71buickfreak

I am doing some research for a magazine story, and I want to get of of your opinions. What would you guys say are the top-10 non-GM swap platforms? I know the Z-cars (240, 280, etc), E46 BMWs, and jags are popular, along with the RX7s, but what else? Please rate them by what you think are the top platforms. If you have examples, include links or pics. If you want to list more than 10, go for it!

metalmilitia606

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Miatas and S2K's

zblackz28

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foxbody's and sn95 mustangs, 1st gen camaros/fbody's, jeep/toyota off road stuff...

Camaroking1996

240's, rx7's, bmw's, fox bodies and sn95 stangs

rotor vs. piston

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jeeps.

geoffreymexico

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Im a fan of e36 M3s and g35s/350s

Pop N Wood

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If by popular you mean done in large numbers I think you hit the major ones. I think you would have to add to the commonly done list Nissan 240sx's and Mustangs see I see a lot of build threads for both of those.

Jags and BMW's have been done but they are not that common. Miatas you see fairly commonly and they enjoy excellent aftermarket support, but can't say they are super common. S2k's are really rare.

Off road and boats have to be pretty common too. They make good sandrail motors.

MillsMotorvation

Well my vote go to 1981 Turbo Trans Am. The only turbo V8 car the GM ever produced! I swapped a turbo LQ4 in mine and love it. Never could get that carb, turbo301 pontiac engine to run right. The rest of the car was dead on, but now with the upgrades, it perfect! Last thing it needs is the orginal paint, and decals.

bczee

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Add the Ford Fairmont would be the same as the Fox body Mustang...

Mills... he is looking for non GM cars/trucks..

BC

71ANTICARB

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S10, Mustang, Sandrails (although I'm not really sure if that would be considered a swap)

I would like to see more of the cobras utilizing the LSx power plant.

Eaglefreek

I second that.

71buickfreak

Thanks guys, I am getting some good feedback, I really appreciate it. As for some links, do you guys have some links to build threads or websites for specific builds that are pretty stellar? Also, I will be looking for some build details if any of you have a build coming up and want to get it featured, let me know. You can email me (for specific projects) at Jefferson@bryantmedia.us

ModMuscle

Well...going by the seemingly endless build threads here I would say the top 5 are:
Mustang GT
Mustang LX
Mustang Coupe
Mustang Cobra
And finally...Mustang... rounds out the top 5.

95ONE

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Porsche 944's are starting to catch on. Stock motors are retarded expensive to replace the 944 turbo Cars are usually well kept.

vettewreck

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My list is not the most popular swaps but most cool imo, NOT in order, just my opinions :

Ultima GTR
My 300zx
FD RX7
Old school 60' Camaros and Chevelles
Diablo kit cars
Kit Cars in general
ect

Nissan LS240

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240SX are the best. couple of links to my favorite LS swapped cars

My 240sx
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...more-pics.html

E39 BMW
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...pic-heavy.html

350Z
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...nuff-said.html

Porsche 996
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...onversion.html

R33 Skyline
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...es-lsx-v8.html

Honda Civic
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...pical-car.html

Ls2 G35
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...p-ls2-g35.html

Ford Focus
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...ord-focus.html

71ANTICARB

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http://www.purposebuilt.org/forum/sh...ad.php?t=36316

CTSVBiggie

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Just look up Hinson super cars and Sikky. Should about do it for ya.

Stu Cool

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I know of at least 10 Studebakers with LS motors. Certainly there are more. Probably not a significant number in the overall count of swaps.

Pat

Tim94gt

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It's tough to come up with 10 not including GM, here's my contribution:

Mustang
JEEP
240SX
350Z/G35
RX7
E36 BMW
Miata