{"id":10546,"date":"2016-06-14T07:18:26","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T11:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=10546"},"modified":"2016-06-14T01:40:54","modified_gmt":"2016-06-14T05:40:54","slug":"1971-cutlass-convertible-with-a-ls3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=10546","title":{"rendered":"1971 Cutlass Convertible with a LS3"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When this 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible was first being worked on it needed a lot of work. In the metal department it required a new floor pan, rear quarters, trunk pan, and many patches. Once the metal was all sorted out it was time to turn to the powertrain. A new LS3 crate engine and 4L65E automatic transmission were installed using Holley mounts and oil pan. Other upgrades include a VaporWorx fuel system, American Autowire Chevelle Classis wiring harness, KORE3 C5 Corvette brakes, Turn One steering box, and most of a Ridetech GM A-body StreetGrip suspension system. All told the project took six month to turn a Cutlass into a very nice pro-touring classic.<\/p>\n

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When this 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible was first being worked on it needed a lot of work. In the metal department it required a new floor pan, rear quarters, trunk pan, and many patches. Once the metal was all sorted out it was time to turn to the powertrain. 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