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Mar 10, 2005 | 07:34 PM

Denv12

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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.

Mar 10, 2005 | 07:49 PM

JRODDVETTE

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how about a turbo grand national engine?
i've never seen a V12 c3.
jared

Mar 10, 2005 | 07:52 PM

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What kind of V12? Jaguar...Mercedes...BMW?

I lot of Jag V12 owners swap IN a small block Chevy V8. Perhaps you could find somebody and do a one-for-one engine swap!

Mar 10, 2005 | 07:58 PM

Denv12

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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.

Mar 10, 2005 | 08:00 PM

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Where are you?

Mar 10, 2005 | 08:13 PM

Corey_68

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Nothing like putting in a HEAVIER LESS horsepower engine just to be different.

To each his own...

Post pics, love to see the swap.

Mar 10, 2005 | 08:17 PM

75 Stingray!

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From: Barrie

The Falconer V-12
by Ryan Falconer Industries, Inc.
http://www.falconerengines.com/prod04.htm

Mar 10, 2005 | 08:30 PM

bobs77vet

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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod

stick a new Japanese engine in their taht would be different.......

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Mar 10, 2005 | 08:48 PM

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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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Mar 10, 2005 | 09:40 PM

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joe73vette

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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

Mar 10, 2005 | 11:23 PM

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Not2New72

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Pick up a V10 from a wrecked viper and drop it in. Let me know how it looks!

Mar 11, 2005 | 03:12 AM

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Denv12

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To all replies...

Thanks everyone for your replies.Interesting comments and suggestions.

Mar 11, 2005 | 06:14 AM

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Corvus

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After reading this thread twice I decided not to comment, but I'd love some pics if it works.

Mar 11, 2005 | 06:24 AM

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Denv12

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Restomod

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.

Mar 11, 2005 | 07:21 AM

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BrentDev

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Quote:

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.

High tech????

How about an Indy car 10000 rpm engine - or even an engine out of a F1 car?

That would be neat. But lotsa moula.

Mar 11, 2005 | 11:05 AM

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Nate '69

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Consider a rotary, that would be different!

Mar 11, 2005 | 04:48 PM

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joe73vette

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If you still don't have the car, I think the most high-tech looking C3 is the 80-82 body style. If you really want to bust the bank, change it into a convertible. Joe

Mar 11, 2005 | 08:21 PM

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Denv12

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F1 engine idea.

I love this idea.It would be unique.Pity the F1 team if they find out.

Mar 11, 2005 | 08:34 PM

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79VetteMike

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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.