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mikeman · 04-30-2020, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lbls1

LS motor or don't bother. It will be easier to trade for a SS Camaro.

Why would he want to trade? He already has an SS Camaro. He's just looking for an engine swap and the wrecked V6 gave him some ideas. However, I think we've all convinced him that it's not a good idea.

67-LS1 · 02-23-2022, 08:12 PM

I swapped an LFX into my 66 Chevelle. It wasn’t any harder than an LS swap and I’m averaging a little over 30 mpg.

PaulsSS · 02-23-2022, 09:53 PM

I'd find a 350sb put some alum heads on it with a moderate cam and have fun all day long without breaking the bank or drive line.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 02-23-2022, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PaulsSS

I'd find a 350sb put some alum heads on it with a moderate cam and have fun all day long without breaking the bank or drive line.

Agreed, don’t forget to add in a Holley sniper or similar efi. Along with other mods like heads and cam, it really helps to wake the Gen 1 and 2 stuff up big time.

redcoats1976 · 02-24-2022, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 67-LS1

I swapped an LFX into my 66 Chevelle. It wasn’t any harder than an LS swap and I’m averaging a little over 30 mpg.

love that car...had a 66 pontiac tempest that was white with a 400 4 bbl in it.if it had gotten 30 mpg id still be driving it.unfortunately it was more like 8 mpg...

67-LS1 · 02-24-2022, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

love that car...had a 66 pontiac tempest that was white with a 400 4 bbl in it.if it had gotten 30 mpg id still be driving it.unfortunately it was more like 8 mpg...

It’s currently the most economical car I own.

redcoats1976 · 02-24-2022, 04:51 PM

400,lumpy cam,headers,judge intake and carb...wasnt built for economy.i had a blast with it though...

PaulsSS · 02-24-2022, 11:21 PM

I had a 78 TA with 400 in it, was fun to drive. Broke the trans traded it on a brand new 84 TA.

02-23-2022, 08:12 PM	#30
67-LS1 Drives: 1966 Chevelle Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Northern California Posts: 141	I swapped an LFX into my 66 Chevelle. It wasn’t any harder than an LS swap and I’m averaging a little over 30 mpg. Attached Images __________________ 66 Chevelle with 2013 LFX V6, 6 speed auto, full Hotchkis suspension, Wilwood 4 wheel discs.

02-23-2022, 09:53 PM	#31
PaulsSS Drives: 15SS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: US Posts: 346	I'd find a 350sb put some alum heads on it with a moderate cam and have fun all day long without breaking the bank or drive line.

02-24-2022, 04:51 PM	#35
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	400,lumpy cam,headers,judge intake and carb...wasnt built for economy.i had a blast with it though...

02-24-2022, 11:21 PM	#36
PaulsSS Drives: 15SS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: US Posts: 346	I had a 78 TA with 400 in it, was fun to drive. Broke the trans traded it on a brand new 84 TA.