new here, but looking to get into an lsx fbody
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new here, but looking to get into an lsx fbody
Lurked here quite a bit, and have been contemplating a couple lsx powered rides. One route is to get an fbody and work with it a bit, prior to attempting a swap into a g body I already have (79 malibu coupe). I have other cars to daily drive, so no need to get the most reliable fbody, or spend the $$ to get one cosmetically perfect (I tend to have much more fun with cars that I do not worry about it, cosmetically).
I think I would like to do a turboed ls car, with auto trans. Something street legal, but quick and nasty. Been looking at this car, somewhat local to me:
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/5256657982.html
Thoughts?
I think I would like to do a turboed ls car, with auto trans. Something street legal, but quick and nasty. Been looking at this car, somewhat local to me:
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/5256657982.html
Thoughts?
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for that price id pick up a ls1 fbody. but i dont know the price difference there vs here.
and this is coming from a 5.3 turbo on a ws6. I can definitely feel the difference off boost when i swap to a 5.3 from the ls1
turbo swap is straight forward and can be easily made if you know how to fabricate. or you can always buy a kit
and this is coming from a 5.3 turbo on a ws6. I can definitely feel the difference off boost when i swap to a 5.3 from the ls1
turbo swap is straight forward and can be easily made if you know how to fabricate. or you can always buy a kit
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definitely a good looking car, and the colors great to. i know lots of guys prefer a 5.3 for boost for whatever reason, but in my area 5500 is a good price for a 120k mile car..
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Thanks for the input guys. I have not looked at the car in person yet, but it still seems like one of the better local options that I have found.
Any particulars I should be looking for on it, say pre purchase?
thanks in advance...
Jeff
Any particulars I should be looking for on it, say pre purchase?
thanks in advance...
Jeff