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Old Jun 5, 2018 | 01:13 PM
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Default V12 LS swapped Kia van
Our work van was kinda slow so.....

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Old Jun 5, 2018 | 02:44 PM
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Well, at least you got power-to-weight into the "decent" zone....
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Now if Chevy would only start building that exact engine.
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Old Jun 5, 2018 | 06:26 PM
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Now if Chevy would only start building that exact engine.
We can all wish.... but what would it go into? With the Viper gone, there is no direct competition or reason to do so.
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Old Jun 5, 2018 | 10:27 PM
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This is the best thing I've seen today, and judging from what looks to be a Victoria license plate, this doesn't surprise me, Aussies are the best! They have a true DILLIGAF attitude and aren't afraid of anything, which I think is a byproduct of living in a country where everything is out to kill you! I'm not a big Kia fan, but I would totally drive this van!!!
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DILLIGAF, indeed! No worries, Mate!
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Originally Posted by V12LS
Our work van was kinda slow so.....
Pink Panther -- "....not anymore...."
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Lol must be a blast to see peoples faces when you blow the tires off the grocery getter.
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Not sure if crazy or cool !!

And who's making that block ?? It really does look factory.
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Originally Posted by stevieturbo

And who's making that block ??
Link at the bottom of the original post.....
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I want someone to put one of those in a P51 homebuilt airplane and fly by my house, would be epic with 8" straight pipes..
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Sweet garage build...
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I want someone to put one of those in a P51 homebuilt airplane and fly by my house, would be epic with 8" straight pipes..
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