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Old Nov 5, 2014 | 12:42 AM
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New build thread. Project "HellCat". Putting a turbocharged 4.8 into a '67 cougar and making it all wheel drive.

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Old Nov 5, 2014 | 12:46 AM
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Any input will be appreciated. This car is mainly a toy used for autocross and date night.

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Using 1994 bravada transfer case and front drive. 4.8 from 2001 Silverado. Will need help with turbo selection. Will prob use about a 3k stall in a 4l80e or th400.

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Old Nov 5, 2014 | 02:40 AM
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Sounds intersting always toyed with the idea of an AWD LS swap!

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Old Nov 5, 2014 | 03:04 AM
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awd drive lsx anything peaks my interest
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Old Nov 5, 2014 | 06:41 AM
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Good luck with the build. I'm building a cougar too, but for different purposes. Liooking forward to what you come up with!

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Old Nov 5, 2014 | 10:21 AM
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Not sure about your posting issue, but damn, I want to see this build!
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Old Nov 5, 2014 | 04:10 PM
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This guy did that to a Datsun Z, but I can't remember if he used an LS or SBC.
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Old Nov 5, 2014 | 07:58 PM
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That Datsun is awesome. I'll work on getting my base pics up asap. I'm new to this.
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Old Nov 7, 2014 | 11:13 AM
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I think he put the Datsun body on a toyota 4X4 truck frame, with a chevy engine.
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 11:42 PM
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Here is the subject of my project.
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 11:45 PM
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Here is the drive train from a '94 olds bravada that's going into the cougar, but with a 4.8 ls
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 11:48 PM
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Hoping to get a chance to start stripping the factory cougar suspension on Tuesday. Somebody is wanting the spindles and disc brakes.
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Are you going to move the engine back so that thou have room for the transfer case?

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Old Nov 24, 2014 | 01:36 AM
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I'll be mounting the engine so the transfer case doesn't end up where the seat is. I think it will be right in front of seat. I'll be cutting firewall out and making a flat one for more clearance.
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Andrew, nice feature article on your GTO. My diesel bronco was just featured in Dec '14 edition of Four Wheeler magazine. Its always cool to be recognized in print.
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I'll be flipping the exhaust manifolds for the turbo mounting. I'll either exit the exhaust out in front of the right front tire or down right side of car. That way I won't have to bother with the front driveshaft being in the way.
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Subscribing to your build. I can't wait for updates.
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Old Nov 24, 2014 | 03:36 PM
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Thanks. I'll take lots of pics and keep this thread up to date.
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Andrew, nice feature article on your GTO. My diesel bronco was just featured in Dec '14 edition of Four Wheeler magazine. Its always cool to be recognized in print.
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Looking forward to seeing more of your Cougar going together.

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