Supra engined L200

[ross-co]

Am i the only person thinking why?

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1005757.htm

[LeeThePeople]

Under that load and 800cc injectors I bet it does gallons to the mile

[ross-co]

I just can't see why, L200's roll like a ship when turning. and tail happy in the wet with little encouragment that think is just waiting to kill you.

[mat205125]

ross-co said:

Am i the only person thinking why?

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1005757.htm

Yes! Everyone else is thinking "Why not"

[LeeThePeople]

ross-co said:

I just can't see why, L200's roll like a ship when turning. and tail happy in the wet with little encouragment that think is just waiting to kill you.

I cant see the point either, id imagine it has very little torque so will be crap offroad.

I dont see the power in a Merlin powered SD1 either, it doesnt stop me loving it though Im sure there will be a numpty buyer out there for this.

[onemorelap]

ross-co said:

Am i the only person thinking why?

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1005757.htm

Be a great tool for towing the L200 powered Supra to trackdays.

Oh hold on...........

[Stu R]

It'd be fun to do some desert stuff & bajas in

[The Wookie]

That looks as dangerous as it is pointless. I want one.

[davido140]

LeeThePeople said:

ross-co said:

I just can't see why, L200's roll like a ship when turning. and tail happy in the wet with little encouragment that think is just waiting to kill you.

I cant see the point either, id imagine it has very little torque so will be crap offroad.

I dont see the power in a Merlin powered SD1 either, it doesnt stop me loving it though Im sure there will be a numpty buyer out there for this.

I'd have thought it would have an absolute st load of torque with that turbo on it, only on boost though..

[Katanga]

Shame the chap can't take photographs

[RobCrezz]

LeeThePeople said:

ross-co said:

I just can't see why, L200's roll like a ship when turning. and tail happy in the wet with little encouragment that think is just waiting to kill you.

I cant see the point either, id imagine it has very little torque so will be crap offroad.

I dont see the power in a Merlin powered SD1 either, it doesnt stop me loving it though Im sure there will be a numpty buyer out there for this.

Did you just say it would have very little torque?? Do you have any idea how retarded that is?

Standard supras have around 300 lb/ft, this one is likely to have over 450 with a Garrett GT40 turbo.

Edited by RobCrezz on Wednesday 29th April 13:45

[LeeThePeople]

davido140 said:

LeeThePeople said:

ross-co said:

I just can't see why, L200's roll like a ship when turning. and tail happy in the wet with little encouragment that think is just waiting to kill you.

I cant see the point either, id imagine it has very little torque so will be crap offroad.

I dont see the power in a Merlin powered SD1 either, it doesnt stop me loving it though Im sure there will be a numpty buyer out there for this.

I'd have thought it would have an absolute st load of torque with that turbo on it, only on boost though..

Yeah its a very big turbo though, wont come into boost till right up the rev range, id imagine it will be very little between it coming into boost and redlining. Just not usable power imo, you certainly dont want to be doing those kind of revs offroading.

[RobCrezz]

LeeThePeople said:

davido140 said:

LeeThePeople said:

ross-co said:

I just can't see why, L200's roll like a ship when turning. and tail happy in the wet with little encouragment that think is just waiting to kill you.

I cant see the point either, id imagine it has very little torque so will be crap offroad.

I dont see the power in a Merlin powered SD1 either, it doesnt stop me loving it though Im sure there will be a numpty buyer out there for this.

I'd have thought it would have an absolute st load of torque with that turbo on it, only on boost though..

Yeah its a very big turbo though, wont come into boost till right up the rev range, id imagine it will be very little between it coming into boost and redlining. Just not usable power imo, you certainly dont want to be doing those kind of revs offroading.

The 3.0 2jz has no problem spooling up a GT40.

[HeavySoul]

...people would buy a car with pictures that resemble a Rubiks Cube?

[arryb]

LeeThePeople said:

davido140 said:

LeeThePeople said:

ross-co said:

I just can't see why, L200's roll like a ship when turning. and tail happy in the wet with little encouragment that think is just waiting to kill you.

I cant see the point either, id imagine it has very little torque so will be crap offroad.

I dont see the power in a Merlin powered SD1 either, it doesnt stop me loving it though Im sure there will be a numpty buyer out there for this.

I'd have thought it would have an absolute st load of torque with that turbo on it, only on boost though..

Yeah its a very big turbo though, wont come into boost till right up the rev range, id imagine it will be very little between it coming into boost and redlining. Just not usable power imo, you certainly dont want to be doing those kind of revs offroading.

I think you've missed the point - I'm pretty sure he mentions a drag strip in the advert, I don't think this has been built for offroading!! It is a bit of an odd idea but then the world would be boring if everyone liked and did the same thing! Good on him

[Steameh]

He said on the owners club that he just had a spare 2jz-gte lying around i believe and decided why not.

Edited by Steameh on Wednesday 29th April 14:16

[markmullen]

Anyone seeing my L200 in action at Silverstone at the Caterham Slalom Day a few years ago will understand why

[Silent1]

markmullen said:

Anyone seeing my L200 in action at Silverstone at the Caterham Slalom Day a few years ago will understand why

L200s the only pickup where 3 wheels is their natural stance when cornering. (bloody good job i can lock the rear diff in 2wd now as otherwise it used to get on 3 wheels and stop moving )

[Superhoop]

LeeThePeople said:

ross-co said:

I just can't see why, L200's roll like a ship when turning. and tail happy in the wet with little encouragment that think is just waiting to kill you.

I cant see the point either, id imagine it has very little torque so will be crap offroad.

I dont see the power in a Merlin powered SD1 either, it doesnt stop me loving it though Im sure there will be a numpty buyer out there for this.

Something tells me it wasn't built for offroad use - I would have thought it would have a 2 inch lift and off road tyres if it was

[bales]

LeeThePeople said:

Im sure there will be a numpty buyer out there for this.

Why would they have to be a numpty?

If I had plenty of money and didn't see £9k as that much I think that would be awesome fun to thrash about in!!

Its just a laugh isn't it...somehow I don't think it was built as a mega serious track slag!!

How funny would it be embarassing fancier machinery in a bloody L200 pickup!!