UK
page ad skin

Engine Swap Articles

10:49 Aftermarket / Tuning Kawasaki-powered Nissan Leaf is automotive wizardry at its finest

Kawasaki-powered Nissan Leaf is automotive wizardry at its finest

Watch a humble Nissan Leaf become an exciting machine to drive.
By Brian Potter 16 February 2023
10:04 Races and Chases Classic Mini Cooper with Honda engine swap sounds sweet on the dyno

Classic Mini Cooper with Honda engine swap sounds sweet on the dyno

A near-stock 1.6-liter Honda D16 four-cylinder is under the hood, injecting some VTEC into the British runabout.
By Brian Potter 25 January 2023
18:42 Aftermarket / Tuning UK: This Fiat 500 opened wide for a Hayabusa engine transplant

UK: This Fiat 500 opened wide for a Hayabusa engine transplant

On this episode of “where will a Hayabusa engine go next,” we have a Fiat 500.
By Brian Potter 05 December 2022
Aftermarket / Tuning Ferrari 308 with 1,000-bhp Honda engine swap is done and it looks amazing

Ferrari 308 with 1,000-bhp Honda engine swap is done and it looks amazing

The purists won't be happy but we love it.
By Brian Potter 18 November 2022
08:10 Aftermarket / Tuning Nissan 300ZX with 2JZ engine has a wing you definitely won't miss

Nissan 300ZX with 2JZ engine has a wing you definitely won't miss

The owner estimates that he spent over a hundred grand for this SEMA build.
By Brian Potter 24 October 2022
12:58 Classics Old Toyota Corolla with V8 swap and hidden turbo is a sneaky sleeper

Old Toyota Corolla with V8 swap and hidden turbo is a sneaky sleeper

With 470 bhp under the bonnet, it's also a legit tyre slayer.
By Brian Potter 06 October 2022
38:53 Aftermarket / Tuning Fresh Toyota GR86 receives 2JZ engine swap for clean street car build

Fresh Toyota GR86 receives 2JZ engine swap for clean street car build

The owner didn't even take the coupe for a quick drive before dropping the engine.
By Brian Potter 03 October 2022
14:08 Aftermarket / Tuning UK: Suzuki squared: Madman stuffs Bandit 1250 engine inside a kei van

UK: Suzuki squared: Madman stuffs Bandit 1250 engine inside a kei van

This pocket-sized show car sounds absolutely ridiculous, and it's quick, too.
By Brian Potter 29 September 2022
Races and Chases See Mazda MX-5 ND RF with LS7 V8 swap hit 187.4 mph on Autobahn

See Mazda MX-5 ND RF with LS7 V8 swap hit 187.4 mph on Autobahn

That's 301.6 km/h. Oh, the windscreen trim flew off while the car was doing 178 mph.
By Brian Potter 28 September 2022
Aftermarket / Tuning Lamborghini Gallardo with Toyota 2JZ engine - blasphemy or brilliant?

Lamborghini Gallardo with Toyota 2JZ engine - blasphemy or brilliant?

Mad Max loves it.
By Brian Potter 21 September 2022
23:29 Aftermarket / Tuning Dodge Viper with Hellcat Redeye swap sounds evil at the drag strip

Dodge Viper with Hellcat Redeye swap sounds evil at the drag strip

This could be the very first Viper to get a Hellcat Redeye engine swap.
By Brian Potter 15 August 2022
16:43 Aftermarket / Tuning Ferrari 308 with Honda engine swap sounds absolutely evil

Ferrari 308 with Honda engine swap sounds absolutely evil

Forget the V8, this one has a turbocharged Honda K24 engine now.
By Brian Potter 31 March 2022
08:55 Aftermarket / Tuning Rusty Datsun truck is a turbocharged sleeper with 241 bhp at the wheels

Rusty Datsun truck is a turbocharged sleeper with 241 bhp at the wheels

Tiny truck plus SR20 equals pure joy.
By Brian Potter 14 March 2022
Aftermarket / Tuning This Toyota Hiace packs a twin-turbo V12 behind the seats

This Toyota Hiace packs a twin-turbo V12 behind the seats

Quite possibly the fastest minibus in South Africa.
By Brian Potter 28 February 2022
For Sale BMW 3 Series Compact E36 for sale is affordable V12 hot hatch

BMW 3 Series Compact E36 for sale is affordable V12 hot hatch

Yes, there's a 5.6-litre V12 under the bonnet.
By Brian Potter 24 December 2021
08:15 Aftermarket / Tuning Nissan 1400 truck with Honda motorcycle engine looks and sounds radical

Nissan 1400 truck with Honda motorcycle engine looks and sounds radical

This is probably the coolest truck you'll see all week.
By Anthony Karr 18 December 2021
07:54 Aftermarket / Tuning UK: BMW 1M with M3 V8 swap looks like perfect driver's car

UK: BMW 1M with M3 V8 swap looks like perfect driver's car

The standard 1M is great but wouldn't it be better with a V8?
By Brian Potter 14 December 2021
31:56 Aftermarket / Tuning V8-powered Tesla Model S hits the road and confusion ensues

V8-powered Tesla Model S hits the road and confusion ensues

It’s like seeing a giraffe that barks like a dog.
By Brian Potter 10 December 2021
Aftermarket / Tuning Subaru WRX powered by a Toyota V12 makes up to 1,000 bhp

Subaru WRX powered by a Toyota V12 makes up to 1,000 bhp

The engine comes from an unlikely Toyota donor.
By Brian Potter 06 December 2021
Aftermarket / Tuning UK: Toyota Supra with Cummins diesel is a performance tank with air suspension

UK: Toyota Supra with Cummins diesel is a performance tank with air suspension

Here's something you don't see every day.
By Brian Potter 02 December 2021
09:17 Aftermarket / Tuning Widebody DeLorean looks radical, gets twin-turbo LS and Porsche gearbox

Widebody DeLorean looks radical, gets twin-turbo LS and Porsche gearbox

Inspired by a rendering, this build looks like it came from the future.
By Brian Potter 12 November 2021
04:01 Aftermarket / Tuning Suzuki Mighty Boy with 440-bhp V8 is not your typical Kei car

Suzuki Mighty Boy with 440-bhp V8 is not your typical Kei car

What a beast.
By Jacob Oliva 31 October 2021
14:05 Races and Chases Subaru BRZ with 500 bhp LS3 V8 swap is as wild as it sounds

Subaru BRZ with 500 bhp LS3 V8 swap is as wild as it sounds

It's basically a track-day superstar that's still street-legal.
By Brian Potter 29 October 2021
08:09 Aftermarket / Tuning Lotus Exige with AMG V8 from Mercedes SLS is wonderfully bonkers

Lotus Exige with AMG V8 from Mercedes SLS is wonderfully bonkers

One of South Africa's fines bespoke builds.
By Brian Potter 01 October 2021
or Sign Up
UK
Our International Editions