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neo200485
11-17-2005, 02:34 AM
I had a great idea the other day that has probably already been done but i still want to do it to my 98 Eclipse GS Put a 5.7 Liter LS1 Corvette engine in it does anyone know where i can get this done in or around KY if not where at all and about how much it will cost to do this proceedure i really want it but i also do not want to get reemed if anyone knows please hit me back

Eclipse4ever
11-17-2005, 02:40 AM
Wow ..... thats a new one. 450hp+ FWD ...good luck fitting that V8 engine in there. You can swap a turbo engine in there and I think a PT Cruiser but thats about it.

Shpyder
11-17-2005, 02:42 AM
Welcome to the forums. Please use the subforums for posts like these.

The basic rule of engine swaps is: if youv'e got the money and the skill, you can put a viper engine in a geo metro, if you want. But there are no documented writeups at anyone ever having attempted such a swap. If your goal is to make good hp, and don't want to sell your car, getting a turbo kit for your 420a will still be cheaper and more "doable" than the ls1 swap.

l_eclipse_l
11-17-2005, 09:40 AM
The engine alone would be worth more than double your car. Then take into account the labor and custom parts/planning that would go into a project of this magnitude, it would be a very expensive journey, and I doubt you have the time/money to do it. I second shpyder's opinion with the custom turbo for your 420A being the best decision if you are looking for some quick power.

-Josh-
11-17-2005, 10:00 AM
First off, you wouldn't be able to sit that engine in there for FWD the only FWD transmission i could see working is the 4L80 and those are junk to begin with. AND I DOUBT it would fit in there at all unless you did some serious fabrication in the engine bay/front clip. Then you have to go through the process of converting the car to RWD, finding an axle and modifying the width, getting a custom driveshaft, you would be dropping some serious cash into the car that really wouldn't be worth it.

But if you did do i would be amazed and impressed. :bigthumb:

gthompson97
11-18-2005, 04:43 AM
i have seen a v8 in an eclipse ONCE in my life. it was a chevy 350 turned 180 so that it would sit right. then the used a powerglide tranny and converted it to rear-wheel-drive. that's the only time i've seen anything other than a 4-banger put in a 1g or 2g. it's nearly impossible unless your a rich bitch with lots of time and a high stress tolerance.

myjeepsux420
11-18-2005, 01:22 PM
your retarded

l_eclipse_l
11-18-2005, 02:54 PM
your retarded

Who are you talking to

Eclipse4ever
11-18-2005, 03:03 PM
your retarded

That was helpful. If you have nothing usefull to say dont say anything at all. He is new and there is nothing wrong with asking a question.

hellah fresh
11-18-2005, 03:22 PM
http://members.cox.net/fresh4/album_pic.jpg

Hey! if this is possible then anything is possible!! LOL


BTW. there is this one DVD that has an old 88 somthing Datsun 350 that has a Corvette motor in it... There was a clip that was showing the Datsun whopping the shit out of a motorcycle!!! real shit man.. im going to find out the name of that DVD and let you guys see.

gthompson97
11-18-2005, 04:21 PM
your retarded

your obviously not part of this forum and if you have nothing good too add then get out.

SmicAA72
11-18-2005, 07:20 PM
lolol, please tell me that is photoshopped. If not, wow... it must be fast then. lol.

ted_ex
11-19-2005, 04:54 PM
your retarded

I hope to god you intentionally used the wrong form of your (it's you're). But then I realized you have a jeep......dumbass.

neo200485
11-22-2005, 12:06 AM
Thanks for the info guys i was just wandering and i do have high hopes and it will one day be done i just wanted to know if it is done and who can do it but most of the info was useful and i will take into account that it will take a shit load of money and if anyone knows about where i can get it done i would like that very much

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