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BADASS of New England

An automobile club for the enthusiast who enjoys the last of the big GM cars. The rear wheel drive B and D bodys. Chevrolet Impala SS, Caprice, 9C1, Buick Roadmaster, Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, Cadillac Fleetwood
 
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Pooge

Pooge


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PostSubject: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyMon Dec 12, 2011 9:52 pm

So the Impala WILL be on the road come spring, so I will need a new project to keep me busy...i was originally thinking 2wd pickup, but I want a real canyon carver...

Here are the musts:
-must not be LS powered already (where is the fun in that)
-must be relatively cheap to buy a shell in nice shape...say $2500 absolute max, preferably much cheaper, for a real clean shell
-must be sporty looking
-must handle like it's on rails.
-Rwd, as if it needs to be mentioned

Let's face it, the impala will be sweet, but it won't be agile and I'm gonna want a toy for the windy roads out here. Honestly i just want another fun project. I enjoy the build more than the driving.

Currently feeling an 89-94 240SX as a prime candidate, but not really sold on the popup headlights, so I would want a Silvia front end, but that kind of blows the budget...

Also, car must not be of the Miata size...I'm a giant, most cars are uncomfortable to me and I can deal with that, but let's not be ridiculous here.

Doug
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toomanytoyz
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyMon Dec 12, 2011 10:25 pm

Miata.
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyMon Dec 12, 2011 10:35 pm

I second the 240sx.. Miatas are too small. My buddy just sold an rx-7 roller for like 400 bucks.. Cheaper is better!
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyMon Dec 12, 2011 10:57 pm

'35 Chevy

My next LS swap... 113_0703_01_z+1935_chevy+front_view
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyMon Dec 12, 2011 11:07 pm

boojum wrote:
'35 Chevy

My next LS swap... 113_0703_01_z+1935_chevy+front_view

I remember that car in Hotrod and I agree! Do something custom like that instead of a normal people car!
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Matt Trakker

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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyMon Dec 12, 2011 11:15 pm

I like these 240s but seems like people want way too much for them now.

My next LS swap... 240sx_rear

Maybe an E30 BMW, with a big cowl induction hood? haha
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyMon Dec 12, 2011 11:25 pm

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/2738934546.html
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyMon Dec 12, 2011 11:38 pm

Matt Trakker wrote:
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/2738934546.html

Wonder if he'll take a trade?
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyMon Dec 12, 2011 11:42 pm

I dunno. Worst he can say is no I guess...


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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 5:55 am

How about a early c-4 corvette? They handle great, and can be bought cheap.
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2722663655.html
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 8:51 am

The nissan is a good candidate , but the drivers have a following in the state much like the subaru kidz. Surprised

... how about something unique and unexpected...... Twisted Evil



http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2748184837.html


My next LS swap... 771_ma10

BMW in pic. not the car for sale. just a random one to show body style Twisted Evil
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No Moa


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Location : Midcoast Maine

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My next LS swap... 220px-10
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96slowss

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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 9:34 am

Fox body mustang ls/t56 swap.
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 9:35 am

toomanytoyz wrote:
Miata.

Learn to read! Smile

96Brougham wrote:
I second the 240sx.. Miatas are too small. My buddy just sold an rx-7 roller for like 400 bucks.. Cheaper is better!

Love the RX7 for it's motor, but the looks do nothing for me.

boojum wrote:
'35 Chevy

Too much custom blows the budget

Matt Trakker wrote:
I like these 240s but seems like people want way too much for them now.

My next LS swap... 240sx_rear

Maybe an E30 BMW, with a big cowl induction hood? haha

The newer 240 does NOTHING for me, it would have to be the S13 style with a hatch...

I did not consider the E30...not a bad idea. They handle decent, not too bad to look at...I just don't know if it is sporty enough...

IMPALADAKID wrote:
How about a early c-4 corvette? They handle great, and can be bought cheap.
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2722663655.html

Now this is a great idea! A little too "Me Too" for my liking, but a nice C4 looks pretty clean with C5 Z06 wheels and it should handle well...so I am gonna save that one in my spank bank.

bowtiepimp wrote:
The nissan is a good candidate , but the drivers have a following in the state much like the subaru kidz. Surprised

... how about something unique and unexpected...... Twisted Evil

My next LS swap... 771_ma10

BMW in pic. not the car for sale. just a random one to show body style Twisted Evil

Not a bad idea if your in love with the car, but it is not sporty enough for me...
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 10:29 am

I knoww miatas are small, but they are actually pretty roomy when you get in it. Have you ever sat in one? (or tried to? Razz)
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 12:50 pm

My next LS swap... 85fieroL36b
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 12:52 pm

Those 240s are fugly!
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 2:06 pm

^LOL

Doug have you ever ridden in or driven an E30? If not I'd definitely check a couple out on CL or something, they are a blast. Would be a cool sleeper to piss off BMW purists, hahaha.

There is a guy I've seen at NED with a tubbed out E30 with a blown Chevy engine in it!
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chapel


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Location : Salem MA

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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 2:35 pm

bowtiepimp wrote:
The nissan is a good candidate , but the drivers have a following in the state much like the subaru kidz. Surprised

... how about something unique and unexpected...... Twisted Evil



http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2748184837.html


My next LS swap... 771_ma10

BMW in pic. not the car for sale. just a random one to show body style Twisted Evil

A BMW 2002 wouldn't fit it without MASSIVE hammers taken to it... you'd need a lift off front clip. You can barely fit the 2.3L 16v I4 in those things.

now a BMW E30... now you're talking.
You can fit up to the BMW V12 into that thing
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if you're interested in doing it, let me know. an LSX slides right in. I have friends with the BMW V8 in them, and that's a much larger motor because of the DOHC.

I actually did the last revision for the E30 Bentley manual. I know them well.

LS swap E30s are becoming more common place:
http://jalopnik.com/bmw-e30-ls1/

they're great handling cars and I think the LS1 is actually about the same weight as the M20B25 that came in the 325i models

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=94451
http://e30ls1.wordpress.com/


This guy is making kits.

If you need more eye candy, please take a look at my absolutely MASSIVE thread at VWVortex:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1024875-The-you-need-an-E30-thread

Some say this thread is responsible for the recent value appreciation of these cars. I bought mine, made this thread and then sold mine later with nothing else done to it for $2000 more than I paid Very Happy

My next LS swap... Retrochap
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sdstick

sdstick


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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 2:52 pm

Watching that stuff on wet roads makes me nervous.
Snow, not so much.
That last high speed pass sounds REAL good.
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Pooge

Pooge


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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 2:53 pm

96slowss wrote:
Fox body mustang ls/t56 swap.

I love the looks of the Fox body coupes, but again, its too much of a "Me too" car. I like Impalas because they are relatively rare and different, you know?

Doug
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chapel


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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 2:53 pm

my E30 with an LSD in it was one of the best handling wet and snow cars I ever owned when you put snow tires on it... and I've owned an S6 and a WRX...
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chapel

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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 2:57 pm

here's a prime candidate:
http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/cto/2742284148.html
BMW 635CSi
'needs work'
$1500

or this:
http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/2742636319.html
BMW L6 (everything covered in leather, including the dash and headliner)
$1550

probably one of the best looking coupes out of Germany
My next LS swap... Img_0040
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V8Killer

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Location : Southern, NH

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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 2:58 pm

My friend John's latest Frankenstien: 74 Datsun LS1, Turbo 400, 9" Ford rear axle Shocked

My next LS swap... Datsun10
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Pooge


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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 2:59 pm

Matt Trakker wrote:
^LOL

Doug have you ever ridden in or driven an E30? If not I'd definitely check a couple out on CL or something, they are a blast. Would be a cool sleeper to piss off BMW purists, hahaha.

I have when I was like 16, a friends rich grandparents had one, but I don't remember it.

Your idea got me thinking, I dont care for that giant rear side window on the E30...but the E36 is pure sex to me...I may look into that a little..

Doug
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chapel

chapel


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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 3:03 pm

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/733641-my-ls1-e36-bmw-357i.html

my friend Josh has an LS1 powered Porsche 944... there's that...
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 3:26 pm

95brmw wrote:
My next LS swap... 85fieroL36b

Since when is Doug a coke dealer? Laughing

If he's going that route, better get him a new phone too:

My next LS swap... 220px-DynaTAC8000X
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 3:57 pm

Cadet57 wrote:
95brmw wrote:
My next LS swap... 85fieroL36b

Since when is Doug a coke dealer? Laughing

If he's going that route, better get him a new phone too:

My next LS swap... 220px-DynaTAC8000X

Since when do coke dealers drive Fiero's? They must really suck at it Laughing


Maybe this kind of coke dealer????? Suspect

My next LS swap... Coke_d10
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 4:00 pm

V8Killer wrote:
Since when do coke dealers drive Fiero's? They must really suck at it Laughing

Laughing

https://youtu.be/5fkWjsp2wkY
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Pooge

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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 5:46 pm

So, it look like I can pick up an E36 for pretty cheap money...Been researching a bit tonight, the swap parts are a bit more expensive, but I would say it does not look like a more complicated swap than the Impala was... Really starting to lean toward the E36...

Can be had cheap:
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2744096502.html
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2725197618.html

Hell if this swap goes well, I might need to do one for the wife...she loves the looks of the E46....it's her dream car...
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2738982077.html

I do however have a friend of a friend who might have a 95ish 240sx (Newer body that Im not wild about) for under a grand...so who knows..

Cadet57 wrote:
95brmw wrote:
My next LS swap... 85fieroL36b

Since when is Doug a coke dealer? Laughing

If he's going that route, better get him a new phone too:

My next LS swap... 220px-DynaTAC8000X

I totally LOLed at that...
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chapel


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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 5:47 pm

E36s rot like a bastard.
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 5:50 pm

chapel wrote:
E36s rot like a bastard.

well that's not good! How about the E46?
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 5:55 pm

rear subframe pulls out from the floorpan.
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/t-gallery-e46-subframe.aspx
E36s do that too.

Some E36s are better than others for rot. 92-95s seem to be the worst though.
just be wary of dirt cheap E36s.

E30s can get weak as they age, but their reinforcement kits are only $20-30
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/c-87-bmw-reinforcement-kits.aspx

We had a run on E46s for a time there with failed floorpans.
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 6:18 pm

since youre talkinjg bmws.. they now have a kit available to do an Lsx swap in an e39. gotta start off with a 540i, they dont make them for I6 cars like i have(528i), yet. i love my e39. very roomy, handles great. just picture an lsx swapped 540i taking down m5s. for WAY cheaper too Smile
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 6:48 pm

you'd be hard pressed to find a cheap enough E39 540i to do the swap though.

an E34, maybe... if it had a cooked Nikasil M60 in it, that's doable (the early V8s liked to blow their blocks apart because the US fuel wasn't compatible with the nickel impregnated cylinder bores... most were replaced under warranty with an Alusil engine)

you know what you could find cheap? 840i

they're a bit heavy though.
My next LS swap... 800px-BMW_840_Ci_Sport_front
a bit more keyed to luxury touring than sport... but I will say this: I've NEVER seen it done
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1984twodoor


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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 6:52 pm

toomanytoyz wrote:
I knoww miatas are small, but they are actually pretty roomy when you get in it. Have you ever sat in one? (or tried to? Razz)


They are actually pretty damn roomy and an LS would fit in decently well.
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 7:01 pm

chapel wrote:
you'd be hard pressed to find a cheap enough E39 540i to do the swap though.

an E34, maybe... if it had a cooked Nikasil M60 in it, that's doable (the early V8s liked to blow their blocks apart because the US fuel wasn't compatible with the nickel impregnated cylinder bores... most were replaced under warranty with an Alusil engine)

you know what you could find cheap? 840i

they're a bit heavy though.
My next LS swap... 800px-BMW_840_Ci_Sport_front
a bit more keyed to luxury touring than sport... but I will say this: I've NEVER seen it done

Where are you finding these cheap? The 8-Series is one of my top 5 favorite cars of ALL time. I think it's absolutely GORGEOUS.

If I could find an 850CI for a decent price, I'd be all over it.
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chapel

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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 7:11 pm

840s are sometimes difficult to find, but I have seen 840s with blown motors for well under $8000.

you have to look hard and sometimes travel, but they're out there

Though I wouldn't consider them to be a cheap starting point... just an exotic one.
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 7:12 pm

To hell with all the foreign crap. Try some all American steel.
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2732243359.html
or
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2751094661.html
or
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2745911589.html
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 7:14 pm

I got it!



My next LS swap... Geo-metro-parts


Laughing
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toomanytoyz
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 7:21 pm

I REALLY like the E30 idea.
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 7:46 pm

toomanytoyz wrote:
I REALLY like the E30 idea.

X2. I'm determined to find a clean 325ix before next winter.
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96Brougham wrote:
toomanytoyz wrote:
I REALLY like the E30 idea.

X2. I'm determined to find a clean 325ix before next winter.

iXs are a headache. They use different front suspension, different offset wheels, an iffy AWD system. They're not bad, but they're not as good as the standard 2WD versions.

My next LS swap... Bmw-325ix-e30_xx
My next LS swap... Bmw-325ix-e30_xxxx
The front driveshaft actually passes through the oil pan.
My next LS swap... Bmw-325ix-e30_xxx

Parts are expensive too.
The front suspension geometry is totally different too. There's very little caster. regular E30s suspension is laid WAY back. You couple that with the offset front control arm bushings and aluminum or tubular control arms and an E30 is an amazing handling car

I prefer the E30 rear suspension over the E36 Z-arms... the Z3s are the best of both worlds. The E36 front suspension with the E30 rear.
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So....this is my new research project...

Check out this video on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ru4ybNpJ1g&feature=youtube_gdata_player

The only other car, besides the 94 Impala, I fell in love with the first time I saw it was the 02 WRX.

I always loved my WRX and it handled like a dream, so I am digging into this hard

Doug
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 9:55 pm

OMG I'd fall in love with it every time I turned the key.
That sounded REAL good.
Real easy to change that air filter too. Rolling Eyes
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 10:07 pm

Pooge wrote:
So....this is my new research project...

Check out this video on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ru4ybNpJ1g&feature=youtube_gdata_player

The only other car, besides the 94 Impala, I fell in love with the first time I saw it was the 02 WRX.

I always loved my WRX and it handled like a dream, so I am digging into this hard

Doug

Ok, that is one of the most bitchinest things I've ever seen! affraid

I may need to modify my sig again. Cuz I would drive the phuck out of that!!! Nice find!

NOW DO IT!!!! Very Happy

And did you see this hidden on the youtube page???
My next LS swap... COKEWRX

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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 10:11 pm

Here is the photo bucket page for it... Looks like a lot of work...but dang, seems like a fun project!

https://s78.photobucket.com/albums/j90/highpsimr2/LSx%20WRX/#!cpZZ6QQtppZZ16
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 10:12 pm

I still like the E30 idea the best because it seems to be the most sturdy platform from what's been said, but that Subaru is BEASTMODE
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LOL
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PostSubject: Re: My next LS swap...   My next LS swap... EmptyTue Dec 13, 2011 10:18 pm

Damn. Shouldn'ta sold the effin Leggy.

*face palm*

NEVER thought I'd say that!

*double face palm*

The sad part is, it probably would have been cheaper to do that than what I did! Shocked
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