snork Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 I've been visiting this site for a while and was wondering, what the hell does JTR mean? Plus, can anybody give me a quick history lesson on a Scarab(i spell it right?), and does a small block hinder the Z's ability to corner and drift like it does from the factory? I would like more power than what the factory gave me, but still beable to keep my handling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Flash Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 "Jags that Run" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 http://www.jagsthatrun.com Buy the book! Go to http://www.zhome.com for info on Scarabs. Note that the JTR kit is NOT a Scarab kit--they are two different animals. I prefer JTR hands down. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagz Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 Jags That Run The most basic comparison is this: The Scarab 'kits' place the engine higher and further forward in the engine compartment. Having driven one, I felt pretty uncomfortable with how it affected the handling characteristics. The car was definitely 'nose heavy' and didn't corner as well as a stock L6. The JTR kit places the engine further back and lower within the engine compartment and gives the car better balance. With aluminum heads, waterpump, etc. and moving the battery back to the rear of the car you can achieve almost 50/50 front to rear weight distribution and get the car within 125 lbs of stock weight. If you are considering the swap, buy the JTR book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snork Posted June 14, 2003 Author Share Posted June 14, 2003 Found JTR web page, but zhome.net page didnt come up. whats the biggest difference between the two animals? plus, if i do a small block swap(god save me from my wife), i was thinking side pipes would be the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 Or drop in an all aluminum LS1 with a WC T5 and your Z will weigh LESS than with the L6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snork Posted June 14, 2003 Author Share Posted June 14, 2003 what bout goin the blue oval way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 No Kits for the Ford motor, or the GM LS1. But don't let that stop you. I can think of at least 4 guys here that have done the Ford 302 swap and another that just finished the LS1. The 302 is a nice motor for the Z. The 302 is lighter than the GM 350 but not as light as the LS1. Even if you go with an all iron 350 and set it in the JTR position handling will not suffer. Traction will be your new problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Flash Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 Also go to the Motorsports Auto sight and get their free catelog. They have a whole page dedicated to the V-8 swap. I have the MSA 350 mounts and they also place the engine back behind the crossmember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 Found JTR web page, but zhome.net page didnt come up... I corrected it to Zhome.com, but the page must be down since I can't get into it either. Try it later. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Dreamer Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 I believe Mike D. aka "73BOTIZ" is making small block Ford mounts. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two40 Posted June 16, 2003 Share Posted June 16, 2003 I've been visiting this site for a while and was wondering, what the hell does JTR mean? You're not the only one. When I started browsing this forum I had no idea what it meant and it was in every fifth thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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