RB26 Swap Project
#151
03-02-2007, 05:04 PM
Originally Posted by b00stedjustin
wrong wrong and more wrong. For starters the c5 only could pull out .92 G's on the skidpad compared to the supra's .98 G's. Secondly, have you ever driven both the f-body cars and the rsx's? The RSX's are way better in the corners than stupid F body cars. I've had both. Take a look at the Auto-x's. If you compare them with similar mods, the RSX-S pulls out faster times each time. The cobalt is an american peice of doooodooo, and the srt-4 can spank the us much less the stupid cobalt. Second, the SRT-4 to me is still japanese to me since the drivetain is all mitsubishi. People do buy imports over domestics for performance. One used, they are much more reliable and easy to mod. how many american sports cars are made now? 4? maybe the solstice and it's sibling which are in the same price range as us. Once again you american muscle compensating bastages prove how wrong you are.
The way I see it is if you want a car for comfort luxury and decent performance the G gives that. If you want a car for pure speed and fun the F-Body deliveres. I've owned several import and domestic cars and the ls1 motor is one of the best performance motors out there.
#152
03-02-2007, 05:05 PM
#153
03-02-2007, 05:06 PM
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
The Mustang should be a decent handler. It's the Shelby 500 GT or something that's a lead sled. It's near 4,000lbs and they had to use the iron block 5.4 for strength.
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Originally Posted by zeroscythe
i agree with u in that American cars are tons of fun to drive.. the imidiate power u feel with a V8 is very very nice... but as for 100/litre, lets see... the M5, M6, M3, S2000, Civic Si (B16A1)... Mostly euro cars are trying for the 100hp/litre NA but the Japanese are beginning to catch up... the New NSX is rumored to feature 5.0L V10 pushing 500hp NA and the IS500F will feature a 5.0L V8 pushing 400+hp.. not bad for all engine if u ask me
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#156
03-02-2007, 05:09 PM
I agree, one can make a heavy car handle. ie.. AMG and M5. But is VERY difficult to make a heavy FRONT BIASED car handle. ie... GT500.
I'm not really watching this RB swap thing too close as I'd much rather have a LS2 swap.
I'm not really watching this RB swap thing too close as I'd much rather have a LS2 swap.
Originally Posted by zeroscythe
u know u can still make a heavy car and have it handle great... my pops AMG is almost 5000lbs and will outhandle my G any day, but back on topic... and sorry for jacking this thread so badly, once the RB swap is done is there anything in the woodwork for the ATTESA AWD like Blitz did with their Z? They said the Z with the ATTESA and the RB swap was AMAZING to drive...
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03-02-2007, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Sir Boostalot
Depending on the track the F-Body can out handle an RSX in the bigger courses.
The way I see it is if you want a car for comfort luxury and decent performance the G gives that. If you want a car for pure speed and fun the F-Body deliveres. I've owned several import and domestic cars and the ls1 motor is one of the best performance motors out there.
The way I see it is if you want a car for comfort luxury and decent performance the G gives that. If you want a car for pure speed and fun the F-Body deliveres. I've owned several import and domestic cars and the ls1 motor is one of the best performance motors out there.
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
I agree, one can make a heavy car handle. ie.. AMG and M5. But is VERY difficult to make a heavy FRONT BIASED car handle. ie... GT500.
I'm not really watching this RB swap thing too close as I'd much rather have a LS2 swap.
I'm not really watching this RB swap thing too close as I'd much rather have a LS2 swap.
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03-02-2007, 05:24 PM
#160
03-02-2007, 05:25 PM
Originally Posted by b00stedjustin
That's just it, on a bigger course. It's not that your f-body can out handle the RSX, it's that it has more power. The LS1 may be a great motor, but it still can't touch the refinement of any of honda's current motors, I'm sorry, Honda's and even nissans are in completely different leagues then the ls1
#161
03-02-2007, 05:28 PM
Ah no. The RSX handles great no doubt. BUT auto-X favors SMALL/LIGHT cars. So it's the F-Body's big wheelbase and weight that hurt it the most. Not really the chassis.
The LS series is one of the best modern engines being built right now. Let me put it to you this way. One cam, no VTC gadgetry, no turbos or SC and the thing stills puts out TONS of power. All in a package thinner than a VQ35 and most likely shorter (height-wise). And I'll bet it's not that heavier.
The LS series is one of the best modern engines being built right now. Let me put it to you this way. One cam, no VTC gadgetry, no turbos or SC and the thing stills puts out TONS of power. All in a package thinner than a VQ35 and most likely shorter (height-wise). And I'll bet it's not that heavier.
Originally Posted by b00stedjustin
That's just it, on a bigger course. It's not that your f-body can out handle the RSX, it's that it has more power. The LS1 may be a great motor, but it still can't touch the refinement of any of honda's current motors, I'm sorry, Honda's and even nissans are in completely different leagues then the ls1
#162
03-02-2007, 05:29 PM
I hear Chrysler is supporting it's own V8 hemi engines pretty well also.
Hey can you get me a Crate 572 for my G swap?
Hey can you get me a Crate 572 for my G swap?
Originally Posted by zeroscythe
one thing i will admit tho... GM's after-market engines are Amazing... extremely expensive but amazing... and if u guys need crate engines let me know, my cousin is a VP for Year One in Georgia
#163
03-02-2007, 05:29 PM
Originally Posted by b00stedjustin
That's just it, on a bigger course. It's not that your f-body can out handle the RSX, it's that it has more power. The LS1 may be a great motor, but it still can't touch the refinement of any of honda's current motors, I'm sorry, Honda's and even nissans are in completely different leagues then the ls1
By contrast, the VQ motor is almost American in character. While the VQ idles smoother than an LS motor, once underway, the LS might be smoother.
With regards to a swapping American motors into Japanese cars, and vice versa, it's up to the owner.
For me, an LS motor might be interesting, an RB more so, a 4.5 liter conversion even more so.
#164
03-02-2007, 05:34 PM
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
I hear Chrysler is supporting it's own V8 hemi engines pretty well also.
Hey can you get me a Crate 572 for my G swap?
Hey can you get me a Crate 572 for my G swap?
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Ah no. The RSX handles great no doubt. BUT auto-X favors SMALL/LIGHT cars. So it's the F-Body's big wheelbase and weight that hurt it the most. Not really the chassis.
The LS series is one of the best modern engines being built right now. Let me put it to you this way. One cam, no VTC gadgetry, no turbos or SC and the thing stills puts out TONS of power. All in a package thinner than a VQ35 and most likely shorter (height-wise). And I'll bet it's not that heavier.
The LS series is one of the best modern engines being built right now. Let me put it to you this way. One cam, no VTC gadgetry, no turbos or SC and the thing stills puts out TONS of power. All in a package thinner than a VQ35 and most likely shorter (height-wise). And I'll bet it's not that heavier.