V8 S2k

[tuyen]

is this a monster or what. ls1 v8

[NewGen33]

That will throw off its weight distribution big time. Cool none the less though.

[Bruce Leroy]

hmmm.... I'm on the fence with this one..... Need to see a finished product.

[Tree]

damn... frist the 2jz.. now a v8... but hey its something new... good luck with that

[ueyedgr8tness]

I say here comes another drift car like the 350z with the v8 swap.

[Alan®]

better put some weights in the back

[cactusEG]

I say here comes another drift car like the 350z with the v8 swap.

and the 240s with LS1...

[ueyedgr8tness]

and the 240 with LS1's...


:yes:

[Tree]

x2

[NewGen33]

I don't like this one it defeats the purpose of the s2000.

[BKgen®]

hmmm... sorta reminds me of forsberg's 350z.

looks like fun :)

[JDMrequired]

sacrilege.



copied that hate from a magazine (i think it was superstreet or spo-com)

[Crazy Asian]

I would use that V8 of the acura race car.

[jayjaySTI]

lsi cheaper than 2jz

[B_Hoov]

ls1 doesn't weigh much at all, i have picked one up by myself, im a big guy ( 6"2 332 very muscular ) but picking up a motor by myself...a 400'ish hp motor at that.

[IndianStig]

badass, ls1's aren't super heavy, the hardware they come with prolly is though (tranny)

[BKgen®]

ls1 doesn't weigh much at all, i have picked one up by myself, im a big guy ( 6"2 332 very muscular ) but picking up a motor by myself...a 400'ish hp motor at that.

Yeah i was about to say, it doesn't look very big. Plus, isn't it an aluminum block?

[Roadster]

If they can keep it really tucked up to the firewall, it shouldn't throw off the balance much from stock. The LS is no longer than the F22, just a bit wider. But when you look at an S2K to begin with, the entire engine is behind the strut towers. Great candidate for a swap like that really.

V8's get a bad rap for being huge and heavy, but in what other configuration can you get 5.7 or more liters of displacement, nearly three times that of an average 4 cylinder, while only being slightly wider and somewhat heavier? In an S2k, having instant power no matter what rpm would be well worth the few extra pounds.

[Oz10]

I bet all that thing will do is spin tires. With added weight in the front and added power to the rear wheels.

[Roadster]

I bet all that thing will do is spin tires. With added weight in the front and added power to the rear wheels.

Lol. No.

I wonder though what differential they're going to use. The diff is supposed to be the weak link on the S2k isn't it?

[Riding_Low]

i wonna see that run lol...

[ATK_Designs]

That will throw off its weight distribution big time. Cool none the less though.

If that belongs to who I think it is, then actually that LS1 setup is the alu block, alu head, etc. and is about 200lbs lighter than what was in the car originally (if I remembered correctly) :D

[eYezs1ck]

10 mpg :goodjob:

[Krappy]

If that belongs to who I think it is, then actually that LS1 setup is the alu block, alu head, etc. and is about 200lbs lighter than what was in the car originally (if I remembered correctly) :D
its a tad bit heavier than the f22c but not too heavy...ls1's are pretty light...

[Elbow]

and the 240s with LS1...

And the Miatas with LS's and 5.0's

[santacruz77]

and civics with 8.0 v8 with nine vtaks


the s2k is bad ass

[never_finished]

10 mpg :goodjob:

WRONG.

ls1's get great gas mileage, up to 30 mpg on the highway...and low 20's around town if your not dogging it.

Just because its a v8, doesnt mean its heavy, sucks gas, and is worthless. Lots of potential in the LS motors.

[Rican219]

WHere are the rest of the pics? ANyone can set a car body over a motor......

[IDCoconut]

I wouldn't doubt if it's lighter. You could get that motor 100lbs lighter than a bone stock S2k easy. Aluminum.

[sprix!]

Lol. No.

I wonder though what differential they're going to use. The diff is supposed to be the weak link on the S2k isn't it?
It is... I had to replace one on my AP1 after it ate a bunch of its own teeth.
I agree with what you said earlier too. The car is a great candidate for swaps because there is so much room, and because of where the engine sits. It isn't your typical setup for FR motoring.
It has been said, but the LS1 isn't much heavier than most engines, and any weight gain will be offset severly by a huge increase in power and torque. I have been watching that build, and the guy is really doing it right.

[takume]

waiting for the complete product.

[iloveboost]

If that belongs to who I think it is, then actually that LS1 setup is the alu block, alu head, etc. and is about 200lbs lighter than what was in the car originally (if I remembered correctly) :D
I find that hard to believe. I can't see the T56 being lighter than the Honda transmission. I also can't see the aluminum V8 being lighter than an aluminum 4cyl.


10 mpg :goodjob:
You're obviously ignorant when it comes to V8s. I got 28-32mpg on my heads/cam Z06. Granted, this was taking it easy on the car, but it's very tame when you want it to be.

LSXs are aluminum block/heads.

[iloveboost]

And I'm typically all about big motors in little cars, but I don't know how I like this one yet. I'd also have to see the final product and weight distribution numbers.

:goodjob: for being different though.

[On_Her_Face]

best sounding s2k imo

[iloveboost]

best sounding s2k imo
Almost any cammed V8 is going to sound good. :D

[RUFFIAN]

10 mpg :goodjob:Not really................... that car is so light it won't drink unless you are standing on it the whole time. you might drink more if he was boosting the 4 banger.

[ATK_Designs]

I find that hard to believe. I can't see the T56 being lighter than the Honda transmission. I also can't see the aluminum V8 being lighter than an aluminum 4cyl.


I don't know much about LSx blocks, but I remember reading a thread over on the S2K room that the owner weighed his previous setup and the LS and the LS is a lot lighter. But I'm not too sure. Nevertheless, that's a sickass setup :goodjob:

[Fr33way]

WRONG.

ls1's get great gas mileage, up to 30 mpg on the highway...and low 20's around town if your not dogging it.

Just because its a v8, doesnt mean its heavy, sucks gas, and is worthless. Lots of potential in the LS motors.

Breath of FRESH AIR (actual knowledge). REPPED.

[cdhtang]

can't wait til the final product. I heard that it need a new rear subframe to support high horsepower on the s2k.

[JEY$JDM]

hmmm. i think its another guy with way more $$$$ than me. lol. its cool, but really if i had an s2k i would stick with the F20 and get sum bolt-ons and JDM anything, and if i wanted more, id boost it. i<3 the sound of an s2k hittin vtec.

[eYezs1ck]

i was over exaggeration about the 10mpg jeez

[NoRotor]

I expect that he upgraded to a Cobra rear w/ the LSX just as a lot of the other FD guys do.
I like it because it has the appeal of the LSXFD swap (a light, unexpected chassis) but the driving experience of a convertible.

[On_Her_Face]

yep i would agree that it probably has the ford 9"

[SouthSide Tay]

if you are going to buy a import keep it import

[Roadster]

if you are going to buy a import keep it import

What an informed post.

This is a great swap. Let's look at the facts:

1. Japan builds incredible chassis/suspension systems. America doesn't (with the exception of the Vette and a very select few others).

2. America DOES, however, make big power in compact, reliable packages. Asian powerplants make good power per liter, but they're missing liters...

So...put the two together. It's a pretty simple idea really...

[collins]

damn! hmmm.... now i wanna do one with an ls2 :ninja:

people, the lsx blocks are aluminum and the motor mounts are set far back on the chassis anyway... this will hardly affect the weight distribution, if any at all. the only thing heavier is the transmission, and that's damn near in the middle of the car so i dont see that being a problem as far as the dynamics of the car.