Justin...absolutely NO idea as the only engines we will be supporting form the factory will be the OEM 4g63 and the OEM LS4 packages....as I have said many times in this thread ..anything else is upto the customer to make or break it..
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Oh yea I know Fran, I am just thinking outloud with like minded people! I know doing this swap will call for engine/trans mounted to be custom done, I work for our family owned boiler/welding company so welding and fab work isnt my concern. I was thinking about the engine layout and space and how well the heat will vent out from the back so thats what lead me to ask.
I don't for see the 2JZ even being close to fitting ...
Now I'm confused so time for a stupid question. Fran, Does this mean that the exhaust mani/turbo will be between the cabin and engine using the 4g63? Or between the rear and the engine?
It makes it sound like it will be between the cabin and engine. But I took your comment to mean the opposite for some reason.
It all comes down to what is the orientation in the OEM car. Is it toward the front of the car or the rear. Just picture yourself sliding it rearward in the same car it still faces the same direction
It's on the front of the engine on a DSM, so it will be between cabin and engine on the Apex.
Intake & I/C plumbing seem easier in that orientation and exhaust slightly longer/more bends.
I knew it was on the front. Not quite sure why this discussion threw me for such a loop :huh:
That being said, ignore my earlier assanine comment as I was apparently, the only one to not know this... :laugh:
Right...so my comment about the turbo being up against the firewall is correct yes?
If you rotated the engine it would be at the rear of the car instead
opps...responded before seeing all the responses on the next page. dead horse.
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I am here for the horse-beating. LOL
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I think access is the key word here...not necessarily overall space. I agree I could see how this could be a b$%# to work on....have to wait for more pics including the engine bay though....surprised we haven't seen even one of those
fran...hint hint
The Charlotte auto fair is is less than a month away and Martin Motorsports is suppossed to have their Apex completed and on display there. If nothing else, hopefully they will have something to show.
I was hoping they'd be more active in their build page though...
https://www.martinmotorsports.com/index.php/hidden-projects/current-projects/66-apex-assembly.html
Martin...hint hint
"More active" is quite an understament!
. How about: "given us anything that we can't see at every junk yard" 
You guys are killing us with lack of information!!!
"More active" is quite an understament!
You guys are killing us with lack of information!!!
Fact!! It's killing me not seeing the subframes haha
Well that's disappointing. Apparently, there will be 6 SLCs there. Wouldn't have minded if there were only 5 SLCs and 1 Apex
Why the change of plans? Is the kit not ready? Any idea when you'll be completing your Apex?
Regardless, I look forward to seeing your SLC! Enjoy Charlotte!
Fran can you give out the dimensions of the engine bay? Will it be the size of the stock engine bay? I'm trying to figure out if I need to change my current setup of my car.
Here is my current engine bay
Also for those that question the power of the 4G63 motor, here is little video of my car at this years Tx2k14 event. 502hp on a completely stock block with a built head, GT35R, FIC2150's @ 30psi on e85. BTW don't pay attention to the bright colors, it's plastidip and was done on purpose to catch attention at the event. It is getting redipped a different color.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC9rlpBmfwA&feature=share&list=UUl0d5DrqPp8a_Sjgzt_KH6Q]Tx2k14 97 GSX dyno - YouTube[/ame]
Here is my current engine bay
Also for those that question the power of the 4G63 motor, here is little video of my car at this years Tx2k14 event. 502hp on a completely stock block with a built head, GT35R, FIC2150's @ 30psi on e85. BTW don't pay attention to the bright colors, it's plastidip and was done on purpose to catch attention at the event. It is getting redipped a different color.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC9rlpBmfwA&feature=share&list=UUl0d5DrqPp8a_Sjgzt_KH6Q]Tx2k14 97 GSX dyno - YouTube[/ame]
^^ Quite impressive, I knew the stock bottom end was robust but 500 WHP robust:thumbsup:
Stock 6 bolt hp record is 749.5 set by Ostar Motorsports. These motors are very beefy.
