Any lightweight 4 drs for a swap?
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Staging Lane
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From: Atlanta, GA
Any lightweight 4 drs for a swap? I'm really into the whole lsx/t56 swap and have a bud a worth with a swapped rx7. I love it. But I want something with a true back seat, but it can't be a land yatch.
I'd love to have above 25mpg on the highway. My friends gets 30 with his rx7. I like the 79 malibu body style as well as every year caprice, but I'm sure they weigh to much. thanks
I'd love to have above 25mpg on the highway. My friends gets 30 with his rx7. I like the 79 malibu body style as well as every year caprice, but I'm sure they weigh to much. thanks
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Staging Lane
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From: Atlanta, GA
Originally Posted by Stu Cool
Ford Fairmont
anyone have an estimated weight on these? Would it be close to a notch stang?
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Originally Posted by Bmr4life
thats a good one. Would be just like a mustang swap. thanks
anyone have an estimated weight on these? Would it be close to a notch stang?
anyone have an estimated weight on these? Would it be close to a notch stang?
Pat
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Go for an old Impala 58-69. Few people rescue the four doors, they usually become donors. I may be a bit partial to them, but they still are the number one selling nameplate ever built. I would love to see a 65 four door with an LS1/Auto, bench seat on the road! That would be a great project, has tons of room, isn't all that big (remember that is all relative), and looks sharp to boot! Not sure why you are worried about weight, throw four or five people into a car, and performance isn't an issue anymore. Even in stock trim, an LS1 would move an Impala (or Belair or Biscayne!) around pretty nicely. Parts are starting to become pretty available, and they drive like a dream! I would seriously consider power steering, power brakes, and small block springs in the front end! Depending on the rear end ration, you should be able to hit 23-26 mpg. Would be an awesome cruiser, and you could live in the trunk if you needed to!
Eighties style G body regal, cutlass, gran prix or malibu. GM built different variations from 78-84 or 85. You could get a wagon in that style as well. I know a guy that has a Malibu wagon that weighs a little under 3,000lbs.
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Staging Lane
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Originally Posted by Stu Cool
Curb weight was 2725 with a 4 cylinder
Pat
Pat
Originally Posted by Gen3Benz
Didnt know they made a 4dr e36 m3, thats news to me.
Originally Posted by M3 Muscle
E36 BMW. More specific an E36 M3.
They already have great brakes and handling and there is one kit out there plus one on the way. Lightweight, good looks, and the 4 dr cars are less expensive to buy than the two doors. Also, if you don't mind swapping pedals (which you shouldn't if you are doing an engine conversion) autos seem to bring less cash than 5 speeds.
Just beef up the rear diff mount.
Staging Lane
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There is a guy over on the rich side of town who has a Volvo wagon with an LS1 in it and it looks like it was born there. Personally, I am a full frame guy, so I have to say use the 78 and up A/G body cars. The only thing with my 78 is no room for big tires and I do not want to cut out the wheelwells or tub it. I love sleepers. JB
Here is some inspiration for your Fairmont Project, though neither are 4 doors.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX4NODH4uEM
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...12955628716829
http://videos.streetfire.net/player....B-B177FC940D71
I don't have a thing for Fairmonts, honest! I just love a good sleeper. The dents in the quarter panel add a perfect touch
Pat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX4NODH4uEM
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...12955628716829
http://videos.streetfire.net/player....B-B177FC940D71
I don't have a thing for Fairmonts, honest! I just love a good sleeper. The dents in the quarter panel add a perfect touch
Pat