Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras - View Single Post - Crazy swaps? (attn Bob-o)

MPREZIV · 2006-12-06, 10:22 AM

I actually L'ed O L at your math equation there Scott...

The 240/260/280 small block swap is SUPER common, simply because there's TONS of room in there. Hell, often more than in some of the vehicles Chevy put that motor in! (see: Corvette)

I think the trick would be to put it into something that wouldn't WAY F* up the balance of the car. The Nissan straight 6 is a BRICK, so it's not a huge issue in the 260/280 shell, but would a Trueno suffer from too much weight over the front tires? The SB isn't THAT heavy by comparison to some motors, but I'd guess much more than what the car was equipped with...

I don't really have any better ideas off the top of my head, but there's MY input on the current one!

2006-12-06, 10:22 AM	#3
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	I actually L'ed O L at your math equation there Scott... The 240/260/280 small block swap is SUPER common, simply because there's TONS of room in there. Hell, often more than in some of the vehicles Chevy put that motor in! (see: Corvette) I think the trick would be to put it into something that wouldn't WAY F* up the balance of the car. The Nissan straight 6 is a BRICK, so it's not a huge issue in the 260/280 shell, but would a Trueno suffer from too much weight over the front tires? The SB isn't THAT heavy by comparison to some motors, but I'd guess much more than what the car was equipped with... I don't really have any better ideas off the top of my head, but there's MY input on the current one! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."