Originally posted by VX_PA
It appears weight wise the LS1 would be the logical approach. It's a lot closer to the weight of the 3.5 engine we currently have. The problem with that engine is the cost. I wonder if anyone here has any connections in the salvage industry? Anyone??
My dad works at a salvage yard up here, not sure if he could find an LS1 though (not too many sport cars up here in AK). A lot of my friends are driving cars that were "totalled" and they got a great deal on them through my dad. One of my buddies picked up a 97 Blazer w/30,000 miles for $3,000 and all that was wrong with it was a broken window and a dent in every panel.

Let me know if you guys need anything and I can ask him, but shipping would be expensive. I can see what I can do though, would love to see this conversion happen!