Drivetrain swap ideas

"Mustafaluigi" (mustafaluigi)
11/14/2013 at 12:48 • Filed to: Engine Swap

So I have a '95 Firebird Formula with the LT1 and T56 and you can't forget the T-Tops. Car only has 99,xxx miles but the paint is really rough and the interior is starting to fade and I'm pretty sure the suspension bits are starting to go out. My question is, what are some interesting things I can swap all the go fast bits into? I would rather keep it GM and I am very partial to the 60-70s. Either way, what would you drop the engine and trans into.

DISCUSSION (23)

Naijaflavor, I Love Doritos > Mustafaluigi
11/14/2013 at 12:52

dat vanity plate dooe

CalzoneGolem > Mustafaluigi
11/14/2013 at 12:53

Kinja'd!!!

DConsorti > Mustafaluigi
11/14/2013 at 12:55

60's 70's....

Do something very unusual, like dropping those nice things in a Beetle!

Gasolinelollipop > Mustafaluigi
11/14/2013 at 12:55

Nova II. Probably one of the cheaper GM project cars of the era.

Mustafaluigi > Naijaflavor, I Love Doritos
11/14/2013 at 12:57

You should have seen the lady at the DMV, she was all confused. I don't think she put the car and the plate together.

Mustafaluigi > CalzoneGolem
11/14/2013 at 12:58

I already have a '55 Pontiac Chieftain that I am going to restore back to stock.

For Sweden > Mustafaluigi
11/14/2013 at 12:59

Foxbody Mustang.

Mustafaluigi > Gasolinelollipop
11/14/2013 at 13:00

http://lynchburg.craigslist.org/cto/4116797858… How much more perfect can it be...

chuck07 > Mustafaluigi
11/14/2013 at 13:00

How about a 4 door car with go fast looks. 1970 Catalina.

Kinja'd!!!

Busslayer > Mustafaluigi
11/14/2013 at 13:09

I was always partial to the '80s G-Bodies. They sold the shit out of them in the day but other than the T-Type, they had rather unremarkable performance. A warmed over LT1 in a Cutlass would be a nice performer. I think SBC swaps into them are pretty straight forward.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Mustafaluigi
11/14/2013 at 13:11

How about a 70s Firebird? Get the bandit looks with the modern skills!

lonestranger > Mustafaluigi
11/14/2013 at 13:13

'67 Catalina or Bonneville. Convertible, 2+2, sedan, wagon, it doesn't matter which. Dat face:

Kinja'd!!!

I've already built a few in my head, with LS engines and 6L80 or 6L90.

CalzoneGolem > Mustafaluigi
11/14/2013 at 13:50

Two words ... restomod

Mustafaluigi > CalzoneGolem
11/14/2013 at 13:56

It only has 50,000 miles and I have a vision of showroom floor restoration. Not big wheels, no big brakes. The most the engine will get is an exhaust to let that monstrous 281 V8 scream.

CalzoneGolem > Mustafaluigi
11/14/2013 at 14:18

You asked for ideas. I'm giving you pure gold and you're shitting all over it. I demand my money back!

Mustafaluigi > CalzoneGolem
11/14/2013 at 14:58

When I get the '55 all cleaned up and pretty lots of pictures will be your return payment.

CalzoneGolem > Mustafaluigi
11/14/2013 at 14:59

Accept this offer. It is a pleasure doing business with you.