I ran across a question on justanswer<\/a> from a guy who wants to put an LS1 engine in his 67 Camaro and he was asking what kind of modifications he would need to do. Well, I filled him in. Hopefully that didn’t scare him too much. It sounds like an interesting project.<\/p>\n

So now I started thinking about this and my own unfinished 64 Impala. I have a 4 bolt 350 and a pair of 462 Corvette heads I was going to use but since I haven’t started yet, I don’t have much to keep me from changing my mind. I could always put that motor in my 86 GMC Classic.<\/p>\n

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I checked out the blurb on Wikipedia<\/a> about the LS series engines, otherwise known as Vortec. They are a seriously powerful motor based on the small block but completely redesigned to allow for increased cylinder head breathing and meeting the emissions standards. I’m no tree hugger but I might be inclined to do my part with my 64 Impala, and get modern perfomance to boot.<\/p>\n

I’m still a couple of years away from planning on mounting such a beast on my frame. I would have to stalk the local auctions because I would really need the entire car so I can get the all important wiring harnesses, hardware and electronics. The neighbors are going to love this…a junker in my driveway.<\/p>\n

Some of you who are classic car purists might think this is unethical, or immoral. I used to feel that way too, but sometimes a unique twist on a muscle car restoration could start a hot trend. Let me know what you think.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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