Brickhouse VK56 240SX Build

[irritatedmax]

this is fucking amazing!!

Thanks man! You guys have some VK stuff going on there in Australia.

Body is getting some style upgradezzzzz.

[Lukey]

this is fucking amazing!!

[irritatedmax]

This is why everyone ls swaps, so much hassle to fit but stoked your getting it done super well!!

Thanks! Yeah, I was contemplating doing the LS swap back in like 2005 maybe it was when there was only like two LS cars on the road, Blu808 was still Shock Drifting and they were LS swapping stuff, and minimal swap parts available. It was a huge headache back then. But now it looks like it was made for the car. The VK just needs someone to pave the way, build an install kit, and make it a doable swap for the average joe. That's our goal anway.

I just love quad cam v8's... And this is more unique than a LS swap, or even an UZ swap. Definitely subscribed!

Luv the fab work. Keep us updated.

Thanks guys! Update in the works for sure. Exterior bits showed up today! Bit of a sneak peak on instagram - @brickhouse_steve (me) or my brother @brickhouse_greg.

[TeckniX]

Luv the fab work. Keep us updated.

[Yezzz]

I just love quad cam v8's... And this is more unique than a LS swap, or even an UZ swap. Definitely subscribed!

[7075x4130]

This is why everyone ls swaps, so much hassle to fit but stoked your getting it done super well!!

[irritatedmax]

So much knowledge in this thread it's overwhelming for a non fabricator like myself!

Keep it up though. Gonna be sick!

Thanks! We've learned a lot as we progressed but I've got to give Greg a lot of credit as he can pretty much tackle anything. We're more motivated than ever to see it on the road and the kit in production!

[milano_red]

So much knowledge in this thread it's overwhelming for a non fabricator like myself!

Keep it up though. Gonna be sick!

[irritatedmax]

Looking good, do you think you'll be able to use the stock hood and still clear?

Stock hood clears...without the intake manifold on. Hahaha. We are planning on producing an aftermarket manifold that clears the hood. The stock unit is SOOOO tall.

Naw in the beginning he mention that he'd have to modd it or address the clearance problem

Right you are sir! Just not sure if it's going to get done before the "debut." We've set a deadline to have it all together and running by Formula Drift Texas to enter it in the accompanying car show. It would be awesome to show it to a large crowd of like minded people!

This is awesome, keep it up man

Thanks - we're definitely moving toward the finish line (even if the build hasn't been updated recently)!

for your booster issue this may help you.
have you thought about a chase bays booster delete for the s-chassis?

It's an option. We're toying with a couple others at the moment. Trying to keep the best feel and reliability. Nice looking mount setup!

awwww yiss! vk56 are sweet

We think so too! Should be torque city.

Aesthetically I like V2 of your headers but the third version looks like it would actually flow better. Definitely like seeing a V8 that isn't just another LS swap.

There's actually like Ver.3 right now. Greg's super anal about certain things and he really wanted to do an equal length set - more so just to do it - but, for the final production kit, we'll likely have a more basic version and the equal length available for those who want it.

And couldn't agree more, we're super stoked on getting the VK on the road and see what it can do. I've been pestering Greg to get another update together but progress is being made. Probably jinxing myself but prototype flywheel should be on it's way in the next week or so. Oil pan is done just needing some final welds. And the current version of the headers will be used to make a jig and then final welded as well. Driveshaft is in. Motor mounts are done (re worked yet again). We're getting there! Thanks all for the support! I got the email saying a reply has been made to the thread and then when I had a minute to login it was awesome to see all the interest!

Oh, and hopefully within the next couple months as the body undergoes a big transformation the car itself will be worthy of being in the Stanceworks' build section next to all your guys' awesome cars!

[DeltaAlpha9]

Aesthetically I like V2 of your headers but the third version looks like it would actually flow better. Definitely like seeing a V8 that isn't just another LS swap.

[Junya]

awwww yiss! vk56 are sweet

[pejsa]

for your booster issue this may help you.
have you thought about a chase bays booster delete for the s-chassis?


i also had to make a trans mount like what you got but it was for a 370z trans into s-chassis.
used the stock s13 trans crossmember with an sr trans mount and some 1"x2" 120wall legs

[tyler589]

This is awesome, keep it up man

[244Brick]

Looking good, do you think you'll be able to use the stock hood and still clear?

Naw in the beginning he mention that he'd have to modd it or address the clearance problem

[Creizai]

Looking good, do you think you'll be able to use the stock hood and still clear?