1982 Fairmont 4-Door - LS Swap

b00sted

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Back in April I drove out to Detroit to pick up this 82 Fairmont. It has 63k miles and is in overall great condition.

The plan is to swap in a pretty basic 5.3 engine and a th400, along with a turbo or nitrous...I haven't decided yet. I also want to keep it as stock appearing as possible, for obvious reasons.

Here's a few pictures in stock form, I'll be updating this thread as I make progress:

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Also, picked up some period-correct vanity plates :D

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daturbosix

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I'm going to do an s475 or s480 turbo I decided. I'd like to do a 4L80 eventually, but I can throw a nice th400 together for cheap.

although true, it sure is nice to have overdrive and lockup.

just like a 400, a 80e doesnt need much to hold onto 800ish hp. but converters are a bit more than a 400
 

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