Things I'd like to see in my aw11

como · 01-02-2010, 12:40 PM

1) v6 engine
2) supercharger
3) stroker kit
4) 6-speed
5) super quiet exhaust
6) some sort of limited slip, since its snowy here and I'm not a fan of one-wheel-drive

So... I know that it's possible to get a v6 in this car, so it has to be possible to get a stroker v6 (since its the same size), and it's likely that its possible to fit a supercharger in there, too.

Is it reasonable to get a 6 speed in there with a v6? How about with a limited slip?

I've just purchased my first house, and I've got a full basement (and a 1-car garage, but that's not really adequate for rebuilds, only barely for installing this sort of stuff) and I'm thinking I'd like to do a complete v6 supercharged stroker in the basement over the next few years, so I'm just looking for some input.

ToyotaTechGeek · 01-02-2010, 12:50 PM

i think you could probably check out Paul Woods' work and find the V6 swap: i believe i had read that he has accomplished this.
all of those things are fairly feasable; depending on your personal abilities/depth of your wallet.

etc… · 01-02-2010, 01:01 PM

Prepare an exit strategy, (i.e. how you are going to get the engine out of your basement), before you start.

como · 01-02-2010, 01:48 PM

Same way I'm getting it in; Theres some nice stairs through a bulkhead, I figured I'd build a sled of sorts out of 2x4's and drag it up. (With the help of a few friends, that is!)

As for depth of wallet, I just bought a house. I can't even afford to eat this week

toyotaspeed90 · 01-02-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by como

As for depth of wallet, I just bought a house. I can't even afford to eat this week

lol.... welcome to being house-poor.... and if your house isn't brand new... then 1/2 (or more) of your free time becomes dedicated to the house!

Either way, congrats on the purchase.

como · 01-02-2010, 02:05 PM

thanks.
it's a 50's house, needs all new wiring, windows, etc etc... so yeah, basically all the money left over after the mortgage payment will be for fixing the house.
But I'll have one

Swany · 01-02-2010, 05:52 PM

As far as snow weather and the v6 goes.. It will be to heavy in the rear to have any fun on corners. I would recommend the 20v swap and a turbo. But for summer driving a SC v6 is actually GREAT for mileage! Good luck

como · 01-02-2010, 05:59 PM

It's plenty of fun around corners as it is, and some fun trying to go in a straight line... with a v6, the straight line will be more fun

Besides, To do the v6 I'll have to move the battery to the front, and I'll want a second battery for something else anyway... I could just throw some cinder blocks in the frunk to make up for it. The extra weight on the steering would be nice in the snow anyway.

ToyotaTechGeek · 01-02-2010, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by como

thanks.
it's a 50's house, needs all new wiring, windows, etc etc... so yeah, basically all the money left over after the mortgage payment will be for fixing the house.
But I'll have one

OMG
i'm in a 1950's house currently. i guess i'm a bit idealistic that American 'craftsmanship' was better then. maybe with some things. but i don't think (after dealing with this house) that craftsmanship was all that it seemed to be. money pit is an understatement! but, some of the materials were better (i found red oak hardwood under wall-to-wall carpet) than that of today, but some of it not-so-much.

01-02-2010, 12:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
como Road Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 652 Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Things I'd like to see in my aw11 1) v6 engine 2) supercharger 3) stroker kit 4) 6-speed 5) super quiet exhaust 6) some sort of limited slip, since its snowy here and I'm not a fan of one-wheel-drive So... I know that it's possible to get a v6 in this car, so it has to be possible to get a stroker v6 (since its the same size), and it's likely that its possible to fit a supercharger in there, too. Is it reasonable to get a 6 speed in there with a v6? How about with a limited slip? I've just purchased my first house, and I've got a full basement (and a 1-car garage, but that's not really adequate for rebuilds, only barely for installing this sort of stuff) and I'm thinking I'd like to do a complete v6 supercharged stroker in the basement over the next few years, so I'm just looking for some input.

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01-02-2010, 12:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
ToyotaTechGeek resident GEEK! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...boosting mid-corner Posts: 995 Thanks: 14 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	i think you could probably check out Paul Woods' work and find the V6 swap: i believe i had read that he has accomplished this. all of those things are fairly feasable; depending on your personal abilities/depth of your wallet.

01-02-2010, 01:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
etc… Some Skills Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Prepare an exit strategy, (i.e. how you are going to get the engine out of your basement), before you start.

01-02-2010, 01:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
como Road Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 652 Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Same way I'm getting it in; Theres some nice stairs through a bulkhead, I figured I'd build a sled of sorts out of 2x4's and drag it up. (With the help of a few friends, that is!) As for depth of wallet, I just bought a house. I can't even afford to eat this week

01-02-2010, 02:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
como Road Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 652 Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	thanks. it's a 50's house, needs all new wiring, windows, etc etc... so yeah, basically all the money left over after the mortgage payment will be for fixing the house. But I'll have one

01-02-2010, 05:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Swany Ninja Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 92 Thanks: 19 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	As far as snow weather and the v6 goes.. It will be to heavy in the rear to have any fun on corners. I would recommend the 20v swap and a turbo. But for summer driving a SC v6 is actually GREAT for mileage! Good luck

01-02-2010, 05:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
como Road Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 652 Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	It's plenty of fun around corners as it is, and some fun trying to go in a straight line... with a v6, the straight line will be more fun Besides, To do the v6 I'll have to move the battery to the front, and I'll want a second battery for something else anyway... I could just throw some cinder blocks in the frunk to make up for it. The extra weight on the steering would be nice in the snow anyway.