What motors are you guys using for builds?

Mr. leafspring · Jan 18, 2017

U HATE FORD SO BAD U CANT EVEN SPELL IT LOLOL

TBItoy · Jan 18, 2017

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I think the Colorado/Canyon "Atlas" series engines would catch on for small buggies and Toyotas if the engines were more available, they come with 4L60E behind them too.

Especially the 07+ larger displacement. An all aluminum 200+ HP 2.9L 4cyl with a truck power band, normal accessory drive, and a 4L60e/Atlas tcase would be a good setup for a narrow crawler buggy.

Of course it cost the same $ to do an LS v8....So...... Yeah.

GONOVRIT · Jan 18, 2017

smbroady82 said:
Isomething like a boosted ecotec/ aw4?/ atlas would be sweet and I could keep doing my weepow thing, but I think it would cost the same/ possibly more than just doing a 5.3 or 6.0 / 350 or 400 / atlas

But the power to weight ratio would be more appealing. I would LOVE to do that setup but the ecotec info remains a mystery to me.

I'd be interested in a 3rz but want an auto to atlas or fj60 split case for my offset rear diff.

smbroady82 · Jan 18, 2017

GONOVRIT said:
But the power to weight ratio would be more appealing. I would LOVE to do that setup but the ecotec info remains a mystery to me.

I'd be interested in a 3rz but want an auto to atlas or fj60 split case for my offset rear diff.

I've got the atlas already, I'm just having a hard time making a decision on which way to go with the motor/ tranny

lowbudgetjunk · Jan 18, 2017

Adapter from yota motors to th350, 400 and powerglide is less than $300.

I think the yoyos would sell well, but power to weight, the LS beats it like a redheaded stepchild.

TBItoy · Jan 18, 2017

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GONOVRIT said:
But the power to weight ratio would be more appealing. I would LOVE to do that setup but the ecotec info remains a mystery to me.

I'd be interested in a 3rz but want an auto to atlas or fj60 split case for my offset rear diff.

I don't know... There isn't near as much weight difference in a 4cyl+turbo and a v8... Especially an aluminum block LS motor.

I think the "best" power/weight/size/capability/cost ratio would have to be a relatively stock LS1, mild TH350/4L60E (or a mild 400), and of course the Atlas which is a wash.

It would be interesting to do the math.

alscott · Jan 18, 2017

Turbo 2jz is something id be interested in at some point. prolly hard and expensive to get though

grcthird · Jan 18, 2017

2jz is a cool motor and a lot of power. God there is a bunch of extra little **** all over it though. Got one in an is300 at the shop right now, running ass motor for sure.

tonybolton · Jan 18, 2017

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After purchasing this 2014 mustang.....I'd love to have rig with a cammed 5.0 coyote motor. I've been very impressed!!

Mortalis5509 · Jan 19, 2017

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tonybolton said:
After purchasing this 2014 mustang.....I'd love to have rig with a cammed 5.0 coyote motor. I've been very impressed!!

I have an 11' with long tubes. Fun cars.

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tonybolton · Jan 19, 2017

Mortalis5509 said:
I have an 11' with long tubes. Fun cars.

I bet that sounds good! I'm not much of an exhaust / sound guy.....but I've heard a few that just sound evil.

fordcontraption01 · Jan 19, 2017

I'd like a coyote motor or a 5.4 blower lightning motor or gt 500 motor

GSI · Jan 19, 2017

I've got a customer with a TJ that has a 6.1 hemi in it. He's recently slung a rod through the side of the block so he'll be looking for another one shortly. Shoot me a PM if you have access to a good one.

Zjman · Jan 19, 2017

Re: What motors are you guys using for builds?

I'd love a coyote but a decent built Windsor is prob in my budget

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ridefast · Jan 19, 2017

Any luck on a 2.2L Ecotec?

What about a BBC Mark IV 4-bolt block?

Dirt700 · Jan 19, 2017

I got a buddy looking for a 4bt cummins

zukimaster · Jan 19, 2017

Re: What motors are you guys using for builds?

If I were into **** ass Ford's, I would be all over this, seems like a good deal. It's in the Gadsden Alabama Craigslist

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pholmann · Jan 19, 2017

Dirt700 said:
I got a buddy looking for a 4bt cummins

I can't seem to ever get any 4bt's. I've tried. I get 12 valve motors all the time. The elusive 4bt......

pholmann · Jan 19, 2017

ridefast said:
Any luck on a 2.2L Ecotec?

What about a BBC Mark IV 4-bolt block?

I'll check on the ecotec and yes on the mark IV. I have 2 of those, maybe 3. I have a 96+ 427 I can't seem to give away so I am gonna use it in my new to me dually I acquired.