TF-Works LS2-swapped R3
03-25-2013, 11:15 AM
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Almost same as stock. We weighed the motor and tranny for both and difference was less than 100lbs, LS being slightly heavier. Most of the weight also is in the tranny so its in the center of the car.
Overall dynamics of the car does change, since the LS sits farther forward over the front axles.
We haven't pushed the car on the track yet, still snowing here! But driving on the street, you barely notice the difference.
Overall dynamics of the car does change, since the LS sits farther forward over the front axles.
We haven't pushed the car on the track yet, still snowing here! But driving on the street, you barely notice the difference.
03-25-2013, 11:17 AM
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It retains the stock electronic steering.
03-25-2013, 11:18 AM
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03-25-2013, 11:29 AM
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We used the Hinson kit, which at the time wasn't ready. So we took the prototype and worked with it. We didn't get much support or service from them so we had to modify many things to make it work and had to "fix" several things that didn't work on it.
However the end result is what counts, the customer wanted the car to be just like stock. Stock gauges to work, electronic steering, shifter to be at the exact oem location, etc. True sleeper!
The car is now in the hands of the customer so we won't be able to update much but he's planning to compete in the One Lap of America event, so we're hoping for good results.
03-25-2013, 11:46 AM
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Price varies depending on the LS(?), motor build, etc. Hard to even give a range as there are so many options.
03-25-2013, 11:47 AM
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We should have done a build thread, as it was pretty challenging but fun project, but we ran into many issues and the project took a lot longer than expected.
We used the Hinson kit, which at the time wasn't ready. So we took the prototype and worked with it. We didn't get much support or service from them so we had to modify many things to make it work and had to "fix" several things that didn't work on it.
However the end result is what counts, the customer wanted the car to be just like stock. Stock gauges to work, electronic steering, shifter to be at the exact oem location, etc. True sleeper!
The car is now in the hands of the customer so we won't be able to update much but he's planning to compete in the One Lap of America event, so we're hoping for good results.
We used the Hinson kit, which at the time wasn't ready. So we took the prototype and worked with it. We didn't get much support or service from them so we had to modify many things to make it work and had to "fix" several things that didn't work on it.
However the end result is what counts, the customer wanted the car to be just like stock. Stock gauges to work, electronic steering, shifter to be at the exact oem location, etc. True sleeper!
The car is now in the hands of the customer so we won't be able to update much but he's planning to compete in the One Lap of America event, so we're hoping for good results.
03-25-2013, 12:02 PM
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03-26-2013, 05:40 PM
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