We are seeing a lot of engine swaps using the Ford Focus recently. Take this Focus for example, out went the 2.0L inline four and in came a used 5.3L Chevy V8. The engine sits on a custom subframe. A...
We usually do not write about an engine swap without a certain level of progress, but we just had to bring attention to this project. This project takes a 1968 Camaro and not only gives it a modern e...
A very nice 1993 Mazda RX-7 with a LS1 / T-56 is up for sale. The car has many upgrades besides the engine swap. The car is $30,000 and located in Florida. Check the source link below for more detail...
MBRP Inc has built probably the fastest Colorado on earth. The truck was created for drifting with some road racing and drag added for fun. The LS7 motor was built by Dustin Portmess at Exotic Perfor...
MBRP Inc has built probably the fastest Colorado on earth. The truck was created for drifting with some road racing and drag added for fun. The LS7 motor was built by Dustin Portmess at Exotic Perfor...
Under the hood of this 1969 Camaro resides a 427 ci LS9 built by Thomson Automotive. The engine is producing 762 horsepower and 800 lbs/ft of torque. The transmission is a D&D Performance T-56. The m...
SEMA is off to its normal crazy start. This probably wouldn’t be considered an engine swap since most of this build is completely custom but hey we are talking about a light roadster with twin engine...
Hot Rods and Customs Stuff has debuted their newest project at SEMA 2010 and it is one amazing car. The project started by taking apart every piece of the 1961 Mercedes 190SL for a frame off restorat...
Ford Lighting and Dodge SRT10 owners now have to worry about a truck with bowtie power catching them. A performace shop out of Houston called Fastlane has taken a Silverado and swapped a Corvette LS7...
If have been wanting to swap a V8 into your 1st or 2nd generation 240SX you are in luck. A member on Zilvia.net is selling a complete kit to swap a V8 into your 240SX for $2K OBO. The member … Contin...
With a huge turbocharged Duramax, this Mustang was able to reach 205 MPH at the Texas Mile. This Mustang now holds a standing mile record from the National Association of Diesel Motorsports. The engi...
Are you a BMW enthusiast seeking classic style and upgraded power? If so then this 1972 BMW 2002 with a M3 motor swap might be the car for you. The S14 engine came out of a 1990 BMW M3. The … Continu...
Well it appears engine swappers might have a new platform to pull from if they want a direct injection twin turbocharged V6. Inside Lines is claiming the photo below is of the new EcoBoost powered Fo...
Meet Rusty Slammington, a very unique E28 BMW. Its so unique, it has a Facebook profile with over 1K fans. The factory engine has been replaced by a 1JZ-GTE. The roof has been chopped five inches and...
If you happen to be near booth 2145 during the International Motorsports Industry Show, you might want to stop by and sign up to win a motor. If you are lucky enough, you could win a Roush Yates Spin...
The first upgrade to the Miata was a turbo kit. That could only add so much power. Then the owner upgraded the car with a donation of a blown RB25 from a friend’s drift 240SX. The engine is a RB25DET...
Take a $500 Volvo Amazon and gut everything besides the body. Then take a Lexus SC400 and cut off the entire body. Glue them together and you have this, a Volvo powered by a 4.0L 1UZ-FE V8 with a com...
Derek Ekin’s 2006 Chrysler 300 has had it’s 3.5L V6 replaced with a 3rd generation 8.3L Viper V10. Derek did all the work himself except for the wiring and ECU work. The swap took him a whole year be...
This 1986 LX Mustang has a new Coyote 5.0L crate motor swap thanks to High Flow Performance. In September the project was started along with a blog detailing the progress. The transmission is a T-56 ...
A 1964 Corvette with a single turbo LS1 swap. On some street tires and about 10 psi of boost, it was able to put down a 10.4 second drag run. Source: LS1Tech
This is a very unique 1969 Camaro built by Carlevale Custom Cars. Not only does it have a huge motor but also has a transmission rarely seen on a street car. Under the hood you will a 707 cubic inch ...
Here is a video of JER Development’s 1973 240Z dyno run. The 240Z has a RB30 swap. On 13 psi of boost the engine is making 392 horsepower to the rear wheels.
We have some more information on the Hyundai Genesis with a LSx motor swap. The exhaust manifolds are form a C6 Corvette. The transmission will be a 6L80 and will later be a TR6060. They will use a t...