Good, inexpensive car for LS swap?
I'd say consider the RX-7, as I'm doing one now, just not with an LSx, and likewise I've done the 300ZX. The RX-7s are all light, bolt-in 8.8" Ford kits exist for all 3 generations, likewise big brakes and LSx mounts for '86-up. I figured out big brakes for this '83 before I swapped an '86 IFS then did my own big brakes on that. Older is lighter. The 300ZX starts with adequately strong 5 speeds and differentials, '87.5-up is already 5-lug, and there's plenty of room underhood.
For lowest cost, the Fox isn't it, and it puts too much of the engine forward of the front axle centerline. For the '80s Camaros, the issues are swapping a stronger rear axle then routing the exhaust. An '88-up T5 WC will live for a little while, if you treat it nicely. Plus the Camaros offer the most space in the wheelwells, fitting 10.5s up front an 11s out back is easy. None of the others can come close. You can keep it under 3000# if you forget the killer stereo, and all the sound deadening nonsense.
For lowest cost, the Fox isn't it, and it puts too much of the engine forward of the front axle centerline. For the '80s Camaros, the issues are swapping a stronger rear axle then routing the exhaust. An '88-up T5 WC will live for a little while, if you treat it nicely. Plus the Camaros offer the most space in the wheelwells, fitting 10.5s up front an 11s out back is easy. None of the others can come close. You can keep it under 3000# if you forget the killer stereo, and all the sound deadening nonsense.
