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Old 07-30-2009, 09:21 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Paul Woods View Post
how much does a vette weigh? On this build weight is not a factor for me at all, simply getting a working mk1 inline v8 is the mission.I'm expecting this to come in at around 1200-1250 kgs by the time all of the chassis stiffeners and rollcage are added.The engine itself is not a heavy unit, and i have mounted it more towards the centre of the car, i think oversteer will be more of a concern than understeer.

I will keep this thread updated as it happens.

I was about to do a ls1 swap into a 300zx but I didnt have the $$ so I sold it off. The LS1 engine is about 450lbs. Any updates on this project?
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