Re: Caprice engine swap?
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2016 10:17 am
That would be pretty fun, both the truck and a B-body for potential LS fun. One could back up the other during work.
On the truck, I really don't know what to look for. 2500HD is best for a turbo application. 4WD is something I want, but you pay more, tend to get a filthier starting point, and there is more weight. Extended cab is similar - more practical but adds cost and weight. This particular one does sound interesting.
The thing about the B-body is I think I want a really nice one. Mine may be beater quality right now, but it used to be pristine and I don't think I am interested in buying one that is already beater status. Which means I'll pay more than beater prices. Not sure if I want to do that, either.
The E38 is something that isn't really going away until I get it out of my system. Not sure what that means exactly.
The ZF 5-speed auto is known to be pretty solid from research. I feel like the right car may pop up at some point, which has the right combination of being clean (but not mint), higher mileage but everything working (because it was maintained and repaired properly) and still affordable. What happens after is anyone's guess, of course. I wouldn't LS swap it. Part of the attraction is actually pulling off buying an affordable example and affordably maintaining and driving it, "against all odds." There is a contrarian appeal there for me. Plus I really like the car itself.
On the truck, I really don't know what to look for. 2500HD is best for a turbo application. 4WD is something I want, but you pay more, tend to get a filthier starting point, and there is more weight. Extended cab is similar - more practical but adds cost and weight. This particular one does sound interesting.
The thing about the B-body is I think I want a really nice one. Mine may be beater quality right now, but it used to be pristine and I don't think I am interested in buying one that is already beater status. Which means I'll pay more than beater prices. Not sure if I want to do that, either.
The E38 is something that isn't really going away until I get it out of my system. Not sure what that means exactly.
The ZF 5-speed auto is known to be pretty solid from research. I feel like the right car may pop up at some point, which has the right combination of being clean (but not mint), higher mileage but everything working (because it was maintained and repaired properly) and still affordable. What happens after is anyone's guess, of course. I wouldn't LS swap it. Part of the attraction is actually pulling off buying an affordable example and affordably maintaining and driving it, "against all odds." There is a contrarian appeal there for me. Plus I really like the car itself.