Why are all the cool engine swaps performed outside of the U.S.?
#1
Why are all the cool engine swaps performed outside of the U.S.?
It's so bizarre that all the cool RX-8 engine swaps appear to be performed by shops outside of America.
All the K20/K24 swaps appear to be in Poland and Czech Republic. (https://www.instagram.com/mazda_rx8k20k/?hl=en, https://www.engineswapdepot.com/?p=3300, Projekty: Mazda RX-8 K20Turbo - 380KM 370Nm - Mickey Garage)
There is a shop in Malaysia (https://www.facebook.com/ylcarconversion/) that has done it all -- SR20DET, 3UZ-FE, 1JZ/2JZ, etc.
4G63s in Russia:
Is it something about the costs of labor here, or emissions regulations?
All the K20/K24 swaps appear to be in Poland and Czech Republic. (https://www.instagram.com/mazda_rx8k20k/?hl=en, https://www.engineswapdepot.com/?p=3300, Projekty: Mazda RX-8 K20Turbo - 380KM 370Nm - Mickey Garage)
There is a shop in Malaysia (https://www.facebook.com/ylcarconversion/) that has done it all -- SR20DET, 3UZ-FE, 1JZ/2JZ, etc.
4G63s in Russia:
Is it something about the costs of labor here, or emissions regulations?
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Because rebuilds are readily available and the cars are cheap enough to just replace, rather than repair?
US car prices as % of annual salary are hilariously low compared to the rest of the world.
Also there a heck of a lot more V8's here than the rest of the world. So the variety of swaps is kinda limited by the obvious choice.
US car prices as % of annual salary are hilariously low compared to the rest of the world.
Also there a heck of a lot more V8's here than the rest of the world. So the variety of swaps is kinda limited by the obvious choice.
Last edited by Loki; 08-17-2018 at 01:45 PM.
#3
Smoking turbo yay
Yeah, why use 4/6 pots when you can get and put in V8s easily?
They are not unique, but who cares when you have 400 ftlb of torque with 300 of that available at idle?
I would not consider a piston swap on my RX-8, but if I hypothetically do, you bet it's gonna be an LS.
They are not unique, but who cares when you have 400 ftlb of torque with 300 of that available at idle?
I would not consider a piston swap on my RX-8, but if I hypothetically do, you bet it's gonna be an LS.
Last edited by UnknownJinX; 08-17-2018 at 02:12 PM.
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Many people in European countries pay upwards of 50-60% in income taxes, have strenuous car inspections, pay for gas by the liter (taxes again), and have high car registration fee's.
I love the fact that I can own 5 cars, have no inspections, I pay like $40/each per year on registration fee's, gas is relatively cheap, and cops don't care about modifications (here in FL at least).
The only criticism is the damn 25 year import rule.
Last edited by strokercharged95gt; 08-19-2018 at 09:20 AM.
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I have been baffled with how kind and generous LS people are after coming from the import scene. I bought a transmission off of a guy and we ended up bullshitting for 2 hours afterwards in his garage. He GAVE me the bellhousing and flywheel I needed for my swap. I've never experienced anything like that from import tuners. LS people so far are super chill and open to talking about what they've done, VS the import scene where it seems everything is secret and has a cost.
Last edited by ColdSlide; 09-27-2018 at 03:18 PM.
#9
Smoking turbo yay
I mean, if it's not "cool" but it at least goes fast, then I see a point.
A 4 pot, NA or FI(unless you are rediculous about it), isn't fast and is therefore pointless.
An I4 is also unrefined as hell in terms of smoothness compared to a rotary.
A 4 pot, NA or FI(unless you are rediculous about it), isn't fast and is therefore pointless.
An I4 is also unrefined as hell in terms of smoothness compared to a rotary.
#11
If you are aware of any particular reason this engine would be a bad choice, please let us know facts, as there are a few members interested in such a swap.
Thanks
#13
Smoking turbo yay
everyone know W17 iz da bes swap
ya digz mane?
ya digz mane?
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