the most productive at night. Go figure.

curbhuggerrps13 · 02-27-2006, 11:15 AM

ive seen it done already =P...i told the last guy the same thing. 240sx + ls1 = dead vipers

Ritz S14 · 02-27-2006, 11:16 AM

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sean350z · 02-27-2006, 11:17 AM

in no way would that be cheaper than a standard SR install...look at all the crap you need to get it to fit...

power to money ratio may be similar but still

imagine all that weight...seems like a waste to me imo

trsilvias13 · 02-27-2006, 11:26 AM

there a post about it. the wieght is not an issue

drift freaq · 02-27-2006, 11:27 AM

can we say RB?

hehehhehhehehhe or maybe even a VH45!!

chibo · 02-27-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sean350z

in no way would that be cheaper than a standard SR install...look at all the crap you need to get it to fit...

power to money ratio may be similar but still

imagine all that weight...seems like a waste to me imo

The car drops weight going to the LS1, nice try.
Seems like a good idea but if I was LS1 swapping something it'd still have to be the FD RX7.

Angel · 02-27-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sean350z

imagine all that weight...seems like a waste to me imo

It was posted in a thread on tqcentral that the LS1 weighs 128 lbs less than the auto KA that was removed..... so no not an issue at all.

Nan Desu Ka?! · 02-27-2006, 11:35 AM

im with V, repost X 1 billion. Go search, there have been NUMEROUS threads on this and many other different engine swaps.

***S14DB*** · 02-27-2006, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ritz S14

Repost 1212312313212

+1 http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=100026

02-27-2006, 10:39 AM	#1
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Sick and tired of SRs? Try a V8 :) Is anybody else sick and tired of taking care of the SR? I saw this and I thought it was neat. These guys manufacture the LS1 into RX-7 swap kit. Right now I'm really interested to see what they do with the S13 kit. It would be great to get an engine that has factory support (i.e. you can run down to the local parts store and get crap for it). Right off the bat it would cost more than an SR swap simply because the drivetrain is expensive, but in the long run it will cost the same and may even save you some time in tracking down parts. They're doing R&D on it right now. I would like to see how many people would be interested in something like this. I think if this kit works out well I'm definitely doing it. http://www.hinsonsupercars.com/

02-27-2006, 11:17 AM	#7
sean350z Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 890 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: sean350z Feedback Score: 5 reviews	in no way would that be cheaper than a standard SR install...look at all the crap you need to get it to fit... power to money ratio may be similar but still imagine all that weight...seems like a waste to me imo __________________

02-27-2006, 11:27 AM	#9
drift freaq R.I.P. Aya, always love Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Feliz/Hollywood Posts: 18,564 Trader Rating: (215) Rides Gallery: drift freaq Feedback Score: 215 reviews	can we say RB? hehehhehhehehhe or maybe even a VH45!! __________________ "Having a lot of tracks on a song is like putting stickers on a car to get more horsepower" New Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uebV1OnbRsw Buy my mounts! http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/51531...ns-mounts.html http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/317539...e-mouts-6.html

02-27-2006, 11:35 AM	#12
Nan Desu Ka?! Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 38 Posts: 1,124 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im with V, repost X 1 billion. Go search, there have been NUMEROUS threads on this and many other different engine swaps. __________________ Norcal-240sx.net

02-27-2006, 11:00 AM	#2
curbhuggerrps13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fort drum Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	blasphemy !!!!!!!!

02-27-2006, 11:03 AM	#3
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i'd totally rock a LS1.

02-27-2006, 11:15 AM	#5
curbhuggerrps13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fort drum Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	ive seen it done already =P...i told the last guy the same thing. 240sx + ls1 = dead vipers

02-27-2006, 11:16 AM	#6
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 43 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Repost 1212312313212

02-27-2006, 11:26 AM	#8
trsilvias13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,995 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	there a post about it. the wieght is not an issue