Good, inexpensive car for LS swap?
3 series BMW, FC rx7, 1st, 2nd, 3rd or any early v6 4th gen camaro (i would never swap an lt1 car lol), 240sx or 270z. i know you say car, but any pre-1999 chevy/gmc rcsb 2wd pickup or an s10. those would be my first choices
2nd gen supra, 2800-3000 lb. Independent rear suspension, all wheel disk brakes, 8 way recaro seats come stock
1988 and older BMW 5 series, not much more than 3300 lbs full loaded, 4 door, can handle and stop really well with after market/ 7 series upgrades. They are very light but feel like their built like a tank when you drive them, just drove an 84 533i-loved it.
88-98 c1500, because my 1996 is getting an Ls one of these days.
1988 and older BMW 5 series, not much more than 3300 lbs full loaded, 4 door, can handle and stop really well with after market/ 7 series upgrades. They are very light but feel like their built like a tank when you drive them, just drove an 84 533i-loved it.
88-98 c1500, because my 1996 is getting an Ls one of these days.
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Sorry about that. Too much typing for me to do all over again. I have done enough typing to BRP, Hedman, Georgia Governors office of Consumer Protection etc. AND I still am not done. LOL Rich
Sorry about that. Too much typing for me to do all over again. I have done enough typing to BRP, Hedman, Georgia Governors office of Consumer Protection etc. AND I still am not done. LOL Rich
Here ya go...could be a fun 400+hp 6.0 build...
Or a budget 5.3.
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/4843391550.html
Or a budget 5.3.
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/4843391550.html
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I'm also partial to g bodies, they're comfortable, have a good performance and restoration aftermarket, are pretty light for there size, and as long as you don't have your heart set on a SS, 442, or GN a rust free car can be bought for a pretty reasonable price. I'd ignore the 4th gen V6 suggestions you can buy a LS1 f body cheaper that you can build one from a V6.
I also agree with the plan of buying any car that there are Hooker/ Holley swap parts for, they are some of the best engineered parts out there.
I also agree with the plan of buying any car that there are Hooker/ Holley swap parts for, they are some of the best engineered parts out there.
Last edited by Fry_; Jan 17, 2015 at 12:57 AM.
The sn95 and even some newer Mustangs are VERY inexpensive as mentioned. Mine was 700.00 with a blown engine, excellent body and interior. Sold all the parts off and got it for almost free. You can use a factory 8.8 which is strong and cheap, all the Cobra stuff bolts on (like big brakes, wheels etc) and replacement parts in general are cheap. And there relatively light.
The sn95 and even some newer Mustangs are VERY inexpensive as mentioned. Mine was 700.00 with a blown engine, excellent body and interior. Sold all the parts off and got it for almost free. You can use a factory 8.8 which is strong and cheap, all the Cobra stuff bolts on (like big brakes, wheels etc) and replacement parts in general are cheap. And there relatively light.
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Quote from Gbodyforum.com
"Using 1" set back mounts like Dirty Dingo and those available on Ebay, stock truck accessories will clear a g-body hood if you use the 105 amp alternator. Some of the power steering pump pulleys will not clear the g-body steering box. You can swap the pulley out for a smaller one. Pulleys are available at your local parts store under the doorman brand name. F-body accessories will also work, and give more hood clearance, but are hard to find in the yards. When you do find a set, they usually want quite a bit for them."
See link below
https://gbodyforum.com/viewtopic.php...6#.VLsNXE1OUUR
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LOL....why Holley? I guess if you like to pay more than go ahead. There are plenty of swap options for a G body that work other than the Holley set up. Although Holley does have a complete line of parts for the G body they are late to the show. LS swaps have been done for several years with a lot of aftermarket support.
Quote from Gbodyforum.com
"Using 1" set back mounts like Dirty Dingo and those available on Ebay, stock truck accessories will clear a g-body hood if you use the 105 amp alternator. Some of the power steering pump pulleys will not clear the g-body steering box. You can swap the pulley out for a smaller one. Pulleys are available at your local parts store under the doorman brand name. F-body accessories will also work, and give more hood clearance, but are hard to find in the yards. When you do find a set, they usually want quite a bit for them."
See link below
https://gbodyforum.com/viewtopic.php...6#.VLsNXE1OUUR
Quote from Gbodyforum.com
"Using 1" set back mounts like Dirty Dingo and those available on Ebay, stock truck accessories will clear a g-body hood if you use the 105 amp alternator. Some of the power steering pump pulleys will not clear the g-body steering box. You can swap the pulley out for a smaller one. Pulleys are available at your local parts store under the doorman brand name. F-body accessories will also work, and give more hood clearance, but are hard to find in the yards. When you do find a set, they usually want quite a bit for them."
See link below
https://gbodyforum.com/viewtopic.php...6#.VLsNXE1OUUR
