Nice to see you're autocrossing your conversion. Really shows that you're developing some skills that showcase the car's maeuverability vs just mashing the accelerator pedal like for a quarter-mile. I just started taking my 944/LSX out to AX runs - will actually be going up to warminster this weeked
A rotating body's tendency is to rotate about its center of mass. If you move the center of mass forwards (heavier, further forward engine), you will increase oversteer. The center of mass is further forward, so it wants to rotate around a point forward of its previous location. Not only that, but you are adding weight to the tires required for steering.
Just saying... besides, it looks rather tail-happy to me.
Revisiting this video...for those who (remarkably intelligently) tried to note that this car, with it's massively heavy dinosaur V8 is understeering all over the place (or as it was eloquently put, is "having an understeer")...
...kindly watch the video. I'm seeing the butt end fly around quite a bit here.
@pomegranatesix actually the LS1 doesnt weigh that much more than a fully loaded 13B...its not the weight that throws the balance off, its where its mounted. the LS1 has to be mounted much further forward than the beer keg the car originally comes with.
My odometer reads 232,000 miles, I'm just now coming close to rebuilding it. But the previous owners semi-abused it. I have drift damage towards the back of my car as well. :(
theres no way a v8 ways only 20 pounds more than a 13b then u say if u add the two turbos that the are prob equal...thats like sayin a pushbike ways 20 pounds less then a harley and thats without the pedals...
Nice to see you're autocrossing your conversion. Really shows that you're developing some skills that showcase the car's maeuverability vs just mashing the accelerator pedal like for a quarter-mile. I just started taking my 944/LSX out to AX runs - will actually be going up to warminster this weeked
nsaneon 7 months ago
I could be wrong but...
A rotating body's tendency is to rotate about its center of mass. If you move the center of mass forwards (heavier, further forward engine), you will increase oversteer. The center of mass is further forward, so it wants to rotate around a point forward of its previous location. Not only that, but you are adding weight to the tires required for steering.
Just saying... besides, it looks rather tail-happy to me.
Also, rotaries are heavy by design. :)
rccardude04 11 months ago
I'm a rotorhead but you handle that thing like it's got a rotary heart nice work guy
rrentschler 1 year ago
this was in 06 i hope you painted the car by now
thatnigga54 1 year ago
Revisiting this video...for those who (remarkably intelligently) tried to note that this car, with it's massively heavy dinosaur V8 is understeering all over the place (or as it was eloquently put, is "having an understeer")...
...kindly watch the video. I'm seeing the butt end fly around quite a bit here.
pomegranatesix 3 years ago
@pomegranatesix actually the LS1 doesnt weigh that much more than a fully loaded 13B...its not the weight that throws the balance off, its where its mounted. the LS1 has to be mounted much further forward than the beer keg the car originally comes with.
Cordtus 1 year ago
actually the ls1 is 40lbs lighter than the 13b with accesories
Moonrover333 4 years ago
how much was the ls1 motor? ive had this idea for a while and now i seen it in action gj man=]
nguyen1595415954 4 years ago
$5000 or so, including shipping.
pomegranatesix 3 years ago
hey how much was your ls1 motor.. ive had this idea for a long time n this is the first time i seen it in action gj =]
nguyen1595415954 4 years ago
jegaslim: Yeah, I'm the driver.
Aireyc: Yep.
pomegranatesix 4 years ago
have you weighed them peanutwrx02
xchuvuefguhyui 4 years ago
LS1 more reliable than 13b FTW. I'll take a LS1 thank you. Car looks like a blast to drive. Thumbs up on the swap
4drspeed 4 years ago
13b's can last into 300,000 miles just to let you know...
Draelren 3 years ago
ROFL!! Oh I have no doubt that they can last to 300,000 but after how many rebuilds? 50? How many seals you replacing?? Riiiight.
4drspeed 3 years ago
My odometer reads 232,000 miles, I'm just now coming close to rebuilding it. But the previous owners semi-abused it. I have drift damage towards the back of my car as well. :(
Draelren 3 years ago
@4drspeed lol? mine has 250,000 original KM and it works fine
Cordtus 1 year ago
theres no way a v8 ways only 20 pounds more than a 13b then u say if u add the two turbos that the are prob equal...thats like sayin a pushbike ways 20 pounds less then a harley and thats without the pedals...
xchuvuefguhyui 4 years ago
Go weigh both engines yourself then......and let us know when you prove yourself wrong.
peanutwrx02 4 years ago
and its further back on the fire wall too.
truaz1an 4 years ago
ROLF. 13b motor sits lower haha...less understeer rolf
truaz1an 4 years ago
ROLF.This guy went backwards. The LS1 engine is a lot heavier than a 13B. If you notice the car is having an understeer.
truaz1an 4 years ago
Fail. 20 pounds difference in weight, especially if you factor in the fact that the FD has twin turbos.
pomegranatesix 4 years ago
That's in Frederick, MD right? I took my rx-8 there.
aireyc 4 years ago
look like u love that car, r u the driver in the vid ?
jegaslim 4 years ago