gorillaman2012 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 So my cousin just pulled his turbo ecotec out of a buggy project of his and dropped a ls crate engine in it..some reason he called me up and asked if I had any use for it..well not having much luck finding an adapter plate so figured I'd ask here. Anyone seen an Ecotec to datsun z bellhousing adapter system? Figured I may throw this system in for shits and grins until I get my original build put together. Or I just may leave it and buy another z to make into what I had planned before. Bit of a stupid question but figured I'd give it a shot. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Merrill Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Were talking about the 2.4 GM front wheel drive ecotech engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby_Carlton Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Why not an Ford EcoBoost 2.3L Turbo from a Mustang/Focus/Mazda? (I believe these are called SkyActive in Mazdas) I feel the EcoBoost has a bigger future than the EcoTec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverdone Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Because he has the Ecotec. Also, the turbo ecotec is a sweet motor that makes a buncha power and is pretty easy to get ahold of for not a lot of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evlevo Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 I did a quick google earlier when i read this. I think if you really have your heart set on it, youre best bet would be to get a RWD trans from another GM. I came across a few forums that mentioned using an S10 trans with some mods? If you dont mind switching to a different trans and having a driveshaft made i think youll be in luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverdone Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 GM made a RWD transmission for the turbo Ecotec in the Pontiac Solstice GXP and Saturn Sky. While not widely available, searching around your area I found a few for around 400 dollars. Probably worth paying shipping for something you know will bolt right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calZ Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 The AR-5(Solstice trans) is actually either very similar or an evolution of the R-154. Everyone seems to love that trans, so it might be a better option than the stock box anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsonian Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 So my cousin just pulled his turbo ecotec out of a buggy project of his and dropped a ls crate engine in it..some reason he called me up and asked if I had any use for it..well not having much luck finding an adapter plate so figured I'd ask here. Anyone seen an Ecotec to datsun z bellhousing adapter system? Figured I may throw this system in for shits and grins until I get my original build put together. Or I just may leave it and buy another z to make into what I had planned before. Bit of a stupid question but figured I'd give it a shot. lol Could try contacting this guy to have one made. http://www.billsautofab.com/about/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969honda Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Newer Colorado/Canyon 5 speeds are the same as the solstice/skyline transmission. Google AR-5 swaps or something similar and you will find lots of guys using it in place of the Toyota R-154. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969honda Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 (edited) http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?657449-Has-anyone-switched-from-an-r154-to-an-AR5-or-Colorado-transmission&s=801a2b06a6a8bb9592493f9f90b17c3a#/topics/657449?page=1&_k=qyerel Edited December 21, 2016 by 1969honda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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