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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Car: 89 Formula / 09 G8
Engine: LS1 / LS3
Transmission: M6 / M6
Axle/Gears: 3:42 / 3:27
My swap

Since I'm about to finally drop the engine in, I thought I might post so pics and list some progress.

89 Formula, originally a 305 TPI A4. Ran great but was a second car and I got tied up with a 98 Eagle Talon TSi. Years later, I got a smoking deal on this 0 mile LS1 crate engine. Specs are now:

Futral F13-112 cam
FAST 92/92 setup
Patriot Performance CNC ported LS6 heads
TSP ported LS6 oil pump

That is in front of a T56 with an LS7 clutch. I hope for a pretty good running car when I'm done.

I already put the Spohn cross member in the car. An LS1 fuel tank with a 4th gen rear (I run WS6 rims). This weekend I plan to swing the engine/trans in.

Here are some pics..







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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Car: 85 2M6, 87 'Bird 88 'burb
Engine: LX9, LG4, L05
Transmission: F23, 700r4, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.63, 2.73, 4.10
Re: My swap

Originally Posted by Omega


You've got tiny hands.

enjoy it, it looks like it'll be fun!
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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Car: 1991 Trans Am GTA
Engine: LSX (swapping)
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Re: My swap

That motor is gonna shred some tires
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 11:59 PM
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Car: 87 IROC-Z
Engine: LsX
Transmission: MN12 6speed
Axle/Gears: 3:42
Re: My swap

looks pretty good!
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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 08:01 PM
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Car: 92 & 91 Z28 1LEs, 87 IROC-Z, 90 ZR1
Engine: L98, LT5
Transmission: 700R4, 6-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.42, 3.73, 3.27
Re: My swap

Bump! Now that it runs and drives, lets see some more pics!!
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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 09:11 PM
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Cute EV. Haha.
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