I am getting bored since it is winter and I have my 2500 mile original ls1 from my old gto that I sold and I am looking for a project. I was going to purchase my father in laws 944, but after driving it I decided not to so now I have this motor sitting here I am itching to do something.

suggestions?

 

FD RX-7 springs to mind, or find a high mile 968 to swap it into? Big improvements over the 944 with the 968.

Porsche 928 comes to mind too, but that requires a PhD in automotive electronics diagnostics and repair....

Good luck,
-Mirror

 

Or for a real challenge, how about a Lotus Esprit?

 

I will pass on the lotus, but the 968 is a good idea.

 

Bmw E30?

 

do they have swap kits for them?

 

Some guys from bimmerfourms with LS1 in there E30

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=699289

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=892636

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=675305

 

e30/36 bmw
not sure of the chassis codes, but some of the older e and c class benzes
240 nissan, tho pretty obvious
"5.0" style mustang
chevrolet s-truck

 

Jaguar XJ(fairly common to swap to Chevy V-8s for the '60s-70s Jags) or Miata (Ford small block switches a la "Monster" are pretty documented).

 

Arent the XJ pretty heavy though?

 

Compared to their contemporaries, yes- 4000 lbs for the sedans.
Most of the XJ and XJ-S owners did the conversion to get a more reliable running car that was somewhat faster, but not as competition for Camaros, 'vettes, 911s and the faster cars of the day. The Jags were different lux cars- v. a MB 6.9, for example.

 

Do a monster miata

 

^^^i'm with this guy^^^ i have one for sale that just happens to need an engine.

 

pics? And is it an m3?

 

Dont put it in a E30 M3

 

 

Feiro FTW

 

pics? And is it an m3?

 

A terrifying vehicle to drive.

 

Indeed.... and some of the owners discovered that a V-8 swap does not necessarily make for a reliable Jaguar. Joseph Lucas, the prince of darkness.

 

How about the elise then?

 

lol, i wouldn't sell an e30m3 if i had one. it's an 88 325is. white/red interior. i'll get some pics tomorrow if your are serious.

 

Datsun 240z is a good candidate too. Saw one around here with some pre-ls1 vette engine

 

blasphemy!

 

No more blasphemous than putting it in an E30 M3...

 

yea whats the deal with people putting that motor into that car?

 

The RX-7 or the 968?

 

rx-7, sorry.

 

A monster miata uses a small block ford, the small block chevy is taller and is MUCH harder to squeeze into a miata, not saying it hasn't or can't be done but its not easy or cost effective.

This is a tough question, while I am a fan of a monster miata its just not worth the headache doing it with a small block chevy. If your not looking for the fastest thing going, but want an unusual sleeper get a Volvo 240 wagon and put a blower on the LS1 and you've got a great sleeper on the cheap.

 

I'm with TommySalami on this one. 240z would be pimp.

 

on the FD RX-7. One day when I have a considerate amount of knowledge regarding technical aspects of cars I will do it too

 

Dont do an RX7 :wink:

 

S2000

 

an e39 M3.... and its a beast

The beginning... http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea...&highlight=ls1

and the youtube done video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CmjtGYekx0

 

240 would be sweet.. or how about a kit car...

 

That has to be the worst choice of music ever.

 

Civic

 

 

Thats a e36, the e39 is a 5 series.

If you were to do a e36 I would go with a 318ti, no one would expect it. There is a local guy with a LS1 swap in a Z3, that's another possibility.

 

I was hoping that idiot crashed the car into the building when he was doing donuts in that tiny parking lot.

That being said, I'd love a LS2 E36 M3