BLWN1

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http://www.renegadehybrids.com/944/ls1.html


was this posted before?

MTBDOC

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I have alienated folks on stangnet by throwing out the thought of an LSx engine into my '65 fastback. Much better suspension parts are being developed, and the car could be built ~2800# with some creature comforts. Ever since I bought my GTO I have fallen in love with these engines. I DID get some classic mustang guys to admit that the LSx is a lot closer to what my car came with than a modular motor!!!

Realistically I probably won't do it to this car, basically due to the underlying value of the old fastbacks...but it is fun to think about!

LC2nLS6

I vote for a 1967 MG BGT with an LS2. Might have to tub it and put in a narrow 9 inch rear.

camrsz

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What about one of those old jags

Cop Car

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i have a two door chevette that is set up for a buick 3.8, pm me if anyone is interested in the car (id be selling it for around $300) it would be a great car to put an LS1 in

67RSCamaroVette

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Bad. ***.

'nuff said.

olly

99camarosupersport

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i take it that has no engine or doesn't run , i'm looking for a beater.

Sabre002

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Yes would have to do something to get anything bigger then a 205 out back. All I got out back on my 74 MGB GT are 195/60/14 on the stock roadstyle rims. and there is not much room for any more with out a Sebring body kit out back or moving the leaf springs in some for more room. But with they 195 Falken tires it hooks really well even with out a LSD out back, and it is no toruble to drive it in the rain but with a LS1 something will have to be done. I'm going to work on getting a LS1 into my MGB GT after I finish my LS1 FD here or some boost for the Rover motor.


Josh

Roadrunner 45

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No don't do an LS1 mini- I wanna be the only one

(sorry for the old pic- the car is closer to being done now... not a whole lot closer, but we're gettin' there.

LC2nLS6

The 67 has a cool dash compared to the later models. My good friend has had his 71 blue BGT since high school. Him and his dad restored it in 1991 or so. He has 195's on the 15 inch aluminum repro wheels- definately a tight fit. I think he lowered it a little and rebuilt all of the suspension last year. In high school he and I saw a black BGT with a turbo on the litte 4cyl tractor engine when we took it to a MG/AustinH show in St Augustine, FL. Got to drive his god father's left hand drive manual 1947 MG TC on the beach. Wait a minute, an LS1 in a TC. That's an idea!!! When I was at the Corvette museum years and years ago there was a red TC in there, as part of the history section of when our GI's came back from Europe they wanted a sports car. It all makes sense now...

Vette454

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You could always do a ford focus zx3 , donors are to be had cheap and they sell a kit for a rearend and cradle for a ford motor that could be easily modified to hold a ls1.

http://www.tcf-v8-focus-conversions.com/

300bhp/ton

depends how much work you want and how special you want it to be in the end.

But lightweight to me means 700-1200kg (1540-2640lb). The Triumph TR7/8 would be a reasonable candidate for something different yet usable. As it's a pretty strong platform and well proven in compition (rally and circuit). You'd have to fab up how to mount the engine as the original mounted to a seperate subframe which I doubt would be possible with an LSx engine.

Other idea's are would be an AC Cobra replica. One of these even with a 502ci big block is easy to get below the 1000kg mark (2200lb). Plus there are some really good kits out there that use very good chassis' (race proven) with modern IRS setups.

If you want something wacky then try a Caterham like style car. This is a Dax rush:


It's sold in the UK as a complete car or as a kit and there is a variant designed for a V8. 700kg (1540lb) I would think is possible. However keeping it on the ground and not in the air may prove more of an issue.

Essentiall if you want lightweight and rwd you need to look at classic British sports cars. The Mazda MX-5 (Miata??) Is pretty decent also, but just about anything else on sale if fat and heavy, especially once you get a V8 and heavy duty gearbox and drivetrain into it.

Or as a final suggestion, maybe something old school like a 32 Ford 5 wind coupe (think American Graffiti). It would look way cool, but handling probably wouldn't be it's strong suit.

FASTERthanYOU

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I want to do a LS2 in a 3rd Gen RX7.
Anyone have any info on that swap?

Fuzzylogic

I'm new here, but I think the answers to your questions will all be found at torquecentral.com in the applicable section, FASTERthanYOU.

There's some really good threads on here about it as well and a couple searches should bring up a ton of information for ya. Sorry I can't be more help, but I'm on dial-up and searching for threads takes me a ton of time.

This thread is really giving me some good ideas, though. I'm selling my Lightning and planning on picking up a 3rd Gen RX7, Porsche, or Colorado/Canyon to put an LSx into.

I really like the idea of the RX7, they're beautiful cars, and seem to be really, really good all-around performance vehicles with a LS1. A Porsche would be unique as hell, but I'm not sure what kind've hurdles I might run into trying to do it. An AWD Colorado/Canyon could be really cool too, though.

Not enough money, haha. So many projects I want to do.

N20LS1

How about a Chevette or a Fiero?

N20LS1

Man, that Ls1 mini is crazy.

300bhp/ton

I've seen a big block Mini (proper Mini not German imposter). It was converted to rwd and you sat on the back seats It also had a blower and a big bug catcher hood scoop like a top fueler.

SpecM

-Yes! Second-gen 3er! I've got my '88 325 down to 2700 lbs with a full tank of gas. LSx'd e30 with be SICK.

-Oh, btw, read the BMW m60/s62 VS GM Ls1 fight on that link. It kinda funny and sad too...

Fuzzylogic

We should keep this thread going. Lots of good ideas in here.

Var

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does anyone know where i can find info on a ls2 swap into a 240z?