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Old May 14, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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Well, I found out today that my '97 coupe is officially totaled. Which is a good thing, because I didn't want to drive a car that had been wrecked as bad as mine had anyway. Depending on how much it will cost, I am planning on buying back the car. I have been thinking about the idea of putting my LS1 into the '81. Would it be worth it to do this? Has anyone undertaken a project like this and how hard would it be to put an LS1 in a C3? Thanks guys
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There is a rather large "sticky" thread at the top of the C3 Tech section dealing with this subject.
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that thread is LOADED with info. also try ls1tech.com i think.
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Originally Posted by blkshrk81
Well, I found out today that my '97 coupe is officially totaled. Which is a good thing, because I didn't want to drive a car that had been wrecked as bad as mine had anyway. Depending on how much it will cost, I am planning on buying back the car. I have been thinking about the idea of putting my LS1 into the '81. Would it be worth it to do this? Has anyone undertaken a project like this and how hard would it be to put an LS1 in a C3? Thanks guys
Blasphemy!!!

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Blasphemy!!!

That right there is reason enough for me to want to back out of my LS swap. That is one sweet looking setup.

Mine as it sits right now.

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