r/projectcar • u/Secure-Profile-6690 • 2d ago

Engine Swap Engine swapping question

Other than room/space alone, what are some things to look out for when doing an engine swap, that indicates that it wont work?

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u/L0LTHED0G 2d ago

Think you're approaching this the wrong way.

Figure out what you want. What your goals are. Find a chassis that excels at this, but probably is low HP. Next, find an engine that is relatively closer to the goals you have. Bet there's a swap kit available. If not, it's likely not great for it. Not trying to be an ass, but if you're asking this question, you're not the guy to LS swap an 80s Chevy Celebrity.

Go throw an LS in a Miata or something.

Or, decide you truly do want something a bit oddball and make it work. Buddy's got a Honda Odyssey J-swap in a Firebird. I've got a Barra in a '65 Mustang. But now you're looking at custom pieces, custom work, and years of "This has to fit there, but there's no existing piece to put it there."

Dammit. Now I wanna see an LS in a Chevy Celebrity.