Best and worst engine swaps?

[ViperACRSupra]

WORST - The Mitsu EVO 10 FQ300 with the Escudo V6 is so horrible, the tuuuuurbo Laggggg is so mind numbingly bad and slow.

BEST - Havent quite found the best yet, but a close contender maybe the Porsche Cayman GT4 with the GAC Mavercik V8 plant is so EPIC! It is so quick and mental!

The Escudo+EvoX REQUIRES a clutch kick! But that just makes it MORE fun.

 

[shadow0460]

My favorites:
Trans Am with whatever the first swap was. Keep the RPMs low to save fuel. It has massive low end torque.
02 RX-7 with the 26B. This is a challenge to drive well but very rewarding. It's good on gas.
R33 with the R92CP engine: Absolute beast with 4 wheel drive.

Most hated: I seem to recall wasting a 26B on a Mazda 3.
Cappuccino with 13B. Good swap, but not as effective as it once was. Try it anyway though!
Raptor: This should have gotten a Gen 3 Coyote. Still the old 351 is decent. It passes EVERYTHING but a gas station!

 

[skydragon49]

In my humble opinion and based on my very poor driving and tuning skills, I like these swapps a lot:

• Dodge Charger RT '68
• Ford Mustang Boss '69
• Civic eg Sir '93
• Jaguar XJ220 '92
• Nissan Silvia S13 '88
• VW '66
• Porsche 911 (994) '92
• Corvette ZR1 C4 '89

 

[Rurboblixt]

Suzuki v8 in M3 from 89 is the beast

 

[kevinb64740]

My best was I think the one that goes into the thingo named after a drink

My worst has yet to be discovered.

Also looking for good cheap swaps. If it costs more than 500k i wont buy it

Alpine 110 with the GTR ENGINE

 

[ZEE]

Alpine 110 with the GTR ENGINE

Is it good or bad for you? I personally have done it with my Alpine A110 and its pretty good with a bit of tuning.

 

[kevinb64740]

Is it good or bad for you? I personally have done it with my Alpine A110 and its pretty good with a bit of tuning.

It did tje job easily.silvis Q with same motor is good on top end I just haven't figured out tje gearing so it's not so slow taking off even with nos

 

[ZEE]

It did tje job easily.silvis Q with same motor is good on top end I just haven't figured out tje gearing so it's not so slow taking off even with nos

 

[jesse100190]

i like the fairlady z34 '08 with engine swap due to being very good with fuel economy at the 700pp lvl, the xj220 '92 with the engine swap due to being a rocket at lemans, the evo lancer '96 due to the acceleration off the starting line. dislike the maverick in a truck since it slides everywhere when i did it at willow springs.

 

[VXR]

I don't know about best, but I absolutely know the worst - the Suzuki VGT engine swap that has a massive problem with what feels like clutch slip over 8,000rpm. What's the point of a bike engine swap if you're best bet is short shifting at VTEC Honda revs?

 

[Redline516911]

I'm yet to find good use for the swapped Trans-Am..
The civic engine in the Honda Beat makes a monster K Car.
Numerous other swaps can work really well assuming you don't need to go round corners, cue the LS7 powered Nissan Sylvia Q, 240mph towards the next squealing mess of a corner......

Yup the swapped Silvia was not a good choice it corners like it's on ice

 

[MIE1992]

I could see the RCF's additional swap - the 2JZ - potentially being a superior option in the broader term than the Chiron's engine, as I imagine that the 2JZ could have a wider range of power outputs. Meanwhile, I don't think you can get as low with the Chiron's engine, even with the power limiter and full-customize ECU turned all the way down.

 

[NevilleNobody]

So um, I like wagons and got a nice Volvo off the used market, so remembering the 90s wagons in the btcc, I thought I'd build it out. So um, only one engine fit, seems to be a blown ls7 with over 1000hp lol. I bought all the aero and suspension goodies I could throw at it, and racing softs, and I am spinning in 5th gear hahahhaaha.

Soooooo how do I make it drivable?

 

[skydragon49]

So um, I like wagons and got a nice Volvo off the used market, so remembering the 90s wagons in the btcc, I thought I'd build it out. So um, only one engine fit, seems to be a blown ls7 with over 1000hp lol. I bought all the aero and suspension goodies I could throw at it, and racing softs, and I am spinning in 5th gear hahahhaaha.

Soooooo how do I make it drivable?

 

[NevilleNobody]

Hazaaaaahhhhh!!

 

[Wip3outFan]

The Supra 2JZ GTE in the M3 Sports Evolution is chefs kiss.

I don't care for any of the Silvia engine swaps.

 

[gonjaman3000]

How about the Impreza 22B a very potent little 2 door already. But now there is a flat 6 from the 992 / 911turbo Under the hood wtf??!

 

[NoCreativo]

I like the Lexus V8 on the Celica. It drives like the normal car, but faster. Something similar with the Silivias using the GT-R engine.
Not sure which is the worst, but the old Fiat 500 with the RC213 engine is CRAZY

 

[Sir Crashalot]

How about the Impreza 22B a very potent little 2 door already. But now there is a flat 6 from the 992 / 911turbo Under the hood wtf??!

The 22B can only equip the Impreza Rally car engine.
Did you maybe mean the BRZ S '21?

 

[WolfpackS2k]

My favorites:
Trans Am with whatever the first swap was. Keep the RPMs low to save fuel. It has massive low end torque.
02 RX-7 with the 26B. This is a challenge to drive well but very rewarding. It's good on gas.
R33 with the R92CP engine: Absolute beast with 4 wheel drive.

Most hated: I seem to recall wasting a 26B on a Mazda 3.
Cappuccino with 13B. Good swap, but not as effective as it once was. Try it anyway though!
Raptor: This should have gotten a Gen 3 Coyote. Still the old 351 is decent. It passes EVERYTHING but a gas station!

Could I possibly get your tune for this? I love the FD but think it is absolute ass with the 26B engine. I've tried to tune it so many times with no luck. The handling sucks. Any help is appreciated.