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1968 Nova with LS1 for Sale

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Swap1

A member over at LS1tech.com is selling his 1968 Nova for $26,900. The car has a 450 horsepower LS1 and does 11.6 second runs down the quarter mile. If you are interested head over to his sale thread to read … Continue reading →

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Hyundai Genesis Powered by LSx V8

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Swap1

There is absolutely no information on this swap. If anyone knows more about this project please let us know. Source: LS1Tech

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Ford’s 5.0L V8 Crate Motor Coming Soon

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Swap1

For those of you who can’t wait for a 2011 Mustang to end up in your local junk yard, Ford will be taking orders for the 5.0L crate V8 on August 15th from Ford Racing Performance Parts. The motor will … Continue reading →

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2002 WRX with STi Drivetrain Swap

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Swap1

This is a 2002 WRX with a complete drivetrain swap from a 2007 STi. The engine is a 2.5 short block which is pushing 24 psi into 547 rwhp and 542 torque. The car was built for 10 second drag … Continue reading →

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Thomson Automotive’s Solstice from Hell

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Swap1

The Solstice from hell was dreamed up by Thomson Automotive founder Brian Thomson. The goal was to shoved a huge powerful engine in the 2,800 pound coupe and keep all the drivability of the factory setup. Under the hood you … Continue reading →

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SR20 Powered Toyota Celica

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Swap1

This is Hideo Itakura’s SR20 powered drift Celica. You can always expect fireworks from readers when someone’s swap uses an engine which is not from the same manufacturer as the body. Source: SpeedHunters

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LSx Engine Swap Challenge

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Swap1

Car Craft and Holley will be selecting two teams of four or less members to compete against each other in an engine swap contest. The two teams will have to swap a running non-LSx motor for a LSx engine. Whoever … Continue reading →

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Ford Racing’s 2010 Cobra Jet 5.4L V8

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Swap1

Need a Ford based engine for your next swap. Might we suggest Ford Racing’s 5.4 liters of supercharged V8 goodness for $22,750. Or you can upgrade to the Super Cobra Jet for $28,625. Source: Hemmings

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Audi V8 in 1958 Porsche 356 Update

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Swap1

A Facebook friend pointed us to some updated photos of this build. As you can see the engine is sitting in the back nicely. I am very excited to see this project done but I sure hope they choose a … Continue reading →

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Toyota MR2 with LS6 V8