The best swap for an LS1
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On The Tree
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From: Orlando, FL
The best swap for an LS1 I really like the looks of the new Impala and Monte Carlo SS. They are looks-only cars with weak V6s and front drive. An LS1 and rear drive would really improve them ... <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Maybe for my next project ...
John Parsons
http://www.pro-touring.com/featured_...7_chevy_ii.htm
Maybe for my next project ...
John Parsons
http://www.pro-touring.com/featured_...7_chevy_ii.htm
Staging Lane
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From: Brighton, Mi
Re: The best swap for an LS1 If you look in Hot Rod magazine a couple months ago, there is a picture of a "new" Monte Carlo and a "new" Impala SS. Both are still FWD with LS1 engines in them. They were built at GM by a Advance Vehicle Group. They run great, I have driven them both, and are a lot of fun to drive.
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Re: The best swap for an LS1 I remember the article, and I read it with interest.
From what I understand their was some interest within GM to market an LS1-powered Impala SS. I'm not sure why it was killed ... I probably would have bought one.
Anyway, I went out and bought the next best thing: a 2001 Z28. And it comes with a manual transmission and rear drive. Though my kids complain about not having their own window now ... <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
John Parsons
From what I understand their was some interest within GM to market an LS1-powered Impala SS. I'm not sure why it was killed ... I probably would have bought one.
Anyway, I went out and bought the next best thing: a 2001 Z28. And it comes with a manual transmission and rear drive. Though my kids complain about not having their own window now ... <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
John Parsons
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Re: The best swap for an LS1 I guess I must be alone in thinking that the new Impala and Monte Carlo are each breaking new grounds in the realm of automotive ugliness...
I really liked the previous Impala SS and the LT1 Camaros. The C5 is one of the best looking cars ever. But for me, pretty much the entire 2001-2 lineup from GM ([i]excluding{/I] the trucks but definately including the bloated Avalanche and Cadillac SUV) are stinkers.
I actually think that that last Aurora is the best looking 4 door produced by GM. Too bad it doesn't look like the cancellation of Olds has hurt their resale though.
I really liked the previous Impala SS and the LT1 Camaros. The C5 is one of the best looking cars ever. But for me, pretty much the entire 2001-2 lineup from GM ([i]excluding{/I] the trucks but definately including the bloated Avalanche and Cadillac SUV) are stinkers.
I actually think that that last Aurora is the best looking 4 door produced by GM. Too bad it doesn't look like the cancellation of Olds has hurt their resale though.
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Re: The best swap for an LS1 [quote]the bloated Avalanche and Cadillac SUV) are stinkers <hr></blockquote>
At least we agree on that! And I agree with you on C5s as well <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
I don't know why, but the new Impala and Monte Carlo catch my eye every time I see one. I guess GM must have used people like for their focus groups !
[ February 13, 2002: Message edited by: parsonsj ]</p>
At least we agree on that! And I agree with you on C5s as well <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
I don't know why, but the new Impala and Monte Carlo catch my eye every time I see one. I guess GM must have used people like for their focus groups !
[ February 13, 2002: Message edited by: parsonsj ]</p>
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