Type X..... Pimpflex style.... a thread that builds....

[cchondro]

Originally Posted by Beejis60

LOL WHAT? Couldn't be more wrong.

That's just what I've heard from friends
if I'm wrong then correct the price for me
I'm not a V8 wiz and I don't claim to be one either

[DJPimpFlex]

1j or 2j for my isn't an option. I'm huge on balance and the weight isn't acceptable in a Schassis. LS for me is attractive for many reasons, weight, reliability, parts availability ect. Price isn't really a problem for me.

Don't get me wrong the Toyota motor is a great way to go, just not for me.

[CleanAndLegit]

^^ that and lets just if we were talking price full complete drop in swaps

2j=ls1

[DJPimpFlex]

^^ Yea and small parts for 2j are harder to find. I can get a whole LS at kragen lol.

[Wanabe]

LOL I knew you would want to get your LS now. Dibs on SR partout!

<3

[Wanabe]

Just gotta get all Nakamura and put that wing on the wall.

[DJPimpFlex]

Yea bro. The part out is going to be nuts. Not yet though I haven't totally given up on the SR. Longer gear ratio and try again.

[Beejis60]

Originally Posted by cchondro

That's just what I've heard from friends
if I'm wrong then correct the price for me
I'm not a V8 wiz and I don't claim to be one either

Well, not to be a dick, but there would probably be only 10% of the current LS swaps in S chassis if the motor alone cost 5k.
Iron block based LS' can be had for under 1k, and possibly sub $500 (I know a guy who got a whole LQ9 for $350). Obviously, an aluminum block will be more, but I've seen many full LS1 swaps (t56, ecu, wire harness, etc) for $2.5-3k; I think someone said an LS4 or L77 are the cheapest aluminum LS blocks.
Conversely, I got a full LS2 swap/dropout with about $3k worth of aftermarket parts for $5k, however, that's an extraordinary example where stock full LS2 dropouts run upwards of $7k.

[DJPimpFlex]

Iron block LS is absolutely retarded. Might as well go Mustang 5.slow.

[bc.]

Originally Posted by DJPimpFlex

Yea bro. The part out is going to be nuts. Not yet though I haven't totally given up on the SR. Longer gear ratio and try again.

I was thinking gear ratio change as well, except make it shorter. Swap your 4.08 (if that is what you have) to a 4.36. Instead of bouncing off second, you would now be able to shift into the heart of your 3rd gear power band.

I am glad you aren't giving up though.

[Beejis60]

Originally Posted by DJPimpFlex

Iron block LS is absolutely retarded. Might as well go Mustang 5.slow.

While I agree an iron LS is retarded, I do not concur with going 5.0 over the LS design.

[Wanabe]

/\ I think he was just putting them in the same category, the bad idea category.

[DJPimpFlex]

Yea........................


I think longer would be cool, could stay in second.

[Wanabe]

Do what you're gonna do. I've never checked out your build thread, I'm all up in the videos. No shout out with dropping the motor in though jerk!

[GSXRJJordan]

For what it's worth, I remember back in the 2005-ish days (last time an SR was really competitive in FD) and there were people going higher numerical ratio for a usable 3rd and 4th gear... the downside is you're always up- or down-shifting in transition and a missed shift suuuuuuucks.

[DJPimpFlex]

Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

For what it's worth, I remember back in the 2005-ish days (last time an SR was really competitive in FD) and there were people going higher numerical ratio for a usable 3rd and 4th gear... the downside is you're always up- or down-shifting in transition and a missed shift suuuuuuucks.

Yea definitely a problem. You know better than anyone how much usable power range you can get out of a LS. 3rd gear is good from like 20 to 100.

[DJPimpFlex]

Originally Posted by Wanabe

Do what you're gonna do. I've never checked out your build thread, I'm all up in the videos. No shout out with, dropping the motor in though jerk!

Lol look at you trying to steal my thunder. Should have checked out my build thread sooner. It's the tits!

[DJPimpFlex]

Pretty sweet blog from Team Feint Heart covering last weekend's ProAm round 1.

Golden Gate Drift ProAm Round 1

[bc.]

Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

For what it's worth, I remember back in the 2005-ish days (last time an SR was really competitive in FD) and there were people going higher numerical ratio for a usable 3rd and 4th gear... the downside is you're always up- or down-shifting in transition and a missed shift suuuuuuucks.

Yeah, misshifting is bad... but it is way cheaper to change a rear end than a motor and you probably wont loose any seat time (which is critical). I like shifting

Pimp, l guess you will tell us what you end up doing, all I can say is good luck. Hopefully you get some big ass sponsor who will pay for your shit and help make these kinds of decisions easier.

[DJPimpFlex]

Originally Posted by bc.

Yeah, misshifting is bad... but it is way cheaper to change a rear end than a motor and you probably wont loose any seat time (which is critical). I like shifting

Pimp, l guess you will tell us what you end up doing, all I can say is good luck. Hopefully you get some big ass sponsor who will pay for your shit and help make these kinds of decisions easier.

Someday! I need a agent and marketing manager lol.

[DJPimpFlex]

I've have to get that front bumper finished!

[Bumpkin203]

Is that insert for air going in this new one?

[DJPimpFlex]

Same bumper, I just need to add the group a vent I bought.

[Bumpkin203]

Where did you find that? Id like to through it in my chuki bumper when i do my hmic

[DJPimpFlex]

Originally Posted by Bumpkin203

Where did you find that? Id like to through it in my chuki bumper when i do my hmic

Got it used. Here is another fancy pic!

[Bumpkin203]

That is some sexy stuff, you gonna paint the wing?

[DJPimpFlex]

Originally Posted by Bumpkin203

That is some sexy stuff, you gonna paint the wing?

Definitely. Gloss black.

[mad-ass]

3rd gear does 20~100? 4th gear should be good for 25~130 then. LOL

I don't care what anyone says. LSx swapped S-chassis or FC/FD chassis is super fun to drive.

I swear your car goes to body-shop more often then a show car does.

[DJPimpFlex]

Originally Posted by mad-ass

3rd gear does 20~100? 4th gear should be good for 25~130 then. LOL

I don't care what anyone says. LSx swapped S-chassis or FC/FD chassis is super fun to drive.

I swear your car goes to body-shop more often then a show car does.

It does go to the body shop more than a show car because I run it into things all the time. lol

[DJPimpFlex]

Video from Team Feint Heart from ProAm.