Best LS1 candidate for a drift car?

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Dec 10, 2012 | 06:15 PM

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adanieljohnson1

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Has anyone ever done a probe gt ls swap with rear wheel drive conversion?

Dec 10, 2012 | 06:30 PM

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While I love G bodies and 510's they are getting scarce at least Mustang's are plentiful. My choice was made by weight(2800lbs for my 1978 242) and wheelbase 104.3", they are very stiff for a uni-body car without any strut bars or cages, and they are cheap!

Dec 10, 2012 | 08:00 PM

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I agree with the volvo idea. I'd probably do a 240 if it were me, or even a 740 if I could find one cheap. The fox body seems to make the most sense though, since the swap has been done so many times, and it's "cheap". -or at least that's how all swaps start...

Dec 10, 2012 | 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by adanieljohnson1

Has anyone ever done a probe gt ls swap with rear wheel drive conversion?

Been done. I think its boosted now.

Dec 11, 2012 | 07:47 AM

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1991 Caprice with big ls power would make the perfect drift car. I used to have one with just a junk 350 and that thing would hang er out like a champ and was very predictable sideways too

Dec 11, 2012 | 08:03 AM

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different would be a 2001 camaro SS drift car

but seriously the volvo may be the best bet. hmm. yeah volvo or foxbody

Dec 11, 2012 | 10:04 AM

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Anything that is a wagon would be badass. Think That Seventies Show....Drift Vista Cruiser...awesome! And you could drift with all your friends in the car LOL and carry plenty of spare tires and tools.

Dec 11, 2012 | 10:28 AM

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Crazy burnouts here. Could be drift car ideas.

http://blogs.hotrod.com/roakill-epis...now-42563.html

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Dec 11, 2012 | 10:56 AM

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well this is easy.. 300zx ofc

Dec 11, 2012 | 11:07 AM

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I saw a s10 over on s10fourm, 4 link rear, some sort of ls motor, and set up for drifting. it was getting it done!

here is the link:
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f213/w...t-line-498279/

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Dec 11, 2012 | 01:00 PM

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I second a Datsun 510. Something with the old school muscle look but in a import body. Maybe even a Nissan Skyline 2000GT, BMW 2002, or something of that sort. Or why not a S2000.. I dont know just throwing stuff out there I think would be cool.

Dec 11, 2012 | 07:44 PM

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I think someone shoud do a Cosworth Vega with LS3/T56 and 76MM snail. Maybe a Chevette!!!

Dec 11, 2012 | 08:48 PM

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geo metro. seriously. convert to rear wheel drive and drop in a ls motor.

hell someone put a buick GNX motor in one and runs 9 seconds

Dec 11, 2012 | 09:51 PM

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I agree.. I like wagons for some reason. E36 wagon or some audi

Dec 12, 2012 | 09:21 AM

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My vote is for a Cressida. Came with a straight 6 so there is plenty of room. Already rear wheels drive. Debadge it and it looks like a camry.

Dec 12, 2012 | 10:48 AM

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I like the 510 and wagon idea as well. I cant find a good body cheap wagon locally though (any make)!
Foxbody crossed my mind, but not a fan of the style.
F-body was researched and found that they are terrible! It will slide, but not be competitive due to geometry setup!
Caprice turned into a cop car drift setup! FTW!

Dec 12, 2012 | 06:15 PM

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Are you looking to be different or competitive? You can't have both without deep pockets.

For cheap fun you already have the right equation with the BMW. If you want to go wild, one of my dream builds have always been a Luv truck. Put the suspension and subframes from a 240 or FC RX7 front and rear under it for a package that is drift worthy and completely awesome!

Edit: I found a local car for you, 1974 Pinto!
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3463125887.html

Or the first lead sled slider 1953 Oldsmobile
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3455875223.html

Last edited by Stancel; Dec 12, 2012 at 06:32 PM.

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