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Old Oct 23, 2014 | 11:38 PM
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as of now they are actually about the same, due to the fact that the engine and trans are getting the same work done regardess of vehicle purchase, and i can get an m3 subframe+rear for 1k and it will hold 500 rwhp, and the s10 will need a new rear as well (at least 2k) But the swap parts for the BMW are more expensive... by a lot. and the wiring is going to be a royal pain
Ford 8.8 from an explorer is reasonably priced swap and it should hold 500hp as long as you're not running slicks with a high stall. Lots of posts on it on the S10 forum.
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Old Oct 25, 2014 | 06:37 PM
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Yeah i was thinking about it. But then I would need new axles or redrill the holes for the chevy pattern, and narrow it to center it and get a new axle and blah blah blah. I was really thinking about it but I just figured with all of the work i would want to have done to the 8.8 I might as well just buy a diff that wouldn't break even if it got run-over by a tank(Dana/Strange S60). I am really one for overbuilding unfortunetly.
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