by "Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
Published 12/08/2017 at 16:36
by "Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
Published 12/08/2017 at 16:36
Tags: trans amess
; engine swaps
; ls all the things
STARS: 4
To swap a Solstice GXP/Sky Redline turbo Ecotec 4 banger into my Trans Am?
260hp/260tq from the factory ain’t nothing to sneeze at, I’m sure it weighs less than an LS(?) and is very tunable..... but they’re harder to come by, and cost about the same or MORE than a simple LS/trans/ecu setup.
This is what happens when I am bored at work on a Friday, by the way.
"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
12/08/2017 at 16:40, STARS: 0
Put a twin charged Ecotec from a Cobalt SS in it. One of the local guys had one in his Ariel Atom.
"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer)
12/08/2017 at 16:40, STARS: 0
Do it!! There are already plenty of LS powered Trans Ams out there, but this would be unique.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
12/08/2017 at 16:44, STARS: 1
http://www.chevrolet.com/performance/1967-nova-ltg
"Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero" (sampsonite24)
12/08/2017 at 16:45, STARS: 0
id say go for it!
"Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero" (sampsonite24)
12/08/2017 at 16:45, STARS: 1
wait i thought the ecotech from the SS was either or...like they first came supercharged then switched to turbocharged, not coming with both at the same time. unless someone modified it
"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
12/08/2017 at 16:47, STARS: 1
Had a DDM kit on it I forgot about. Here’s the listing from when the car was bei ng sold. http://niche-motors.com/component/vehiclemanager/0/view_vehicle/52/available/32/ariel-atom-2-ddm-twin-charged
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
12/08/2017 at 16:48, STARS: 0
HO http://www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet-Performance/809/19328837/10002/-1
LEE http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performance+Products/809/19328839/10002/-1
"Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW!" (theduckduck)
12/08/2017 at 16:51, STARS: 0
Do it then base model the shit out your car for ultimate sleeperness!
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
12/08/2017 at 16:52, STARS: 0
Yeah, the price is outragous, but its a brand new crate engine. Plus its setup for rwd vs fwd. I mean have you priced out an ls7 or Ls9?
"InFierority Complex" (lanciere)
12/08/2017 at 16:56, STARS: 2
Not as troll as throwing an Iron Duke in it.
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
12/08/2017 at 17:01, STARS: 1
Its currently heading this direction, minus the black (or any) paint, shaker hood, and side spats
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
12/08/2017 at 17:03, STARS: 0
Nope, biggest/most expensive I’ve been looking at are LS2 6.0L’s. Dropouts with wiring, ECUs, and transmissions run in the $5k range with low-ish miles.
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
12/08/2017 at 17:04, STARS: 0
Don’t tempt me
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
12/08/2017 at 17:04, STARS: 0
man, a connect and cruiser ls7 is something like 20 grand. Amazing motors, but 20 grand...
"cluelessk" (cluelessk)
12/08/2017 at 17:06, STARS: 1
It’s the same engine the Cobalt uses. They come pretty cheap as longs blocks. $2k range.
Guy on Cobaltss.net is swapping the fuel Solstice drive train into a 240sx. https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/advanced-performance-modifications-130/ecotec-2-0-ldk-swapping-into-240sx-s13-324673/
"DasWauto" (DasWauto)
12/08/2017 at 17:07, STARS: 0
Pentastar V6, do it.
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
12/08/2017 at 17:08, STARS: 0
As a joke I added one to my Amazon Wish List when my wife asked what I wanted for Christmas.... $15,000 but its complete. Can’t be simpler than that!
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
12/08/2017 at 17:09, STARS: 0
this in a C3 restomod is my dream
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
12/08/2017 at 17:10, STARS: 0
I’d need a trans as well. Just figured I’d grab the whole kaboodle from a wrecked RWD car.
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
12/08/2017 at 17:10, STARS: 3
I have a “free” 3.2L out of a Cherokee upstairs at work.... tempting....
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
12/08/2017 at 17:11, STARS: 0
JUST LOOK AT IT
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
12/08/2017 at 17:12, STARS: 1
"cluelessk" (cluelessk)
12/08/2017 at 17:17, STARS: 0
You’d need the OEM harness and BCM unless you wanted to go stand alone.
You essential make the car things it’s a Solstice. Headlights, taillights and all.
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
12/08/2017 at 17:33, STARS: 0
Another issue with this swap vs. a LS. :(
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
12/08/2017 at 19:20, STARS: 0
its not so troll, when it gets to be faster through the corners, and sticks to the ground a whole lot better......
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
12/08/2017 at 20:19, STARS: 0
ford V8 FTW!
"Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW!" (theduckduck)
12/09/2017 at 16:32, STARS: 0
Very nice.