up in the air...sho?

Started by Chris Edelman · May 9, 2012 · 11postsSMF 2010–26

Chris EdelmanMay 9, 2012, 11:13 am · #1

I'm thinking...if something ever goes wrong with ny newly rebuilt motor I will to a total swap. I have a 91 Taurus sho. Would the swap be practical. Or wishful thinking?

silvertonMay 9, 2012, 11:18 am · #2

How deep are your pockets? I think it would be a kickass swap. Only thing wrong with those shos, i think, is the drive train configuration.

sideways_s12May 9, 2012, 1:25 pm · #3

The sho is fwd right? I would think it would be a pain in the ass because as silverton stated the drive train config is weird..

d_k_jose_s12May 9, 2012, 1:33 pm · #4

sell the sho and get an rb

sideways_s12May 9, 2012, 2:06 pm · #5

Iono about going that far sho after market parts and maintenance parts are more readily available more so than the rb...

ArroMay 9, 2012, 2:10 pm · #6

SHO engine is a poor idea, just as bad as any other FWD engine into an S12 idea. And RB is a bitch, so much customization. Just get an SR20DET and fall in love with the ease of installation and the huge aftermarket. Besides, the car will be WAY better balanced.

I_heart_VVLMay 10, 2012, 7:50 am · #7

d_k_jose_s12 on 01:33:02 PM / 09-May-12
sell the sho and get a 1JZ

fixed. :)

d_k_jose_s12May 10, 2012, 12:30 pm · #8

I_heart_VVL on 07:50:31 AM / 10-May-12
fixed. :)

Like a boss

silvertonMay 10, 2012, 1:07 pm · #9

Pfft, 1JZ.... 1.5JZ... I can't remember if it's the 1 block and 2 head, or 2 block and 1 head, but they make a better motor!

I_heart_VVLMay 10, 2012, 3:17 pm · #10

silverton on 01:07:24 PM / 10-May-12
Pfft, 1JZ.... 1.5JZ... I can't remember if it's the 1 block and 2 head, or 2 block and 1 head, but they make a better motor!

Yes! 2JZ block with the better flowing(and optional VVTi) head from the 1JZ would be glorious!

Jeremy AMay 10, 2012, 3:21 pm · #11

Arro on 02:10:22 PM / 09-May-12
SHO engine is a poor idea, just as bad as any other FWD engine into an S12 idea. And RB is a bitch, so much customization. Just get an SR20DET and fall in love with the ease of installation and the huge aftermarket. Besides, the car will be WAY better balanced.

Ain't that a bitch slap of truth right there.

Amen!