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Old Dec 23, 2017 | 05:59 PM
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Been checking around to see if anyone has already completed this swap......Haven't been able to find any info.........Just thought I would ask before reinventing the wheel again...........

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Old Dec 24, 2017 | 09:55 AM
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Been checking around to see if anyone has already completed this swap......Haven't been able to find any info.........Just thought I would ask before reinventing the wheel again...........

Thanks in Advance

Ken
Hey Ken,

I have nothing to add, but a buddy of mine has a super clean, low mile 65 T-Bird and he and I have been discussing a LS swap.

Also, if you want to be brand loyal, the Coyote swap would be really cool too!

Andrew
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Old Dec 24, 2017 | 10:50 AM
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This isn't Coyotetech. LOL. I say "do it"
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Fantomworks did one but they put the whole suspension from a 04-06 GTO under it.
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It was going to be the Wife's car....Her favorite car......I was going to surprise her with it.....I went today to finalize the deal and at the last second asked her to come with......Glad I did as she was very uncomfortable with the seating, steering wheel, and pedal positions.........Although she loves those cars , after that experience she said to take a pass on the car..........Oh Well !!!!!!
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Although she loves those cars , after that experience she said to take a pass on the car..........Oh Well !!!!!!
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