LSx swapped WRX

JKD · 07-30-2009, 02:55 PM

Seems so unnatural, yet so cool. I wonder if the AWD still works.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/F...ped_698026.htm

Vertnut · 07-30-2009, 02:59 PM

If it does, I'd love to see it launch.

Skidmark · 07-30-2009, 03:00 PM

I love those LSx swaps. First time i've seen one in a WRX.

My favorites so far at the E36 BMW and the newer body style 350z.

88Whitepony · 07-30-2009, 03:06 PM

how are they going to run the intake tubing? really tight fit!

johnc1996 · 07-30-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skidmark

I love those LSx swaps. First time i've seen one in a WRX.

My favorites so far at the E36 BMW and the newer body style 350z.

I plan on doing a LSx swap to my 4 door e36. should be a fun sleeper

88Whitepony · 07-30-2009, 03:09 PM

How would they keep the AWD? I'm sure its just RWD now with a heavier engine

Skidmark · 07-30-2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnc1996

I plan on doing a LSx swap to my 4 door e36. should be a fun sleeper

That's awesome dude. Lots of option for the look/handling department too.

Is the motor similar weight to the stocker? Just curious on the weight balance of the vehicle.

Muffrazr · 07-30-2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88Whitepony

How would they keep the AWD? I'm sure its just RWD now with a heavier engine

By using an adapter to mate the bellhousing to the lsx.

I did notice they kept the stock rearend.

johnc1996 · 07-30-2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skidmark

That's awesome dude. Lots of option for the look/handling department too.

Is the motor similar weight to the stocker? Just curious on the weight balance of the vehicle.

It's actually smaller in dimensions and is lighter too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVZ0duq5Bh8

my car looks just like this one but without the wheels

thesource · 07-30-2009, 03:40 PM

Damn even the factory tach works....

Skidmark · 07-30-2009, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnc1996

It's actually smaller in dimensions and is lighter too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVZ0duq5Bh8

my car looks just like this one but without the wheels

Looks like you'll be investing in tires a lot!

Try to take pictures throughout the process. Will you be purchasing a swap kit from someone? I noticed that Hinson doesn't have a kit available on their site.

I added up the entire package for a 350z and it's 4k, plus the motor. I wonder how much the 350z motor and trans would sell for.

J Osh10 · 07-30-2009, 03:51 PM

freaking sweet

johnc1996 · 07-30-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skidmark

Looks like you'll be investing in tires a lot!

Try to take pictures throughout the process. Will you be purchasing a swap kit from someone? I noticed that Hinson doesn't have a kit available on their site.

I added up the entire package for a 350z and it's 4k, plus the motor. I wonder how much the 350z motor and trans would sell for.

i'll probably get the vorshlag kit

black90gt · 07-30-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by johnc1996

i'll probably get the vorshlag kit

best of all they're local

jw33 · 07-30-2009, 04:15 PM

This is the same guy who basically put a Civic body on top of a C5 drivetrain = Civette. The car is RWD and I don't think there are plans to make it AWD. All of the Subaru gauges work and it is a 6spd. The lsx is also light/smaller than the T2.5 boxer that came out of that car. Someone has swapped a Ls1 into a EVO before this car was done, but I don't think it turned out as nice as the WRX. This guy does good quality work from what I can tell. The vorshlag guys are local (hellofa nice group of guys too even if you don't drive a BMW) and their car is an animal for what it is. One more thing LSX>everything else....

STRONGNUFF · 07-30-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muffrazr

I did notice they kept the stock rearend.

I have a feeling that rearend is going to fail in the near future.

Nice build none the less.

Sean88gt · 07-30-2009, 04:21 PM

That is pimp!

grove rat · 07-30-2009, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jw33

LSX>everything else....

but what about piston slap!?!?

i love it when people say that about lsx motors...cause that's the only thing they can say! lol. my gf's parents has a 2003 tahoe with the 5.3 and it has 180k on it...and i'd say 60-70% is city driving. only engine problem was an alternator at around 120k.

Vertnut · 07-30-2009, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grove rat

but what about piston slap!?!?

i love it when people say that about lsx motors...cause that's the only thing they can say! lol. my gf's parents has a 2003 tahoe with the 5.3 and it has 180k on it...and i'd say 60-70% is city driving. only engine problem was an alternator at around 120k.

I had an '02 SS Camaro that would occasionally "slap", and in my case, it was the Mobile 1 5/30 oil that came in it. I read about the German Castrol Syntec 0/30. I used it and a large Wix filter w/6 quarts, and never heard it again. That is some badass oil.

Muffrazr · 07-30-2009, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STRONGNUFF

I have a feeling that rearend is going to fail in the near future.

Nice build none the less.

You and me both. The torque will crater it very soon.

Justa4banger · 07-30-2009, 05:20 PM

Stop posting all these swaps... the damn SVO might get a LSX heart instead of its little 4 pot

That might tick off a few purists

I think the SUby swap is awesome. i would definitely pimp that ride.....I am curious how the intake piping will go together....Seems tight.

JKD · 07-30-2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justa4banger

Stop posting all these swaps... the damn SVO might get a LSX heart instead of its little 4 pot

That might tick off a few purists

I think the SUby swap is awesome. i would definitely pimp that ride.....I am curious how the intake piping will go together....Seems tight.

Dooooooooooooooooooooooooeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eetttttttt!!!!!!

8mpg · 07-30-2009, 05:41 PM

Air filter?

Muffrazr · 07-30-2009, 05:45 PM

I wonder if it would be easier to make an intake with the TB on the backside.
As it stands I don't think the hood will close.

johnc1996 · 07-30-2009, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8mpg

Air filter?

MOAR AIR! haha

johnc1996 · 07-30-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by black90gt

best of all they're local

indeed!

90GT50 · 07-30-2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justa4banger

Stop posting all these swaps... the damn SVO might get a LSX heart instead of its little 4 pot

That might tick off a few purists

I think the SUby swap is awesome. i would definitely pimp that ride.....I am curious how the intake piping will go together....Seems tight.

That'd be gay, keep it a 4 cylinder and beat up on the LSXs.

Yale · 07-30-2009, 07:34 PM

He shoots the underside of the car, and I think I see the stock(ish?) AWD system. I bet those tiny differentials don't last long.

Justa4banger · 07-30-2009, 10:13 PM

I bet that rearend will hold up, there are some strong running subys running around with stock style rear ends..... It might need some upgrades, but i bet it holds just fine....

Hell-Bent SS 2 · 07-30-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88Whitepony

how are they going to run the intake tubing? really tight fit!

they could always do a speed density tune and get rid of the air maf. and look a 90 degree bend over to the passenger side with a filter

fbracing5 · 07-30-2009, 11:57 PM

Nice

Zfan · 07-31-2009, 01:22 PM

Me likes it alot

notchnate · 07-31-2009, 07:09 PM

That was way cooler before he messed it up!

NayNay · 07-31-2009, 08:12 PM

i'd love to put an LSx in the audi and make it rwd

Adler · 07-31-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnc1996

i plan on doing a lsx swap to my 4 door e36. Should be a fun sleeper

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!

95snake · 07-31-2009, 10:37 PM

I wonder if its still AWD? I didnt see a 12 bolt or 9 inch.

joes01bullitt · 07-31-2009, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95snake

I wonder if its still AWD? I didnt see a 12 bolt or 9 inch.

doesnt mean that it aint a 4wd...my buddy still has a nissan rear-end in his 240sx.....it has a 302 and a t5

whitesilvy04 · 08-02-2009, 04:43 PM

thats freaking sweet!

black90gt · 08-02-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NayNay

i'd love to put an LSx in the audi and make it rwd

Let's do it.

95snake · 08-02-2009, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joes01bullitt

doesnt mean that it aint a 4wd...my buddy still has a nissan rear-end in his 240sx.....it has a 302 and a t5

true, it would be awesome if they left it AWD. It would hook up like no other.

jw33 · 08-02-2009, 08:07 PM

There is a guy who put one in a Typhoon, with AWD, and turbos.....

Magnus · 08-02-2009, 08:42 PM

reminds me of this swap:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWW0-gQMWCc

07-30-2009, 02:55 PM	#1
JKD 学生 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The weapon is only as good as the person wielding it. Posts: 13,947	LSx swapped WRX Seems so unnatural, yet so cool. I wonder if the AWD still works. http://videos.streetfire.net/video/F...ped_698026.htm

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Justa4banger Lifer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 2,958	Stop posting all these swaps... the damn SVO might get a LSX heart instead of its little 4 pot That might tick off a few purists I think the SUby swap is awesome. i would definitely pimp that ride.....I am curious how the intake piping will go together....Seems tight. __________________ 85 SVO 2.7t coming soon Old 438whp 1/8th?? Older 375whp 7.40@94mph We will never forget you WILD 42! Friends I've Lost

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07-30-2009, 10:13 PM	#29
Justa4banger Lifer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 2,958	I bet that rearend will hold up, there are some strong running subys running around with stock style rear ends..... It might need some upgrades, but i bet it holds just fine.... __________________ 85 SVO 2.7t coming soon Old 438whp 1/8th?? Older 375whp 7.40@94mph We will never forget you WILD 42! Friends I've Lost

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