Drag swap suggestions....
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Drag swap suggestions....
Of fellas, since my SS has developed a case of the old rod knock, I have started collecting parts and motors. I have acquired 2 complete LS1's and a Ls1 block, a TH400, 4L60e and T-56. Overkill? Nah just REALLY REALLY good deals.
Anyways since i have a couple extra motors i was thinking i can attach one to my built TH400 and toss it in a car. Thing is what?
I need something that has a strong rearend, yet is lighter than a camaro. I was thinking 1977 Caprice 800lbs lighter, factory 8.5 10bolt rear , but i'm still not completely sure.
So go ahead and shot fellas.......
Anyways since i have a couple extra motors i was thinking i can attach one to my built TH400 and toss it in a car. Thing is what?
I need something that has a strong rearend, yet is lighter than a camaro. I was thinking 1977 Caprice 800lbs lighter, factory 8.5 10bolt rear , but i'm still not completely sure.
So go ahead and shot fellas.......
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There are alot of us now but a fox swap is good. I should be finishing mine up in a few weeks hopefully..6.0/TH400 swap..Should be in the range of 2500-2800lbs when complete..
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For a light weight application I would suggest three cars that come to mind...
First car would be a first gen s-10, in stock form it has a 10 bolt but I have beaten the hell out of my ten bolts with auto's and don't think thats a major issue..... My 87 with a 355 sbc, t56 trans and a cut through with four Phoenix gold x max tens and a few alpine amps scaled 3020 pounds.... I am sure without the extra creature comfort we could have been in the 2800 pound range for sure.... add a ls to the mix and look out!
Next is the rx7, fd's are cool but cost alot so this leaves you with the fc and fb (). All three cars are light and fun to drive (wear a mask in the fb) but the fc and fd had independent rears which do work but are not the most ideal for drag racing..... fb's if I remember correctly have a straight axle and are the lightest of the three.....
The third would be a mustang...... Swap parts are now readily available they already have a 8.8 rear that can take a beating and can scale around 2800
First car would be a first gen s-10, in stock form it has a 10 bolt but I have beaten the hell out of my ten bolts with auto's and don't think thats a major issue..... My 87 with a 355 sbc, t56 trans and a cut through with four Phoenix gold x max tens and a few alpine amps scaled 3020 pounds.... I am sure without the extra creature comfort we could have been in the 2800 pound range for sure.... add a ls to the mix and look out!
Next is the rx7, fd's are cool but cost alot so this leaves you with the fc and fb (). All three cars are light and fun to drive (wear a mask in the fb) but the fc and fd had independent rears which do work but are not the most ideal for drag racing..... fb's if I remember correctly have a straight axle and are the lightest of the three.....
The third would be a mustang...... Swap parts are now readily available they already have a 8.8 rear that can take a beating and can scale around 2800
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Is the 77 Caprice really that light? I had an 89 B-body, which is the same generation, and it came in well over 4,000 lbs. Granted, mine was a wagon, but are the sedans really that much lighter? Or did they just add a bunch of crap to it during the eighties that made it heavier?
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^^^ Gbody Bu's are just sick lil cars,budy had two identical lite blue ones.One a 2 door the other a 4door,2door smackd the guardrail around the 330..so the go fast goodies go in the 4 door,and it actually went QUICKER!60's picked up from consistantly in the 1.71/1.72 range to 1.68's on the dot.
Also AMC Javelin/AMX's not the early 70's (71,72) as there just dog ugly,but 70 and below are rather good looking cars,engine placement/turbo mounts should be identical to most older mustangs/fox bodys.
Regal Beagals and cutlasses also have that good stock suspension we love, and the after market just keeps growing for them aswell.
Also AMC Javelin/AMX's not the early 70's (71,72) as there just dog ugly,but 70 and below are rather good looking cars,engine placement/turbo mounts should be identical to most older mustangs/fox bodys.
Regal Beagals and cutlasses also have that good stock suspension we love, and the after market just keeps growing for them aswell.
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Is the 77 Caprice really that light? I had an 89 B-body, which is the same generation, and it came in well over 4,000 lbs. Granted, mine was a wagon, but are the sedans really that much lighter? Or did they just add a bunch of crap to it during the eighties that made it heavier?
Cloth seats, A/C disconnected, manual windows, manual locks, manual seats.
So it is lighter then some fully loaded F-bodies.
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I have been considering a FC RX-7 they are supposed to weigh 2700lbs after the swap with a T-56. I will be using a TH400, so i don't if that will add or drop a lil weight.