LS1 in a boxster

[Lobo1186]

interesting... never heard that about weight distribution. well either way. It wouldnt be hard to maintain or get whatever WD you want.

[stephen wilson]

It's much harder to change than you might think. Which is why no production car that I'm aware of has more than 50% on the rear axle unless it has a mid- or rear- mounted engine. The rearward bias gives more traction for acceleration.

[Lobo1186]

Originally Posted by stephen wilson

It's much harder to change than you might think. Which is why no production car that I'm aware of has more than 50% on the rear axle unless it has a mid- or rear- mounted engine. The rearward bias gives more traction for acceleration.

the boxster is. So what im saying is if the extra weight of the LS throws off the the WD. it will not be hard to compensate.

but im pretty sure its more than just traction for acceleration. WD is more about the fundamentals of handling.

[stephen wilson]

Yes, a heavier engine would give more rear weight. Whether that is a problem or not depends on how far back that weight is centered, and by the magnitude of the change. It would be very hard to change, the engine/transmission position is fixed, so what do you move forward to add weight there? Lead bars would add weight to the front, but obviously not be beneficial to overall performance!

I was simplifying on the effects of WD on handling, stating the most important reason, polar moment of inertia is another important benefit af a mid-engine installation. They write whole books on the subject, too much to get into here!

steve

[Lobo1186]

well if its a mere 20 or so lbs some lightweight body panels and what not. and you might be able to kill two birds with one stone and go for some lightweight engine components shed some weight and increase RPMS and posibly even flywheel or what have you.

so if the difference is small enough it can be dealt with if it not i can be compensated. and who knows with more power maybe some rear weight wouldnt be bad atl all