pics of my ls swapped 84 cutlass
08-15-2010, 03:36 PM
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pics of my ls swapped 84 cutlass The car is an 84 Cutlass that was an original old lady car down to the cross air freshener. Been working on it since back in the winter gathering info from here and finally got it running back in June. If you have any questions or comment let me know thanks. A list of mods include:
2000 4.8
Texas speed 220/220 581/581 110lsa cam kit
ls2 timing chain
gmpp carbed intake
650 speed demon
pacesetter 1 3/4" long tubes
th350 trans with 3600 stall
3.73 with mini spool 10 bolt
umi rear control arms and 1" sway bar
jegs drag thrust 15x4 15x8 with 255/60/15 bfgs
Link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkMTjAk3IMI
2000 4.8
Texas speed 220/220 581/581 110lsa cam kit
ls2 timing chain
gmpp carbed intake
650 speed demon
pacesetter 1 3/4" long tubes
th350 trans with 3600 stall
3.73 with mini spool 10 bolt
umi rear control arms and 1" sway bar
jegs drag thrust 15x4 15x8 with 255/60/15 bfgs
Link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkMTjAk3IMI
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08-15-2010, 03:52 PM
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cool. I love those old Cutlas'. I use to have a few. Any videos yet? How does the lil 'ol 4.8 go?
08-15-2010, 03:56 PM
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I took an idle video but am having problems getting the sound to work. I have only been to the track once. It was my first pass ever down the track in any vehicle and it ran 8.90s with a 2.17 60ft, this was also with street tires on it leaving soft. With more tuning, soft tires, and more seat time I feel like it can run 8.0. This is 1/8 miles times no 1/4 tracks close.
08-15-2010, 10:53 PM
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Very cool swap. That could make for a very nice sleeper if you wanted to.
Man the engine bay looks so empty with that motor in there!
Man the engine bay looks so empty with that motor in there!
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08-15-2010, 11:06 PM
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Yea I have the original 14" wire hubcaps that came on the car. I may eventually put steelies back on it with the wires caps and swap out the mufflers with something quieter and add cutouts.
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08-16-2010, 09:53 PM
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Nice cutty!!! Im doing a 99 5.3 in my 86 cutlass with th350 and a set of lightningrods i got out of a 84 442.what oilpan did i go with ???? Keep us posted on ya build.....i will be watching!!!!!!!
08-17-2010, 11:14 PM
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Did u cut your pan for ground clearance...and Would it be to much to cut a truck pan to the bottom of the crossmember?? Airride sup makes it inpossable to use a pan that hangs below the crossmember.
08-18-2010, 02:17 PM
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Nope the pan is factory. It hangs down about 2.5" below the crossmember. I have heard of people modifying the pans or using a different pan to gain clearance. Since the car is stock suspension I have around 6-7" between the ground and the pan so clearance isn't an issue.
09-06-2010, 08:30 PM
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I don't have any pics taken of the mounts. I just moved the motor as far back as it would go and welded the mounts in. I am using a jegs tubular crossmember.
09-07-2010, 09:19 PM
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I know you said you used Pacesetter headers, But what where they made for ? I am getting ready to put a 5.3L in my 78 Malibu and Im looking for header idea's.
Thanks
TJ
Thanks
TJ
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Headers How did the headers fit into your car, I have an 85 and I dont know what will fit well. Also what did you use to run the ignition?
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