Resto-mod and engine swap.
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7th Gear
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Resto-mod and engine swap.
I'm starting to plan a resto mod and want to retain the stock look but I want something different under the hood.Has anyone gone for an unusual engine swap other than a V8? I'm thinking V12.
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7th Gear
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V12
I'm thinking of the Jaguar but its an untidy looking engine.The BMW looks good.Both cars are cheap here so that helps.So many end up with a V8.
There's a company in the USA who build a V12.Based on a chev.
There's a company in the USA who build a V12.Based on a chev.
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What possesses people to perform this sort of SACRILEGE on a piece of American Artwork is beyond me...you want a v12 buy a freaking European car, you want a Corvette, stick with whats tried, tested and true (to rip off Ford 
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Melting Slicks
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I say why not? There are a bunch of really high tech motors out there now, and with a little inginuity you can make a cool rod. Lots of light DOHC V8's available if the V12 doesn't fit (ha, with the size of the fan shroud, two V8's could fit LOL). I'd go further, upgrade the suspension and brakes, and the interior too. All you need is imagination, time and money. Joe
Drifting
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Originally Posted by Denv12
This is a new project so I'm in the planning stage.
I hope to get this on the go soon.I will post pics.
I hope to get this on the go soon.I will post pics.
How about an Indy car 10000 rpm engine - or even an engine out of a F1 car?
That would be neat. But lotsa moula.
Melting Slicks
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I agree with the GN turbo V6 idea-something I've thought about before. I wouldn't do it personally, but I think it would be ubercool. Screw the boring ideas about keeping it stock.
Last edited by 79VetteMike; Mar 11, 2005 at 08:37 PM.
