LSx swap?

[duh2150]

for how much your going to spend... buy a vette.... i wouldnt have that much sentimental value to it, just because its a galant, id totally rather have a vette

[mrg7243]

If you mean engine orientation, then I was planning north south. If only there was a clear way to make it an AWD 6 speed.

4cl with evo six speed

[NCamiolo]

4cl with evo six speed

Rather not, someday I want to just get an actual Evo. There was a concept from GM years ago for an AWD LS1 Pontiac Grand Am(or maybe Prix), but I'm not sure if it was manual or not.

[Black8GV6]

Try to find a wrecked Trailblazer SS AWD, bam, got everthing you need

[NCamiolo]

Try to find a wrecked Trailblazer SS AWD, bam, got everthing you need

Did they come with a manual trans? And thinking about it, that would still cause a very front heavy problem.

[polishmafia]

If only there was a clear way to make it an AWD 6 speed.

Goat transmission + Trailblazer AWD. There is a clear way to do it, if you have the time and money.

[NCamiolo]

Goat transmission + Trailblazer AWD. There is a clear way to do it, if you have the time and money.

What cars had that transmission? I'm hesitant in AWD when thinking about weight. I feel using a C5/6 transaxle would help with the weight balance, as well as the amount of cutting into unibody. If things go as planned after the move I won't be too worried about money when the time comes. Just have some other things to spend a lot on first, like engagement ring and hunting for a place to live other than with my parents in a temporary house. Time is going to be my real issue, which is why I want to find a shop to do the fabrication. That way I can work on the motor in my free-time, and then work with them on the rest.

[polishmafia]

You need to do alot of research to determine what you need to do.

A "goat" is a GTO. Here is a list of cars that came with the LS2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_LS_engine#LS2

No more spoon feeding from me. Good luck!

[Blue8g]

lol @ wanting to get 'competitive' in AutoX by doing an LSx into an 8g. That would make you the antithesis of competitive by putting you in some ridiculous class with straight up formula/race cars, etc. in it.

Look into the AutoX group's rule book to find out how to be competitive.

BTW, LSx swaps are lame.

[oakrdrs187]

BTW, LSx swaps are lame.

Needs moar "2JZ engine no shit!"

[Blue8g]

LSx into Miatas/S-chassis/RX7's/Porsches/etc. have left me hating that series of engines SO MUCH.

[mrg7243]

I feel this is all talk and going to go nowhere

[oakrdrs187]

^^ You are correct sir, much like 18 yr old fanbois do at their local Friday sonic meet. "Dude would it be sick if ....." (in some idiot tone)

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[Blue8g]

I remember when I was 18. I said I was going to get a Honda and buy cool stuff.

>_>

[polishmafia]

I remember when I was 18. I said I was going to get a Honda and buy cool stuff.

>_>

I'm still waiting for you to buy cool stuff. ;)

I completely spaced the AutoX comment. Using an 8G with an LSx for auto cross would be ridiculously stupid.

[Blue8g]

For a Honda, the stuff I've bought is super cool :p

[NCamiolo]

I respect everyone thoughts, and completely understand where some of you are coming from. I will say that if I ever said I wanted to be "competitive" I was mistaken, simply have a little fun. All in all this project would be one of those "because I can" kinda things. No one has to like it, or think it makes sense. Is it realistic, yes and no. If it can be done safely and the money is there, then its a yes. If I feel that I can not do this safely and want to not throw as much money away, then there will be a 74 or 75 swap in the car's future. For anyone who believes LSx swaps are lame, I will agree they are overused, but there is a reason. They are a reliable source of displacement and power. I myself had the dream of an LSx swap into an RX7 at one point, but my dilemma is that it isn't unique yet. The whole point to this project would be to create a unique car that get from A to B, has reliable power, and sounds and looks good doing it.

And polish, thanks for the clarification, I do know what the GTO/Goat means, but your wording suggested a trans with the "goat" nickname. IIRC, the GTO uses a Tremec trans directly mounted to the engine. That would cause more weight problems than the Vette transaxle with torque tube.

Again, thanks for info and pointers, but if you want to be dicks, please give me some courtesy and do it elsewhere. Let's not shit on every dreamer's ideas and hopes.

[millerlite2224]

well u could always go with a drag race set up make a tube chassis and aluminum floor and just take ur galant body and set it on the tube chassis. that way everything is still set up right but ur body is still the galant

[master_visionary]

^ now that woud be epic

for inspiration samman put a 2jz in an 8tg gen ...where there's a will there's a way