2JZ Powered Jeep Update
Chad Kassem sent us an update on his Jeep.
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Chad Kassem sent us an update on his Jeep.
Nissan Europe is rumored to be working on a Juke that will be powered by a VR38DETT. It is expected to do 0-60mph in under four seconds and will be out sometime before the end of the year. Source: Ja...
The tuning shop MKB now offers a very powerful and expensive swap package for your Mercedes GL SUV. If you can wait six months and have around $294,000, you can replace your factory V8 with a twin-tu...
Here we have a Ford Focus with a 2JZ swap under the hood doing some laps. All I can tell from the video is it’s turbocharged and has a hard time keeping the power down. If anyone can find a … Continu...
Truckin’ Magazine has a how-to article on swapping a 6.0L LQ9 into a 1982 Chevy Blazer. This swap how-to would also be helpful if you were swapping a LSx motor
When I first started watching this video I wondered if it was going to prove this had a Ford V8 in it.
Looks like Kia is working on a new turbocharged V6 platform for the GT concept. Rumor has it the GT concept uses a turbocharged V6 putting out 400 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. Can’t wait to is...
Add a 588 cubic inch big block Chevy V8 and two 88mm turbos into a 3,050 pound Rolls Royce, you get a classic that can do a quarter-mile in 8.093 seconds at 168 mph. This car was build by Fester … Co...
The video below shows what happens when a 3,050 pound Rolls Royce gets a twin-turbocharged 588 cubic inch big block Chevy V8 shoved under the hood. Currently the Rolls gets down the quarter-mile trac...
Here is an article listing BMW engines swaps for a BMW E30. The writer gives engine power stats, advantages and disadvantages for choosing each engine. Engines listed in the article are 1.8L I4 M42B1...
Here is a video of a LS3 powered Cadillac XLR on the dyno. The computer screen shows the LS3 putting out about 486 horsepower and 456 lb-ft of torque. I wish there was more info on this project. Sour...
Someone is selling their 350Z with a turbocharged LS2 for only $12,000. The owner will also take a LSx powered RX-7 trade as well. This deal is almost too good to be true, so proceed with caution. So...
This 1946 1/2 ton pickup was a perfect choice for a rat rod project because nature had done half of the work. Instead the owner could focus on the drivetrain. It started with using a modern S10 frame...
I came across this eHow article on swapping a SR20 into a 240SX. There are plenty of forum posts showing how to complete the same swap but this is nicely concise and I figured you can never have enou...
Chris Forsberg’s Formula D 370Z is seen here running a Nissan Titan VK56 V8 and a Quaife 60G sequential six-speed. For more information and photos please visit the link below. Source: SpeedHunters
Up for sale is this 2004 twin-turbo Mercedes V12 from a Maybach 57. It includes the motor, the transmission, oil cooler, ECU, wiring, shifter, and driveshaft. Motor only has 5,500 miles on it. Curren...
This 2006 Infiniti G35 sedan has had its factory engine replaced with a 6.0L LQ9 V8 with the help of a Sikky engine swap kit. The engine has been upgraded with a 102mm throttle body, 1 7/8 inch heade...
Here is a nice RB25 powered 1989 240SX for sale in Illinois. The owner claims the car makes 411 horsepower to the wheels on 17 psi of boost. Owner is looking for $10,000 OBO. Source: NoRotors
This Datsun 510 with a KA24 motor swap was photographed at Seattle FormulaD. Source: Autoholics
The bulletproof 2JZ has found yet another unique home. This time a shop very familiar with the 2JZ platform has taken the ubiquitous motor and swapped it into a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. The focus was to m...
Talk about an interesting engine selection and placement for a R34. The factory RB26 engine has been swapped for a 900 horsepower NASCAR V8. The engine seems to be recessed almost an entire engine le...
We wrote about this Coyote 5.0L powered 1986 LX Mustang before. Well they have completed the swap and have posted some really nice videos. Currently the Mustang is putting 407 horsepower and 388 lb-f...
I tried doing some research on this project and didn’t really find much. If anyone knows more about this project, please email us or leave a comment. Source: DrivingEnthusiast
Carlos Fernandez’s 1969 Mustang is almost more modern Mustang then vintage. Carlos took a 2005 Saleen Mustang chassis and grafted it under the 1969 Mustang Fastback body. The Ford supercharged 4.6L V...
The engine hasn’t been installed yet but I thought this project deserved to be posted anyway. Plans are to install a 330 horsepower, supercharged 1100cc Honda Blackbird motorcycle engine into this cu...