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Old 07-20-2014, 02:28 PM   #59
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Originally Posted by wsites View Post
I'm all for the extra power but wont this v8 basically destroy the handling characteristics of this platform??? IMHO the boxer engine is the best engine for any vehicle because of its incredibly low center of gravity... So by putting this V8 monstrosity in the front of this little car wont that defeat the purpose of the car itself??? I mean if you're just going to throw in a v8 shouldn't you have just gone ahead and bought a Mustang or Camaro (not a Challenger, because they are just too fat... 4,150lbs... eww)???

With all of that said, I'm very interested in seeing what happens with this swap! Good luck!
There's an LCD screen with the actual corner weights of an LS swapped 86 quoted on this page. As for the center of gravity, it's probably better than an 86 with the typical high mount turbo kit...
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