Throwing Rotarys in the Trash in VA!
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You don't have to necessarily go with the LS1.......the 5.3 and 6.0 both perform outstandingly, also, when massaged properly......
imho, any 3rd or 4th gen V8 engine will make for a great swap.
And don't worry about the rotards giving you a hard time, the Z guys used to get the same crap from the Datsun "purists" when they were swapping in Gen 1 smallblocks into 240's, 260's, and 280's.
imho, any 3rd or 4th gen V8 engine will make for a great swap.
And don't worry about the rotards giving you a hard time, the Z guys used to get the same crap from the Datsun "purists" when they were swapping in Gen 1 smallblocks into 240's, 260's, and 280's.
Nice car, very clean for the year. You can find LS1 longblocks used for $2000 all day. Or there are brand new LS6 400hp longblocks for $2900. Then $1200 for a rebuilt T56 with bellhousing, and $450 for LS7 clutch set and you have a reliable, practically new setup. All of a sudden your at $4450 and have new reliable stuff. But then you have to hunt down all the accessories and harness (figure $700).
