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Originally Posted by blue91lx
Yes!! I need to see this thing in person when she's all finished up. Not a huge fan of the cowl, but can't win 'em all when you're throwin so much 'merica inside a german (don't take that as hate).
Any rough budget estimate thus far? The 530iT is taking over daily duty for a while, but when that M60 explodes, an LSX will rightfully reside in it's place, and it will be done exactly as you are doing it- budget friendly.
Did you throw an LS1 cam in it while the motor was out?
Looks great, man!
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thanks man, i don't really like the hood either, but i also couldn't justify the cost of a ls1 intake set up vs 100$ hood scoop. But i agree, stock hood would have been nice. The engine is also 100% stock. but it should make around 280hp at the rear tires, so thats good enough for me.... for now...
I've spent around 6500$ so far. but i bought a 900$ engine, 750$ trans, and bought just about everything else from summit racing.(250 $radiator, fancy an fittings,500$ racing oil pan set up, ect) you could easily go junk yard shopping and pick up almost everything you need on the cheap(140$ engines, 90$ trans at the local u-pulls). I just went with new and known good stuff because i would hate to spend time and money and have the engine kill itself after a month or two and have no money to fix it. Some people have done swaps for as cheap as 3-4k total, maybe even less. If i were to do it all over again, id try and hold to a tighter budget, because theres no way i could sell this car for what i have in it. Im just hoping i can use this drivetrain in another project after college. LS Wagon would be sweet!