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[Convette]

mustangs are front steer systems, 240s are rear steer and allows you to use what you already got for knuckles.

[mig8788]

Have you thought about running mustang spindles.  I was thinking about it on mine.  It would allow you a lot more brake options.  Im not for sure if the wheel pattern is the same.

[Convette]

Yes. If you read back somewhere along here I tried. The geometry is all wrong. Height wise it doesn't really work.  Not a big deal, its not really a great option.  A 240 setup or a rx7 (fd) would be a good setup since I have a front steer system, and the rx stuff is much lighter.   Just an update, d2s are on the way should be here by Monday.  Exhaust work is ready to be bolted installed. Just need a few brackets and its ready to roll. I was going to powder coat them black, but its so shiny and looks kinda cool.  Also rebuilding my wheels, time for a color change, going all black with them this time.

[SOTTY]

Shiny ftw !  Nice ! looks BADARSE !!!!

[tankbob]

Love the build thread, finally took the time to go through the whole thing. This summer I want to swap out the g54b and LS1 looks mighty attractive, although I dont plan to do such an extensive build such as yourself. Would you recommend the ls1 to be swapped into a semi-stock starion? Id like to avoid as much custom fab as possible and just beef up the rest of the car to handle the power(Id be fine with stock ls1 power at first). I would consider other truck engines aswell to cut cost but Id like to avoid iron blocks to keep the weight distro.

Edited by tankbob, 23 December 2012 - 10:24 PM.

[Convette]

Thanks man. Yes a few guys have done the swap, it can be done with a lot less work.  Weight distribution can be about the same as a stock car.  Other than the drive shaft the car will handle the power just fine.  You can find a L33 aluminum 5.3 block for very cheap.  The t56 will be the most expensive part.  All said and done you can do it for well under 5k.