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Old 11-02-2006, 01:23 AM
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Just looking to gauge some thoughts/opinions.

Are there any LS1 Swapped S2k's?

Also, what are some popular engine/tranny swap's?

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Originally Posted by jotti,Nov 2 2006, 05:23 AM
Just looking to gauge some thoughts/opinions.

Are there any LS1 Swapped S2k's?

Also, what are some popular engine/tranny swap's?

Thanks.
Even if you could shoehorn the engine into the engine bay, I can't imagine how you would fit the LS1 transaxle assembly under the rear of the car.

The F20C and F22C with transmission is a popular transplant INTO other vehicles, like Miatas, Super 7 clones, and other small F/R platforms, but I am not aware of any V8 swaps into the S2000 chassis.
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Originally Posted by CoralDoc,Nov 2 2006, 06:09 AM
Even if you could shoehorn the engine into the engine bay, I can't imagine how you would fit the LS1 transaxle assembly under the rear of the car.

The F20C and F22C with transmission is a popular transplant INTO other vehicles, like Miatas, Super 7 clones, and other small F/R platforms, but I am not aware of any V8 swaps into the S2000 chassis.
AFAIK the LSX series of engines all can bolt up to a standard Tremec T56 transmission which would preserve the stock engine/tranny layout.
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yea.. there are no 'popular' swaps into the S2K.. it has one of the best motors and trannys ever produced for a production car. people swap the F20C/F22C INTO other cars, not the other way around
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Someone just posted the other day with a Supra engine (2JZ). Pretty insane, but cool.

There have also been other threads talking about LS1 swaps, but never confirmed with any pictures or anything.

I think it'd be kinda cool. If I were going to swap for any other engine (in the realm of affordability), the LS1 would probably be it. Not that I'm considering it or anything...
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I'm surprised it hasn't been done. After some research I found that a s2k roller won't run me much more than an RX7 roller.

I think it can be done.

Any other opinions appreciated!
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Well it hasn't been done more because a lot of people buy the S2K specifically because of the engine it comes with
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Originally Posted by vtec9,Nov 2 2006, 01:09 PM
Well it hasn't been done more because a lot of people buy the S2K specifically because of the engine it comes with
I agree, it is a well balanced car no doubht. But when your looking for more power, and leaning towards F/I, your much better off going with an LS1 swap. Probably cost around the same if you save on the shell.

Hmm...
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An LS1 swap would really take away what this car is. It is a well balanced car. A big V8 up front would mess up the weight distribution as well as just drive the weight up in general. If you want LS1 power go out a buy a Z28 camaro or WS6 TransAm. They will probably cost you less than an S2000 and be far cheaper and easier to mod.


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