{"id":12780,"date":"2016-11-14T20:50:56","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T00:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=12780"},"modified":"2016-11-14T20:50:56","modified_gmt":"2016-11-15T00:50:56","slug":"1973-cutlass-with-a-700-hp-lsa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=12780","title":{"rendered":"1973 Cutlass with a 700 HP LSA"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After this 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass received a restoration the owner didn’t enjoy the way it drove. So they took it to Schwartz Performance in Woodstock, Illinois to solve the problem and solve it they did.<\/p>\n

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One of the fist things Schwartz Performance did was build a custom chassis which must have been a prototype for their new G-Machine A-Body chassis<\/a>. The gave the car a wider track, Baer six-piston 14″ brakes, and RideTech HQ coilovers on every corner.<\/p>\n

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Now that the foundation was laid it was time for power. Schwartz went with a 6.2 L LSA V8 crate engine that was increased to 700+ horsepower thanks to a 100 shot wet nitrous system. The engine runs off a GM Performance ECU and wiring harness. A ComceptOne front serpentine kit drives the front accessories such as AC and power steering.<\/p>\n

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Behind the engine sits a Tremec T-56 Magnum six-speed with a American Powertrain clutch and flywheel. This leads to a custom steel driveshaft and a Moser 9″ full floating rear end with a TrueTrac diff and 3.70 gears.<\/p>\n

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One of the most obvious modifications was the front bumper removal. This required some custom fabrication to fill in the open areas and make it seamlessly blend. <\/p>\n

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You can view more photos of the build process here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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