The Future of Engine Swaps Options

[soulshadow]

I think Toyota really cares less about performance now that's what the Lexus line is for. They stamp most of there trucks with TRD but we all know tats like a 3rd division with superchargers the price of a new born. Perhaps its time to look at different options, subaru? honda? acura? Nissan? ......dodge?

[Dr_Tweak]

GM?

(snickers)

[blu94gt]

I think Toyota really cares less about performance now that's what the Lexus line is for. They stamp most of there trucks with TRD but we all know tats like a 3rd division with superchargers the price of a new born. Perhaps its time to look at different options, subaru? honda? acura? Nissan? ......dodge?

It is sad to say, but looking at a different brand to play with is most logical. The 6gc is a great DD but for performance there's so much more out there. Civic Si, S2000, Prelude, Mazdaspeed3, Miata, WRX, list goes on lol.

[Dr_Tweak]

I think Toyota really cares less about performance now that's what the Lexus line is for. They stamp most of there trucks with TRD but we all know tats like a 3rd division with superchargers the price of a new born. Perhaps its time to look at different options, subaru? honda? acura? Nissan? ......dodge?

It is sad to say, but looking at a different brand to play with is most logical. The 6gc is a great DD but for performance there's so much more out there. Civic Si, S2000, Prelude, Mazdaspeed3, Miata, WRX, list goes on lol.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

[crankyelbow]

The v6 swaps are def the way to go... we'd see many more if the info was specific/centralized and the cost was actually considered.

Here, at least, I can get the 1mzfe for $500-750 and they are plentiful. A "front clip" is as easy as locating a camry v6 at a junkyard, which isn't dificult

The Q's are, what specifically has to be done in the 6gc, the MR2 writeups are out there, but whats different?

[playr158]

I think Toyota really cares less about performance now that's what the Lexus line is for. They stamp most of there trucks with TRD but we all know tats like a 3rd division with superchargers the price of a new born. Perhaps its time to look at different options, subaru? honda? acura? Nissan? ......dodge?

It is sad to say, but looking at a different brand to play with is most logical. The 6gc is a great DD but for performance there's so much more out there. Civic Si, S2000, Prelude, Mazdaspeed3, Miata, WRX, list goes on lol.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

QFT the Genesis Coupe is probably the best thing out for the money and performance right now in the import market.

V6 track edition = drool

[njccmd2002]

i thinks v6 would prolly be the best option on the celi shell.

[97celiman]

off topic but on the hyundai genesis isnt the v6 version the grand touring and has all the luxuries? leather power everything etc.? i read there was an RS model which is the 2.0 liter turbo but with everything stripped out...one magazine said the v6 was easier to get "loose" but i do they make a "track" specific version with the v6?

[Fastbird]

How about a LS2/T-56 and rear wheel drive swap into a 6th gen????

[playr158]

off topic but on the hyundai genesis isnt the v6 version the grand touring and has all the luxuries? leather power everything etc.? i read there was an RS model which is the 2.0 liter turbo but with everything stripped out...one magazine said the v6 was easier to get "loose" but i do they make a "track" specific version with the v6?

if you go to Hyundai's site you can see.

2.0T normal + track edition
V6 normal + track edition

4 total varients

[TRD_Ian]

there are enough mods and swaps you can do to a 6th gen to keep the dedicated owners happy. i plan to swap a 3rd gen 3SGTE in mine along with the mr2 tranny....and then slowly mod the the 3s...by the time i am done my car or have maxed it out im sure toyota will have something sporty again.....with other auto makers dropping like fly's all the excess buisness should yield some sport models....or at least i hope.....you will never see me in a Honda....a nissan maybe or a scooby but never a honda....there will always be a T badge in my driveway

[CPleasure]

I think that because of the fuel economy situation Toyota decided to focus on economical vehicles, but I'm sure it's only a matter of time until they come back out with some powerhouse performance based models. Going back to the topic though, anyone know of the potential of one of those 3.4L V6's that come in the 99-04 Tacoma TRD models? Not sure if it would fit, but my pops owns one, and one of those in a Celica would be pretty cool.. The idea came up because he has thoughts of throwing a V8 into his Tacoma. The 2.7-liter 2TR-FE might be a possibility? 4 banger with 180 ft lbs of torque, with some boost that might be a powerhouse... I dunno. Lol. A 3sgte in a is300 would be hot though, it's been done and that car looks sick, videos of it on youtube.

[Penkka]

I'd love to see an LS2 swapped 6gc/rear wheel drive sleeper [replying to Fastbird made me think of it ] but man would that be one hell of a project.

That has actually been on my mind also as of late.

i'd like to keep the motor JDM Blacktop 3sge or standard 3sgte + RWD (either ST205 rear or IS300 rear(dunno how close the IS is))

lets see the docs idea concept plan on this

3S-GTE and RWD was made couple years ago by the tuning mag Redline in UK.

and ti make it more extreme, they put it in the back of a Yaris