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Nissan TB48 4.8L Swapped Datsun 240Z

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Splitfire Performance is known for building some of the fastest import vehicles in Ontario Canada. Owner, and turbo guru Paul Bhawan has been racing his ’78 Datsun 240z for over twenty years.

In the years Paul’s been racing the car it has always had some sort of motor swap. Earlier on the car ran with a turbo V6 lifted out of a Buick Grand National. In an effort to bring things back into the Nissan fold an RB26 replaced the Chevrolet mill.

When that wasn’t enough a Nissan Patrol tb48 4.8L straight six was bored and stroked to 5.7L before being dropped into place.

The boosted straight six powered version of the car debuted at Motorama in 2018 featuring a ton of Vibrant Performance components and a Pro Mod Gen 2 Precision Turbocharger.

Backed by a five speed Liberty transmission the car dynoed at over 2000 horsepower.

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The car runs a seven second quarter mile and looks damn good doing it thanks to a show quality fit and finish.

Chevy 4.3L Vortec Swapped Volkswagen Beetle

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The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most beloved, and modified, cars ever. As a result motor swaps are not at all uncommon for the platform.

But, Ron Vizelman’s is in a league of its own when it comes to motor swaps. Ron has installed a turbocharged 4.3L Chevrolet Vortec V6 in the front of his Volkswagen Beete.

At a moderate 8 pounds of boost the car V6 beetle put down 217 horsepower and 326 foot pounds of torque.

The Chevrolet powered Beetle rides on an s10 chassis that’s been modified to mostly fit under the stock Volkswagen dimensions. The fenders have been widened all around to better fit the 18″ wheels and tires that help keep the car on the straight and narrow.

Oh, and just for an added level of awesome, or complexity, the Beetle car rides on air.

Toyota 2JZ Swapped Nissan S15

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Bettering his efforts with each vehicle, Dylan Sharpe put this 2JZ powered S15 Silvia together for Gridlife in 2016.

Dylan can be quite methodical, and as a result this car performed as well as it looked.

Equipped with a Vertex Edge body kit, wild chrome graphics, and of course a Borg Warner S366SXE turbo the was extremely competitive all while still being street worthy.






Toyota 2JZ Swapped Lexus IS300

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Heaps of Vibrant Performance components and quality fabrication work make the engine bay of this IS300 a trophy winner. Combined with Dynamotorsports tune this Lexus IS300 makes 462.6WHP and 340.4WTQ at 13psi.

The sporty Lexus also has Airlift Performance 3H suspension, SSR wheels and a Rocket Bunny kit to make this one well thought out show piece.

Chevrolet LSA Swapped 1955 Cadillac Eldorado

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What’s the number one thing you need to concern yourself with when you hop behind the wheel of a Chevrolet LSA swapped Cadillac Eldorado? Where reverse is. The second is how quickly the vehicle accelerates.

Seriously, this Eldorado, built by Engineered Automotive –the hosts of Cars and Coffee Toronto— has a warning stuck to the side of it.

With 558 horsepower on tap this car is certainly not your grandfather’s Cadillac.

Toyota 2JZ Swapped Subaru Impreza STI

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Before NV Auto built their Formula Drift Pro 2 Toyota 2JZ powered Subaru BRZ their competition car was this Toyota 2JZ swapped Subaru Impreza.

With NV Auto being known for their vast Subaru knowledge this car is an obvious match made in heaven.

The 2JZ was swapped into the car to replace a 500 horsepower EJ207 with an extremely narrow power-band.

2JZ powered, the car was fairly competitive in its heyday, but if memory serves suspension geometry limitations made the BRZ a much more competitive platform to move forward with.

Volkswagen VR6 Swapped Triumph VR6

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The Volkswagen VR6 has become a motor that’s truly outgrown its original home. Their small footprint, and extreme availability makes them a great option for those wanting to be unique without breaking the bank.

Or, perhaps a Volkswagen enthusiast like Hans Fracke who happens to end up behind the wheel of a British sports car, like a Triumph TR6.

Mopar 440 Swapped Cadillac DeVille

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Transplants save lives! Fred is a self proclaimed Mopar guy who just so happens to own a Cadillac with a potent Mopar 440 under hood. A Plymouth interior joins the Mopar inspired ride and in the style department, hydraulic suspension, Astro Supreme wheels and a flaked roof make it a proper custom.

I like it. I like it a lot. So much that I wrote a feature about it in 2019.


Toyota 2UZ Swapped Toyota Celica

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Style, power, and insanity describe this Dynamotorsports tuned RA21 Toyota Celica.

It features a Toyota 2UZ V8 swap, a Garett turbocharger and a Ford Performance SVT supercharger.

Dynamotorsports had a considerable hand in the creation of this car, along with its owner John Nguyen.

Complimenting the American muscle-eseque styling are considerable sized Advan GT wheels with suitable rubber at all four corners giving the car a proper, functional stance.

Official power numbers have not been released, but I don’t imagine they will be held a secret too much longer.

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BMW S38B35 Swapped Datsun 240z

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What happens when you have a BMW M6 that won’t sell, and a rusty Datsun 240z that needs a bit more than a basic restoration? You combine the two into a subtle, crossbred sleeper.

This local build gets spotted all over Ontario proving it’s much more than just a show piece.

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