Thinking about this for the last few weeks.... starting to consider what my next project is going to be after teh PuRpL3 gets to the point I want it... Been considering just crashing the bucks on a LS2 crate motor and then finding a donor car to drop it in..

What kind of car do you think would be fun to drop a LS2 in? Something it would fit in without a ton of modification...

The ones that pop into my head are... early 2nd gen Firebird... late model RX7... 280Z... My Colorado...

Just thinking... what would you choose?

 

I think the Z would be fun... I know you can fit a 5.0 in a miata... wonder if an LSx would fit

 

That Colorado would be really potent with an LS2 powerplant. Like the old S-10's with 350 transplants. Or, you could pick up a late 80's Fiero for mid engine LS2 power, there used to be kits to convert them over to SBC, you could probably find one and adjust on it slightly.

 

teh PuRpL3

 

I think it would be cool in a 94-99 s-10, with a healthy shot and some tires, would be a real cool race car.

 

My top vote would be for a 240Z. They are about 400 pounds lighter than the 280Zs and I think that is one of the easier engine swaps. I saw an LS1 in a miata somewhere, which is cool and all, but I just wouldn't want to drive that around. Third gen RX-7 would be awesome as well and a lot of people who blow their rotary motors up are chosing to go the LS1 route because of the cost and ease of install.

Also..
Datsun 510
Volvo 200/700 series

And basically anything is possible, with the $$

 

Thirdgen!! They have all the kits for a LS1 now, LS2 would be easy

 

I think a Rx7 would give you the most car in that swap. You have a great rear suspension and you have a good weight. You'd basically be driving around a C6...Ok that is stretch but you know what I mean.

Stylistically a 70-73 Firebird would be the sweetest setup, but also by the time everything is said and done the most expensive, would probably be worth the most too. (I'm kinda biased I have a 73 SD 4spd Formie)

The Z car is one of those cars that I think are really cool especially with v8's but I have no desire to buy one.

Another good choice IMHO is the 944 they are dirt cheap and a nice platform and they make conversion kits for those as well.

So my vote would be for the RX7...although if I was doing it I'd probably do the 944 for financial reasons. Just find a REALLY clean one for 2-3K. Vs a blown motor RX7 clean is probably in the 8k range. But the kits for the RX7s seem very complete seems like the easiest one to do.

 

69 Firebird 400!!!

 

I think I'd leave that one alone Sometimes old muscle should just be old muscle. But I'm a sucka for old Poncho's

 

My Formy!!

check this out:

http://www.lateral-g.org/borodin/LS1RX7.wmv

http://servinitup.com/videos/240z.mpeg

 

I'd go with a late c3 corvette. They can be had for pretty cheap, and you get to replace the truly pathetic 350 that came in them.

 

Vega!!!!

 

Yep, I've been considering an LS engine for my '88.

 

I wouldn't remove a Poncho engine from a collectable car. :no:

If I was gonna do that, I'd buy a 6-banger car and make it look like the nicer models.

 

^I second that vote. Got the late model looks of a very clean looking car. They are VERY VERY light weight, even with the V8 swap. Good handling cars, plus the engine compartments looks like they were made for V8's. Much more so than a 4th gen Fbody that's for sure...... They readily accept LS1's and LT1's with ease, well, relative ease anyway.

Poik, I've owned a couple 240Z's in my past. Neat cars but damn the rust in those things lol.....

Mike

 

I have been wanting to do a 1969 T/A replica (looks-wise) with some nice modern muscle up front....an LS2 would fit the bill quite nicely.

Although, last year sometime, there was a magazine cover story (Hot Rod I THINK) that has a company making BRAND NEW 1969 Camaro 'verts for sale*, all steel..........that would be fine in place of a replica '69 TA for me.



*They are just making the body/frame....you have to supply the interior, drivetrain, suspension, etc.

 

67 c-10...i got just the truck for ya...well actually you would just give me the motor and i'd tell ya how much i love it.

Nate

 

Honestly, I really like the idea of a LS2 powered RX7. Wonder what those things are going for used.

 

I had a GINORMOUS piece of '83 RX7 that I bought for $300 and sold for $500 (after I blew up the motor) back in '97..........I realize that is of absolutely ZERO help to you, but I felt like "talking".

What year/s where you thinking of?