CAR SPOTLIGHT>> NISSAN S15 V8

re: CAR SPOTLIGHT>> NISSAN S15 V8

Teddy Beaver — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:46:50 GMT

Most the comments on here sum up why the internet sucks.

Tons of kids with no clue talking total crap about stuff they dont understand.

The car is amazing and works better than 99% of the fanboy JDM shite you all masturbate over.

Glad a few people with actual genuine knowlege and experience of real life have replied, rather than just internet drift fanboys...

re: CAR SPOTLIGHT>> NISSAN S15 V8

Erik Wilson — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:10:08 GMT

The amount of close minded drivel that comes out of the mouths of many in this comments section is staggering.

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Calvin Wan — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:56:25 GMT

I think putting a V8 in a good proven drift chassis can be a very competitive package as long as it is set up correctly. An advantage a V8 has compared to a turbo engine is that it has a more usable powerband which is spread across a wider rpm range. The power is more linear and predictable which can make it easier to modulate the throttle mid-drift and have more control of the wheel speed. With a turbo engine, you will have to anticipate for turbo lag, especially coming out of slow corners and adjusting speed mid-drift by clutch kicking to speed up spool time. Then when the boost finally kicks in, you have tons of wheelspin instantly because of the sharp increase in the power delivery which can hurt acceleration in drift. N/A engines are generally more reliable than turbo engines because there are fewer components that can fail, but both types of engines can be reliable as long as you use the correct combination of parts and have the engine tuned correctly.

I have always been a fan of keeping the original style engines or at least the same make engines in same make chassis. It is a more "proper" way of building cars and keeping it real to the style tuning for that particular car. I agree that Nissan VK45 or 56 in a S15 would be more "proper" than a GM LS2 in a S15. But I also appreciate all types of car makes and believe that each car make has some specific models and engines that are very well designed and should be appreciated.

The LS series engines has been developed for decades and has proven to be a reliable and powerful engine. They have tons of aftermarket support, makes good power, and is a lightweight package for a V8. Compared to a Nissan VK series engine, which I think is an awesome engine, lacks the aftermarket support when compared to the LS engine. The VK is a heavier engine because of the dual overhead cams setup heads which are bigger and heavier than the pushrod LS engine that has smaller, more lightweight heads and makes more power. So it makes more sense performance wise to use a LS engine, but using a Nissan VK in a Nissan S15 would be more proper. Either way, I am down with both setups.

Also I think that it is cool that the drifting is developing it's own style in different countries. It adds more variety and keeps drifting interesting.

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unclepaulie — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:25:20 GMT

ls2 in a siliva is sweet

ls2 weighs less than an rb motor and develops *** load more torque

as for less horsepower, its all well and good having 1000hp rb motor, but when the turbo kicks in a 5000 and it redlines at 10000 thats only 5000rpm to play with. LS2 develops twice the torque from 0 all the way to 8000rpm....give me a ls2 in a s14 or 15 anyday

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hi-octane-imports — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:13:53 GMT

oh yea and by the way i am full on jap and was going to put a 800hp 2jz in, but after sitting back and thinking about it ( like all you full on drifters that run the v8s down no ) you need more torque than horse power, instent power not waiting on it all to happen, so we will wait and see i try and finish off the year well as i beat mr tanaka at silverstone 2 months ago, here s hopeing it all works out good luck and good buyy !!!

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hi-octane-imports — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:31:16 GMT

hello everyone i cant say weather this engine is going to be any good or not as there are very little v8s in ireland, i have a 547 bhp sr 20 s15 wihch i still use and love the ear percing sound it make s. i just decided to try something different for a laugh, once i get the car into compition i will let you all no if it is any good, thanks to everyone who thinks the car is cool i think it is myself cheers chubby.

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Pink BLACKZILLA — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:12:51 GMT

V8 fo 09!! son!! LS-2 ! even Tyrone be rollin on them !! purists stop whinin !

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Section09 — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:45:55 GMT

voice of reason, its cool man, thanks for that!

I do have to say, the fit and finish of this thing is amazing. Lots of attention to detail everywhere.

FAIL for you guys not asking permission. Not cool.

Hope you learn from your mistakes!

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Graham Curry — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:15:39 GMT

A simple email or phone call asking to use these images would have been greatly appreciated guys instead of stealing the images off one of 3 areas where i had displayed them and creating what i was linked to tonight :@

In future ask me before abusing my good will in putting images online!

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bobberz — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:56:34 GMT

Personally, I think it's pretty unique and though the "purists" might cringe, you've gotta at least respect the quality of the hard work that went into this car. Though basically the modern series of LS engines trace their roots back to the pushrod smallblock Chevy that debuted in 1955, these engines have evolved over half a century to become as reliable and competitive as anything out there and proven themselves in virtually every genre of motorsport. I wish there was a close up of that engine compartment, so clean!

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Alex — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:00:22 GMT

the LS2 weights about 80 lbs more than a regular 13B....

Calvin Wan already said multiple times how reliable his engine has lasted (considered how much he abused it).

Again, I personally don't like the choice this S15 owner took. To each his own....

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The voice of reason — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:29:14 GMT

Section09, STJ and Kev

Sorry, i retract the last part of my previous comment.

I was very tired at the time i wrote that so by the end of it i was getting a little obnoxious ( and my grammar was shite aswell)

So im sorry for being a Jerk.

My point still stands though about this car being built with a purpose in my mind and so it should be viewed as an instrument/tool to get the job done.

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Schnitzelsemmel — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:21:42 GMT

I have to agree Section09, drifting is anything but americanized. From my point of view, drifting was created in the world of rallying, which was back in the days a truly European thing. Everyone says "Nah, the Japanese invented it on the touges and blah blah blah", but just look up rally footage from the 60s or 70s.... how many of you guys know the names Björn Waaldegard, Hannu Mikkola, Ari Vatanen, Sandro Munari etc.?

Okay, drifting as an own branch of motorsports is actually a Japanese invention. But drifting itself is never Japanese. So, I've no problem with drunken, deer hunting rednecks sliding around.

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Nenuc — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:37:17 GMT

I don't know about the car, guys. Maybe it's just their opinion, you can't really change the thoughts of the people. Let's just respect their views because there's really nothing we can do about it. Man, a lot of discussion on this post. Just like Section09 said, it's fine not to agree but don't be a complete jerk.

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Mike Hayes — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:51:54 GMT

Driving fast on a windy mountain road is not exclusive to japan. Also, Rod has a great point, Shelby put an American V8 in a European car, and it's since been claimed as an "american" heritage car. HAHAHA.

I'm not always a fan of cross breeding when it comes to cars, but this is a race car. In Super GT/JGTC, The Supras and Soarers (Lexus SC's) are running V8's, and I think the Z's started their race careers with RB26's? At any rate, the world's car companies already share so many parts/designs/ideas, that nothing is truly sacred any more.

Also, this beast now doesn't have to fear falling off the boost. It'll rev from anywhere.

;)

I love how these "controvercial" posts generate soooo much discussion!

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tentacles — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:27:28 GMT

The LS2 weighs 450lbs. The SR20DET weighs 328lbs. Add all your mad tyte turbo accessories and the weight is basically the same. The LS2 has 2x the HP and 3x the torque.

Where is your god now?

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Captain VXR — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:58:42 GMT

The voice of reason - you're spot on, people slag this car but I bet they don't have anything as good as it

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Section09 — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:40:15 GMT

To the guys saying drifting is becoming american. Guys, you gotta realize that drifting isnt japanese. Fine it started in japan but that doesnt mean the sport has to stay japanese. Drifting is a sport, is already American, European, Australian, Malaysian, and Japanese + whatever other country. Each country has its own influence on the sport, thats true, but to say "its becoming american" in general, to me, doesnt make sense. I used to be like you, all pro japanese and thats it. I hated mustangs and such other cars in the sport. Then I saw JR whoop them on our home turf and all of a sudden I was a changed man. I realized that this sport isnt a "japan only" thing. I was proud to know that an all american guy and american badass car won against the japanese team. Now the american drifting series is seeing more and more ex D1 drivers and cars! So in actuality, the American series has the edge of appealing to all types of fans. If you think about it, America is home of all types peoples from all backgrounds. This is what my vision of "Americanized Drifting" is. I'm all for it. (Now all we need is better judging and we're good to go!)

This car is going into pro drift anyway, which is in ireland! idk why you guys start talking abouet american drifting! ahh

That being said. I think this car sucks because it's just not my taste in tuning. Sure, they're tons of SR and RB powered Silvias out there, but to just drop a V8 American motor, (be it modern or not) just cause its cheap and easy, thats just not too interesting to me. Rod, I believe that latter half of your statement is true for most. Take this car, if it begins to completely blow away the competition because of the set up and tuning and yada yada, then of course it gets more respect. However, I've never seen a JDM car with an American V8 at the top of a drifting competition. I'd take JR's stang or Sam's VIPER over this thing.

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Dodong — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:27:12 GMT

Don't like these American V8 swaps on JDM shassis. Agree with Kevin, drifting is becoming more American. I can imagine rednecks sliding their Rustangs, Camaroos, err, whatever, after a day of deer hunting and Budweiser drinking. The horror!!!

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Rod Chong — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:12:00 GMT

Great debate :>

here is a different way of looking at it:

Do you guys think that there was an uproar of disgust when Carol Shelby put an American V8 engine into the British AC chassis to create the Shelby Cobra? Or was the success of the car as a racing machine able to out weigh any philosophical challenges associated with the combo?