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Originally Posted by dongoesby
Phew just read through your previous 1jz thread. awesome build and very informative!
However, here is the question of weight distribution I'm sure a lot of people like to know (if you haven't answer else where already). I'm sure based on your great experience in drifting and in mechanical, you would be a perfect person to ask.
1) How would you compare the weight difference between the SR and 1JZ?
2) Does it get in your way of drifting (nose heavier maybe?)?
3) There is the Driftwork S15 had its 2JZ moved backward and reconstructed its firewall. Do you foresee the necessity of doing this for the ideal weight distribution?
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Thank you for the compliments.
As far as weight goes, I've only ever weighed the car with the SR, Myself, Cage: 2550 (around that). The mount kit I use actually bolts to the engine about 3-4 inches back from the center of the engine. However, the R154 is pretty heavy compared to the SR/KA 5-Speeds, so that helps. I also noticed the car sits about a 1/4'' lower in the front with the JZ, interesting.
Right off the bat though, the JZ is a cast iron block, with two more cylinders, the weight differences I'd imagine are about 100-200 lbs. total added?