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I got an L98 Corvette Motor from a buddy of mine for helping him with his Vette. I will put this i my 6er 1 day. Where do i get the motor mounts and Transmission adaptor ? Are there swap kits ant parts ready to go ??????
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BUELLRIDER wrote:I got an L98 Corvette Motor from a buddy of mine for helping him with his Vette. I will put this i my 6er 1 day. Where do i get the motor mounts and Transmission adaptor ? Are there swap kits ant parts ready to go ??????
Not sure the L98 is really worth the effort. I did help a buddy do this back in the late 80's but options were just not as many and he insisted on doing TPI due to cost at that point to build the BMW with custom pistons and parts. The L98 is heavy compared to the M30 unless you have an 86 or newer vette version with alum heads (still heavier). Also the L98 is rated at 225-245 hp depending on year and configuration ( May be off slightly as I know BMWs and BBC better than SBC). LS maybe but L98? Why not an M5* or S5*?
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The L98 was FREE I can change the comp ratio and ad a better lift cam,and do some head work for more HP . These are all cheap mods to a small block Chevy motor.
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SBC mods can be cheap but shaving weight is not. Still might be cheaper to sell the free motor and take the funds that you were going to spend on the upgrade; compile them and buy a LS motor. You will have better weight distribution and still have the Chevy power you want.
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Buell,
Any progress on this project?
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I don't know when Iam going to do this , may be this summer. I have to find the source that sells the Motor mounts and transmission adaptor. Then I will rip into the motor to Balance the parts and add High compression pistons and a bigger cam. ECT ECT ECT…. I also will add a set of GM Vortec heads to add more HP
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BUELLRIDER wrote:I don't know when Iam going to do this , may be this summer. I have to find the source that sells the Motor mounts and transmission adaptor. Then I will rip into the motor to Balance the parts and add High compression pistons and a bigger cam. ECT ECT ECT…. I also will add a set of GM Vortec heads to add more HP
Hey, maybe with a little more time you could parlay the iron motor into an LS1?
You could trade into a cheap 00 camaro or something? Maybe even find one with a 6spd! [-o<
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No way I hate Camaro's . NEVER!!!!
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Why do you hate Camaro's? Did one run over you and bite you in the booty?? :roll: :wink:
I use to have a '67 that was pretty reliable & balanced nicely.
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BUELLRIDER wrote:No way I hate Camaro's . NEVER!!!!
:lol: I'm not a fan either except for the newest gen. But I was talking about getting one to raid the motor and trans for the 6er!
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I like the 60s Camaro's and up to about 73. I had 2 69 SS396 Chevelle's and a 69 SS396 elcameno. So I now the Chevy motor pretty good and they are cheap for parts and easy to work on. The new Camaro is to BIG, its suppose to be a pony car. That body would be better as a Chevelle instead of a camaro. just my 2 cents.
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