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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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Hello all.

Been perusing the forums for some time now just decided to become a member.

My car is a 1997 Grand Prix SE (ant eater) that is receiving a TT 99 LS1 with a 700r4 transmission. I would have liked to use a 4L60E but they are hard to come by for a decent price and I already had the 700r4 anyway. Rear end will be 1997 Cougar XR7 rear disc IRS with factory "traction lock" diff. I hope that this will solve some of my tunnel issues by not having the live axle.

If anyone is from the Grand Prix community here, My car will have a full GT/GTP exterior with 2002 GTP dash/door panels/center console and 2007 GXP seats.

Photos to come when I'm further on in the conversion process.
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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Welcome! Can't wait to see some pics!
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:10 AM
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great to have you here! post pics soon and keep us updated
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 03:12 AM
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That is one unique swap, can't wait to see some progress!
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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sweet...
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Bad ***! Very interesting.
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sounds like an awesome project!! Not a big fan of the SE front end though- ant eater as you refered to it.
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by '99bluez
Not a big fan of the SE front end though- ant eater as you refered to it.
hahaha, yeah neither was I!

That's why it was the first to disappear.
Thanks for all the compliments. I hope to have some decent pictures soon!
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