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TexasToker · 12-21-2009, 04:49 PM

Has anyone done this? I have a 78 sitting out back with zero rust and a nice body. It has the I-6 in it now (non turbo) but I think I spun a bearing.

I figured may as well find an old SBC or even a newer LSx engine to throw in there.

Worth it?

12-22-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasToker

Has anyone done this? I have a 78 sitting out back with zero rust and a nice body. It has the I-6 in it now (non turbo) but I think I spun a bearing.

I figured may as well find an old SBC or even a newer LSx engine to throw in there.

Worth it?

look up Darius's car, z with a blown lt1 back when i lived in nor cal, i remember hearing it was switched for an LS, but I havent hung out with the guy in years.

Chonkeyfire2 · 12-23-2009, 10:33 PM

I love Zs. Have you checked out hybrid z forums? They've got people swapping 4, 6, to 8 cylinders and even diesels.

ArcticBlast · 12-23-2009, 10:35 PM

ls1tech conversions and hybrids subforum

ArcticBlast

DiscoBiscuit · 12-23-2009, 10:47 PM

I'd rebuild/replace the I-6.

Fuzz420 · 12-23-2009, 10:53 PM

If you want to keep the I-6, Look up 7m-gte,1jz-gte, and 2jz-gte swaps.Turbo 6 FTW!!!

s13sr20det · 12-23-2009, 11:57 PM

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If you want to keep the I-6, Look up 7m-gte,1jz-gte, and 2jz-gte swaps.Turbo 6 FTW!!!

rb25det

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGcbAOLDo4o

TexasToker · 12-24-2009, 04:59 PM

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rb25det

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGcbAOLDo4o

That is my second choice since it will pop right in.

Chonkey - yea, I am a member to that forum.

beejium · 12-26-2009, 02:55 PM

rebuild the i-6 or do the turbo swap...it will be better in the long run. a big heavy ass small block will weigh the front down and need reinforcement due to excess weight and torque.

TexasToker · 12-26-2009, 03:06 PM

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rebuild the i-6 or do the turbo swap...it will be better in the long run. a big heavy ass small block will weigh the front down and need reinforcement due to excess weight and torque.

Actually it adds less that 100lbs and with the v8 mounting brackets it slides the engine back a few inches making the car even more well balanced.

The only reinforcements required is a tranny crossmember IIRC.

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Fuzz420 Ganja Smoker Extraordinaire Join Date: May 2008 Location: Infinte Consciousness of One Posts: 2,354	If you want to keep the I-6, Look up 7m-gte,1jz-gte, and 2jz-gte swaps.Turbo 6 FTW!!! __________________ Two Veg PC's and 250 HPS XXL Black & Decker Cab Kali Most, Jack Herer F6, F-13 F2, Chocolate Rain, Chem D, Green Manalishi, Romulan x Romulan Max and Northern Lights x Amnesia Haze Grow 250w+ HPS Operation Black & Decker XXL CAB(under construction)
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Chonkeyfire2 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 26	I love Zs. Have you checked out hybrid z forums? They've got people swapping 4, 6, to 8 cylinders and even diesels.
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12-26-2009, 02:55 PM	#9
beejium Since things are calm again... It's time to GROW! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Land of the lost Posts: 390	rebuild the i-6 or do the turbo swap...it will be better in the long run. a big heavy ass small block will weigh the front down and need reinforcement due to excess weight and torque.
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