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Old 09-20-2008, 02:54 AM
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I was sitting around last night looking for a wrecked LS1 M6 car to buy so I'd have everything I need to swap the motor and trans into my 87 camaro. For some odd reason the thought of pulling the drivetrain out of my 2001 Z-28 seemed like a good idea. Someone bring me back to reality. My 2001 is a Mint NBM fully loaded Z that I have babied all it's life. My other car, which I actually like more, the 87, has been sitting for four years with no motor waiting on an LS1. The 87 is perfect, it's a fully loaded T-top car with a modded suspension and was my first car. I think the third gen would be funner to drive with the LS1 and 6-speed but I'd hate to hack up a perfect 4th gen to get it done. If you guys had an older car which you liked more and had sentimental value would you tear down a newer LS1 camaro to get the old one going? They both are paid for. This is just a thought though.

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Here's my 2001, just for reference and my 87 is in my avatar
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I would think it would be silly for you to hack up a perfectly nice car to do a motor swap like your suggesting. Just buy the wrecked one like you were thinkin and swap that motor. No need to tear that 01 apart. just my .02 cents
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Well, you wouldnt be hacking up the '01. Could always put the motor/trans back in. But, you won't...and what would you do with it? Sell it as a roller? I think youd really be ahead selling the '01 and finidng another LS1/T56 for sure.

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Yeah there is no way I could do that. I do like my 01, it's the car I wanted so I'll just keep modding it and find a donor for the third gen. I just need to find a way to justify buying a wrecked LS1 f-body to the wife. Thanks, maybe this malaria medicine is making me think these strange thoughts or maybe it's the bordom of being in Africa. Who knows.
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sell your '01 as is, then with all that extra cash build yourself a stroker LSx motor to put in the '87




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