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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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Hi all.
I just joined the forum, I've snooped around a bit over the last few weeks and found some pretty cool info.

I am just starting a project, changing over my Westfield ( a Lotus 7 clone) from and old Olds aluminum v8 to an LS1. I have a motor and t56 tranny coming from a 98 Camaro. I autocross this car in the SCCA EM. It should be very close to the min. weight of 1850lbs with driver. And it will certainly be more fun than ever.

I've always been a bow tie guy and look forward to getting some modern technology in my toy. I will no doubt be looking for some info at some point in this process.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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Welcome, got any pics of the ride?
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Welcome aboard, I am also fairly new to the forum even though I known about it for a few years now. Well good luck with your ride
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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+1 on the pics, sounds like its gonna be a blast when its done
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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Something that light with an ls1 in it. WOW!!!! That thing should be amazing to drive. Get us some pics up. BTW, Welcome to the site.
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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Here's a pic of the Westfield at the 2008 SCCA Solo Nationals. It still had the Olds motor.

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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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there is a club of those around here...all have crazy powerplants of all sorts...my favorite one was blue and loaded with carbon fiber. oh, and it had a buick turbo v6 cant wait to see your project develope
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