oppo engine swaps

"Scary__goongala!" (corymagee) 08/21/2014 at 17:36 • Filed to: None

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Which engine would you transplant into your vehicle if you could?, or would you never do such a thing because it already has an awesome powerplant.

I want an F20C from an S2000 for my NA Miata.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:37

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LS9 from a wrecked ZR1 into my Safari.

From 200 horsepower to 600+. Lovely.

CRider > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:39

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If I were to engine swap a Miata I'd do it with a LS engine. If I wanted a small Japanese roadster with a F20C I'd buy a S2000.

Aaron James > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:39

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By the time you factored in the price of the miata and the price of engine, trans, and other swap parts, couldn't you just buy an S2000?

Scary__goongala! > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 08/21/2014 at 17:39

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I imagine that will get the job done on the trails haha

crowmolly > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:40

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SAR 1005, just for S&G's

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:41

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Supercharged Northstar V8 into my 3,567lb Buick.

Actually, make that twin-turbo pls.

vondon302 > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:41

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Twin turbo coyote cobra jet into my wifes 06 mustang

Scary__goongala! > CRider 08/21/2014 at 17:41

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Very true. But I feel like you could purchase an NA and do the swap for less than buying a used S2k now.

My citroen won't start > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:42

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Maserati 3.2 Biturbo V8 into the citroen.

mcseanerson > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:42

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Sacrilege, to ruin such a glorious NA Miata with a filthy dirty Honda powerplant.

I will take an LS7 in my NA Miata.

camaroboy68ss > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:43

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ill keep the V8s in all my cars, 327 CI small block Chevy in my 68, built 350 LT-1 in my 33 Ford and the LS1 in my 98 SS. I would consider swapping the ls1 with a LSx 454

Scary__goongala! > Aaron James 08/21/2014 at 17:44

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I think S2k's are at the mid teens for the low end. And you can buy a high mileage NA cheap just make sure everything else with it is in order. Plus nobody steals Miatas, a S2k is just asking for it lol.

Cherry_man1 > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:44

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the 5.8L outta the new GT500 into my 2011 GT

Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:44

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I would so love to put the old Calibra 2.0 turbo engine into my Corsa, for sheer tire destroying, torque steering giggles

Nibbles > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:46

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VM Motori 3.0 diesel for my '95 Dakota 4x4

Wait

Hellcat for my '95 Dakota 4x4. So I can twist the frame in record time

Scary__goongala! > camaroboy68ss 08/21/2014 at 17:46

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So you are a no replacement for displacement kinda dude? haha

For Sweden > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:47

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Hellcat everything

unpredictable_swerve > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:47

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I wanted a gen4 3S-GTE:

Into an mr2:

So I did. (That's the engine in my car now).

I've got a few more I'll post.

DoYouEvenShift > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:47

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New C7 LT1 into my old LT1 4th Camaro, so I can still say it has an LT1. And an LT4 from the new Z06 intomy LS1 T/A

Scary__goongala! > mcseanerson 08/21/2014 at 17:48

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MultiplaOrgasms > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:49

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VK45DE in my mom's Note, and keeping it FWD.

Scary__goongala! > unpredictable_swerve 08/21/2014 at 17:50

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I do love MR2's. I looked at buying one, but for an only car it couldn't happen. A miata seemed just a tad bit more practical. haha

Scary__goongala! > MultiplaOrgasms 08/21/2014 at 17:51

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what is that engine from?

Scary__goongala! > For Sweden 08/21/2014 at 17:51

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aweyisss

f86sabre > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:51

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I'm pretty happy with the engine in the Evo. I do think it would be fun to drop it into a Caterham, Atom or similar.

Scary__goongala! > Nibbles 08/21/2014 at 17:52

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And do 4x4 burnouts.

For Sweden > mcseanerson 08/21/2014 at 17:52

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You dare bring gaijin engine into Miata?

ViperGuy21 > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:53

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The upcoming NSX power plant instead of my little 10yr old 2.4 I4 that currently resides in my TSX

Scary__goongala! > f86sabre 08/21/2014 at 17:53

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I like that idea. What is the EVO's engine called?

TurboSloth > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:54

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My answer to everything regarding this question. LS series or 2JZ GTE. No need for anything else.

CRider > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:55

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All done it'll probably cost about the same (looking at sold S2Ks went for between $10-15k) and I'm sure the Honda will be a more trouble-free car.

mcseanerson > For Sweden 08/21/2014 at 17:56

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GhostZ > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:57

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This:

(Cosworth DFX, a turbocharged version of the DFV)

In this:

Ex-IMSA 240z w/street car nose including lights and turn signals. Sort of like this:

f86sabre > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:58

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4G63

Aaron James > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:59

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I just know from experience how expensive a "simple" engine swap can become. There are a lot of little things you don't think of at first like drive shafts, shifters, exhaust, fuel delivery, wiring, clutch and throttle connections etc. If there is a swap kit with all the mounts and brackets and all the stuff you need it does make it a bit easier.

For me my ultimate swap would be an LS9 into a Ferrari Testarossa. I'd drive it everyday. I'm sure it would be super expensive though since all the work would be custom. I don't think anyone has done it before. I'd only do it to one that had a blown engine and transmission though.

MultiplaOrgasms > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 17:59

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Some Infinitis and their JDM counterparts and Super GT GT-R

Fun fact: The Super GT VK45DE is reportedly capable of 800hp N/A without restrictors.

unpredictable_swerve > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:00

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Blown LS7 (best picture I can find)

Into 70s c10, with the scoop just barely poking out

And/or an old jag sedan

Yes, I realize roadkill basically did both of these, you should go watch it. Also, I want both of them badly

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > ViperGuy21 08/21/2014 at 18:00

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I'll take your TSX's old k24

MonkeePuzzle > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:01

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this one, and I'd make my car RWD :D

Twism > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:01

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Engine and tranny out of the Hellcat, in my Magnum.

I eagerly await people buying these challenger and dying so I can salvage their parts.

(the car parts, not the people parts... unless anyone needs a spleen?)

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:01

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and it'd be even lighter than a s2k

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:03

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I want a 3 rotor in my NA miata. Are you offering to make dreams come true?!

unpredictable_swerve > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:08

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one of these (fisker karma generator/electric motors), or homebrew with a small diesel and good electric motors.

Into an old school civic wagon

Paint it a nice looking electric green, maybe a shorter push bar than above, vintage japanese rims, and airbags. Solar panels on the roof, Tesla like interior.

Scary__goongala! > mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ 08/21/2014 at 18:09

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with just the flick of my wrist. but one catch, it has to be swapped to an autotragic as well. ha ha ha ha ha

Scary__goongala! > unpredictable_swerve 08/21/2014 at 18:10

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get 1000mpg in the process

Scary__goongala! > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 08/21/2014 at 18:11

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yup pretty much my arguement besides just more power

Scary__goongala! > Twism 08/21/2014 at 18:12

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a spline? no. Spare hellcats laying around yes please

Scary__goongala! > GhostZ 08/21/2014 at 18:13

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the fap is strong

unpredictable_swerve > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:15

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latest gen Cummins 6BT

Into expo prepped h3t

Twin fuel tanks (diesel/WVO), slant back bed cap, onboard air...etc

Scary__goongala! > Aaron James 08/21/2014 at 18:15

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I read a thread a guy did where he did the F20C swapped Miata,but I don't remember what all he did to make it happen. But I see your point.

Twism > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:16

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just be patient... Dodge announced these cars won't be a limited run, and at 60-70K, they are affordable for a lot of idiots. It's a question of time before wrecked ones show sup.

Scary__goongala! > Twism 08/21/2014 at 18:16

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sad but true

Twism > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:19

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What do you mean sad?

it's a win-win situation: natural selection gets rid of idiots who drive the streets like it's their own personal dragstrip AND we get performance engines on the cheap!

promoted by the color red > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:21

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Realistic: K24 from TSX to built the TSX we should get.

Crazy: S2000 engine. Yes it fits and yes there are kits.

KentWynne > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:22

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WRX drivetrain mounted in the back seat of a Corvair, although I've considered an iron duke chevy four built to original Z-28 specs, which could be accommodated using widely available SBC conversion components

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:26

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Nooooooooo! Funny thing is I'd rather keep my NA8 engine than have to drive an automatic.

unpredictable_swerve > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:27

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would be even better if the diesel could run wvo/diesel/biodiesel, the diesel/wvo would be cool with 2 fuel tanks. Cross country, no fill ups.

Scary__goongala! > mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ 08/21/2014 at 18:31

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right answer lol

Scary__goongala! > Twism 08/21/2014 at 18:32

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my mistake then haha

unpredictable_swerve > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:35

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Track t800cdi engine/CVT trans

Into a Yamaha fz6 (basically a touring r6)

unpredictable_swerve > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:38

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ironically the guy I got my first bought the mr2 because it was bigger and more practical than a miata...

T5Killer > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:38

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Trinity 5.8 GT500 engine in my '95 Cobra. Gain .8 of a liter and get 422 more HP!

Scary__goongala! > T5Killer 08/21/2014 at 18:40

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that'll doooooo

unpredictable_swerve > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:44

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EE20 (flat 4 subie diesel)

Into one of these (with AWD of course!)

And again, diesel/wvo fuel.

Scary__goongala! > unpredictable_swerve 08/21/2014 at 18:46

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Didn't know there was such as thing as a flat diesel engine form Subaru.

blacktruck18 > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:46

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Hellcat drive train into my Ram.

unpredictable_swerve > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:49

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yup, there is a guy who did a 22b replica with one as a pikes peak/hillclimb/rally car.

camaroboy68ss > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 18:54

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I'm just a die hard Chevy V8 guy.

unpredictable_swerve > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 19:01

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Honda K24a2

Into Subaru brat with 2wd only

Also, found this on my travels. Seems appropriate.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > unpredictable_swerve 08/21/2014 at 19:09

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I don't think that will fit realistically. They do however make ISB versions of the 4BT that you can get.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 19:10

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Something cheap, light, and has double the power/torque of my current anchor at a relatively low RPM. So, an LS of some sort. Unoriginal, but realistic.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > unpredictable_swerve 08/21/2014 at 19:11

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That would be awesome in a BRAT.

Tohru > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 19:12

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Vehicle: 1988 Ram 50.

Realistic: early 4G63T in place of stock G63B.

Crazy: Hellcat V8.

unpredictable_swerve > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/21/2014 at 20:43

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The alpha variant h3s came with a v8, so it's possible I think, if not, duramax then. Same rules apply.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > unpredictable_swerve 08/21/2014 at 20:46

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You're not putting into consideration that a 5.3 weighs around 525 wet, while a Duramax weighs 1000 dry. It also is much taller along with a wider transmission, so it would be nearly impossible. An H2 would work for either of these swaps.

unpredictable_swerve > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/21/2014 at 20:46

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nah, high revving would be better, I love the 3 rotor drift brat that some guy built, got on speed hunters a while back.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > unpredictable_swerve 08/21/2014 at 20:48

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If you actually use a BRAT for it's intended use, the diesel would be much better. Having put a few hundred miles in a BRAT, a diesel with more torque would be insane. They are relatively peppy with their original 67 hp, so a little more hp and a lot more torque would be hilariously fun.

unpredictable_swerve > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/21/2014 at 20:50

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it might take a little massaging, but it could happen. No cutting yeah sure a 4BT, Toyota diesel, TDI, etc... The new frontier might get a small diesel so that could work...

unpredictable_swerve > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/21/2014 at 20:54

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the intended use of a small pickup built to get around an import tax? Nah, I would only drive the ever living piss out of it, rallycross, drift, autox, etc with people in the rear seats waving to whoever I can pass (OK maybe no autox then). A diesel brat would be really cool, I'll give you that, but one built only to drive it hard with people in the back shouldn't have a diesel.

ViperGuy21 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 08/21/2014 at 21:04

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Lets make a trade. That is...only if you are a chief development officer for the upcoming NSX

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > unpredictable_swerve 08/21/2014 at 21:09

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It would take a whole new chassis, front and rear axles, entirely new suspension, uprated brakes, revised cooling, new electronics, and the list goes on to utilize the power of a larger diesel. The new 4 cylinder Duramax coming out for the Colorado would be perfect.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > ViperGuy21 08/21/2014 at 21:09

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I wish, also if I was it wouldn't be a dang hybrid. I tell you h'what.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > unpredictable_swerve 08/21/2014 at 21:11

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That's what I did with mine, anything more than 200hp would be overkill, really. It weighs 2100lbs. With 67hp in a field, you could get it as sideways as your balls would take you. It would also jump, but my back would not advise that. The seatbelts don't lock.

ViperGuy21 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 08/21/2014 at 21:14

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I actually like the hybrid idea for that car since it's already gonna be a tech-y car. The torque and fast response from the motors will help with cornering speeds and off the line speeds. But the V10 option the designers considered wouldn't have been a bad option at all though!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > ViperGuy21 08/21/2014 at 21:19

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I just don't like idea of using hybrid tech in performance cars, but I'm sure in 15 years I'll seem just as stupid ass that one guy at a muscle car meet talking about how turbos are cheating. Lol

ViperGuy21 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 08/21/2014 at 21:25

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I agree, but I appreciate them and think that there should be both kinds. The LaFerraris and the Vipers

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 21:51

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RX8 engine into a 914.

Scary__goongala! > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 08/21/2014 at 21:52

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thats an interesting pair.

Alex from Toronto > Scary__goongala! 08/21/2014 at 22:14

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Hyundai 5.0 v8 in to my moms 2009 SantaFe

Color-Commentary > Scary__goongala! 08/22/2014 at 05:05

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I'd like an LS3 in my 944. Do-able, but not cheap, and sorta sacrilegious. But it's in accordance with the religion I feel in my sac.