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Old 05-11-2014, 12:25 AM   #11 (permalink)
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yeah im sure theres stuff i could play around with, i havent really considered doing much to it honestly, other than maybe someday on a nicer example of it doing a GM engine swap...doesnt matter what one but a GM engine haha
At least a GM small-block V8 (either the classic one or the LS-series) may have more aftermarket support, and it can be good even to have your own efficiency-oriented recipe

If you wouldn't really want a V8 you can already have some fun with the Vortec 4300 V6.

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Old 05-12-2014, 03:04 PM   #12 (permalink)
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At least a GM small-block V8 (either the classic one or the LS-series) may have more aftermarket support, and it can be good even to have your own efficiency-oriented recipe

If you wouldn't really want a V8 you can already have some fun with the Vortec 4300 V6.
oh but i DO want a v8


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Old 05-12-2014, 06:21 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I'm not so obsessed about V8, but they do look nice. Mostly when they're fitted with a supercharger
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Old 05-28-2014, 11:53 AM   #14 (permalink)
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my first real Metro had a 96 LSi... 4cylinder with the auto (yuck!) then this happened:
I think that's what we call a blessing in disguise. (What the heck happened?)

That '99 looks in great shape. Look after the underbody - once rust starts, it will ruin the car in short order!

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