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Old 01-23-2010, 06:10 PM
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Hey there,
Now if you're like me and you read numerous car magazines and forums online, then most of you have most likely seen the "Chevota" or "Supramaro" otherwise known as the 1967 EVS RS/SS Camaro with the 1000hp turbocharged Supra engine in it. Now I saw it, pondered it, and am now considering it for my 1986 Camaro. I just want to know if there are any other people who are daring to be different like me. I'm young and I didn't grow up off gas guzzling beasts of pure power like my dad's generation. The technology attracts me so hopefully you can see why I'm interested.

I want to know what you guys think of it. Has anyone else done this before in their Third Gen? How much work would need to be done? I don't know what the fitments would be like in an '86 compared to a '67. I know the '67s firewall had to be cut to fit the valve cover and the tranny tunnel had to be cut some. If there's anyone else doing this and know some do's and don'ts and some costs that would be so helpful. Thanks.
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Re: Toyota Camaro

You're that 13 y\o with the blue IROC, arn't you...

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Old 01-23-2010, 06:38 PM
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Not 13... 15 haha. I've got a blue sport coupe I'm turning into an IROC lol. have you seen someone like me somewhere else?
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Re: Toyota Camaro

about 20,000 dollars if done cheap.
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Re: Toyota Camaro

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about 20,000 dollars if done cheap.
probably more than that, unless you can do all the fab work and already own all the tools to do the job.
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Ok my dad and I are planning to do the fabrication ourselves. and I have found a complete engine, tranny, wiring harness, and computer online for just under $2000 and thats with the twin turbos. I'm planning on putting on stage 2 cams with heavy duty valve springs with titanium retainers. does the fab work just cost that much or are you estimating like full on race 1000hp? im just wondering how much it costs to get it in my car
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Fabrication is one of the most expensive parts of the auto hobby
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You can make anything fit and work with enough time, money and planning just to be different. Is it usually worth all the effort? Probably not.
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Re: Toyota Camaro

Originally Posted by 86IROCcloner
"Chevota" or "Supramaro"
"Toylet" or "Poopra-let" to the ppl who think the idea is crappy! lol! j/k.

All kidding aside, if you pull it off, more power to you.
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Re: Toyota Camaro

I've seen that Camaro around and was surprised it took so long to swap the 2JZ into an f-body after Tokyo Drift came out...

Its 100% possible. But no one here on TGO has taken a serious interest in swapping a popular JDM (2jz, vq35, rb26dett, etc) engine into a thirdgen. I don't think it would be "too" hard but there is definitely going to be ALOT of fabricating as mentioned above. Mainly welding brackets and supports where necessary. All I can say is measure twice and cut once. You might want to start with a tubular kmember and suspension. Eventually I plan on doing something similar, but thats when I've acquired more funds and alot more automotive and fabrication experience. For now, I think I'm going to stick with an LSx swap and beat Supras with that...
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Re: Toyota Camaro

Possible, yes. Practical, no.
It's an inline 6, the motor is very long. Your firewall has defiantly got to get moved back pretty far, thats throwing off trans, trans mount, torque arm, driveshat, trans tunnel.
Why would you want to put that motor into a domestic car when for the same price you can buy a drop in LS1 that makes more power?
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most 2JZ guys will argue that a...2JZ can take up to 1000hp on a stock bottom end...
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Re: Toyota Camaro

Worst....
Idea....
Ever....

Just go with a LS1.

15 year old kids, and their tuner motors.... I swear.
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Re: Toyota Camaro

"dare to be different" or "dare to copy someone's idea"
this idea is a slap in the face to what the camaro has brought the U.S. and I'm not surprised some stupid immature 15 year old has thought of it. take your idea and shove it.
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