LS1 S2000, heh kinda silly.

[MrWizzard]

I am sure the 50/50 weight ratio has got to be ruined.... (EDIT: I have learned, see below that they are actually about the same weight....now I really want one)

I was surprised at how fast it took off though at the end. I would drive it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLEYdsQGcPI&feature=related

 

[Howard]

As if you wouldn't drive a regular S2000?

 

[MrWizzard]

As if you wouldn't drive a regular S2000?

I would take that too!

 

[speedy2]

An LS1 not that heavy. lol. my gosh everyone that sees an LS1 swap has to scream, "weight distribution haz been compromised!! FAIL FAIL FAIL!!!!111"

I think a fully assembled F20C weighs around 375 lbs

An LS1 385lbs

 

[KentState]

I am sure the 50/50 weight ratio has got to be ruined..

You would surprised how close in weigh the two engines are.

 

[exar333]

I am sure the 50/50 weight ratio has got to be ruined....Why? These engines weigh about the same

I was surprised at how fast it took off though at the end. I would drive it. Really? Putting a light V8 into a lightweight, great handling WOULDN'T take off quickly?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLEYdsQGcPI&feature=related

See above.

 

[Vic Vega]

Old idea.

See: 289 and 427 AC Cobra.

 

[thescreensavers]

Looks like slippage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5S4x38YGMc&NR=1&feature=fvwp

 

[ballmode]

I love s2000's

 

[zerocool84]

An LS1 not that heavy. lol. my gosh everyone that sees an LS1 swap has to scream, "weight distribution haz been compromised!! FAIL FAIL FAIL!!!!111"

I think a fully assembled F20C weighs around 375 lbs

An LS1 385lbs

Yup there's a reason why people put LS1's into RX-7's.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Hell of a lot sexier than a Vette that's for sure. :thumbsup:

 

[Bl0cks]

Hell yeah putting incriminating videos up on youtube

 

[exdeath]

Bad ass!

Lol at all the clueless anti-domestic fanboiz "OMG1!!111! 80:20 weight distribution" "iron lump" "pushrods"

 

[Kirby]

Bad ass!

Lol at all the clueless anti-domestic fanboiz "OMG1!!111! 80:20 weight distribution" "iron lump" "pushrods"

but..but...but...it doesn't sound the same! :biggrin:

 

[exdeath]

but..but...but...it doesn't sound the same! :biggrin:

Damn right, it sounds 10x better!

 

[exdeath]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGUpUuMnhm8

 

[Kirby]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGUpUuMnhm8

Jesus!

 

[skyking]

Jesus!

 

[overst33r]

An LS1 not that heavy. lol. my gosh everyone that sees an LS1 swap has to scream, "weight distribution haz been compromised!! FAIL FAIL FAIL!!!!111"

I think a fully assembled F20C weighs around 375 lbs

An LS1 385lbs

Yep F20c is about 350lbs fully dressed: http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elise/thecar/engine/kingk.html

But you listed the dry weight of the LS1. Fully dressed it weighs nearly 500lbs.

Auto. - 457.6 lbs. (208 kg) (Flexplate)
Manual - 497.2 lbs (226 kg) (Pressure Plate and Fly Wheel)

http://www.funco-motorsports.com/v8_comparison.htm

Still pretty light, but no where near as light as the F20c.

Most V8 conversions gain 150-300lbs. Supporting hardware such as axles, diffs, subframes all add weight. The S2000 will still retain the handling balance since it will still be mid engined with the V8. I reckon some good suspension tuning will make a v8 S2000 feel similar to a 4cyl.

 

[SparkyJJO]

Bad ass!

Lol at all the clueless anti-domestic fanboiz "OMG1!!111! 80:20 weight distribution" "iron lump" "pushrods"

Obviously they know nothing of the LS1. Iron lump? Hah! wrong material :biggrin:

 

[zerocool84]

Damn right, it sounds 10x better!

but when the Vtech kicks in, it smashes your whole body back. V8's and their constant torque have nothing on Vtech when it kicks in.

 

[skyking]

but when the Vtech kicks in, it smashes your whole body back. V8's and their constant torque have nothing on Vtech when it kicks in.

YO!
:awe:

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Yep F20c is about 350lbs fully dressed: http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elise/thecar/engine/kingk.html

But you listed the dry weight of the LS1. Fully dressed it weighs nearly 500lbs.

Auto. - 457.6 lbs. (208 kg) (Flexplate)
Manual - 497.2 lbs (226 kg) (Pressure Plate and Fly Wheel)

http://www.funco-motorsports.com/v8_comparison.htm

Still pretty light, but no where near as light as the F20c.

Most V8 conversions gain 150-300lbs. Supporting hardware such as axles, diffs, subframes all add weight. The S2000 will still retain the handling balance since it will still be mid engined with the V8. I reckon some good suspension tuning will make a v8 S2000 feel similar to a 4cyl.

150-300LBs isn't bad considering the power gains. I would guess that a turbo kit would likely increase the weight 100LBs in itself once you count the turbo, intercooler, added plumbing, and all that jazz as well. In a Caterham 7 you might notice the weight, but an S2000 or Miata is currently sufficiently porky thanks to safety regulations that it's not a huge deal.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Yep F20c is about 350lbs fully dressed: http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elise/thecar/engine/kingk.html

But you listed the dry weight of the LS1. Fully dressed it weighs nearly 500lbs.

Auto. - 457.6 lbs. (208 kg) (Flexplate)
Manual - 497.2 lbs (226 kg) (Pressure Plate and Fly Wheel)

http://www.funco-motorsports.com/v8_comparison.htm

Still pretty light, but no where near as light as the F20c.

Most V8 conversions gain 150-300lbs. Supporting hardware such as axles, diffs, subframes all add weight. The S2000 will still retain the handling balance since it will still be mid engined with the V8. I reckon some good suspension tuning will make a v8 S2000 feel similar to a 4cyl.

S2000 isn't a mid-engined car.

 

[JulesMaximus]

150-300LBs isn't bad considering the power gains. I would guess that a turbo kit would likely increase the weight 100LBs in itself once you count the turbo, intercooler, added plumbing, and all that jazz as well. In a Caterham 7 you might notice the weight, but an S2000 or Miata is currently sufficiently porky thanks to safety regulations that it's not a huge deal.

2800lbs is porky? Compared to a Lotus Elise or a motorcycle maybe.