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Originally Posted by S14DB
So a 3L I6 is the same as a 2/2.4L I4?
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No... They are different motors with different powerbands...
But horsepower and torque are horsepower and torque...
I used to work with engine importers and there were a ton of people who wanted Supra swaps but the only way they could afford it was with an auto trans because the front clip is so much cheaper... $3000 versus $5500 for a 6 speed clip... But that motor at BPU HP level is not that impressive for the amount of money and trouble... But at higher HP levels it is amazing... That's the territory that SR/KAs can't touch...
What you are getting though is a very reliable 450WHP... But you are paying for it...
If I had this project I would:
1. Sell the suspension pieces and replace the bushings in the stock arms... Run stock shocks and springs as well... That car isn't going to be handling corners that well anyways... Especially with an auto...
2. Widen the rear fenders and get some cheap 17x9.5 +15 wheels with 255-40-17 drag radials...
3. Get some kind of launch control and a line lock...
And I would have made it manual using 1JZ parts but I know you want to keep it auto...
With that motor the car will be good for only one thing... So help it go in a straight line...