alex4199

So I am looking for a pre-1975 car so I won't need smog and I would like to swap in an LS based engine for the mpg as I want to build a fun daily driver with at least 20-22 mpg average
I narrowed it down to a few cars but don't know which is best and haven't found much info after a few days of searching besides novas, chevelles, and camaros.
The cars are:
1967 barracuda
1966 mustang
1972 mustang
1973 camaro
or some kind of nova pre 75

Which of these would be a better candidate for the swap as a daily? Any other cars I should consider? Also which engine would be best? This would be my first time trying something like this and I would like to keep the swap as simple as I can I know it will be hard but some are harder to do than others I am sure. Thank you for any help and suggestions you give. I do know some are lighter than others too but as far as I know the heaviest are around same weight as 2000 camaro ss which is kinda the mpg im hoping for. If I can get better than great

itsslow98

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Personally when it comes to classic cars id rather stick with a chevy for a chevy motor but thats just me. For an engine I would pick up a 5.3 truck motor and slap a turbo on it. It'll be quick, have perfect daily driving manners, and pull in awesome gas mileage.

alex4199

thanks alot

oldgoat69

The Camaro or Nova will be the easiest since the basic architecture of the LS is similar to a SBC. The Baracuda does use a rear rear sump pan in the V8 variant, the Mustang is front sump. Hope this helps.

alex4199

Yes thank you that does help and ill probably go with the nova then. I have just 2 more
questions. How much does all this usually cost? Not including the price of the engine and transmission. Do I need to buy one of those efi kits like EZ-EFI?