Tag Archives: V8

Saab 95 wagon with a big block V8

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

A late sixties Saab 95 wagon seems like a fairly unlikely candidate for a big block V8 swap but here it is on eBay. It is also sitting on a Chevrolet S10 frame which gives it a higher ride height. … Continue reading →

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V8 powered Mercedes Benz W123 wagon

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

I enjoy interesting engine swaps and while this one uses the ubiquitous Chevrolet small block V8 it is interesting because the engine has gone into a 1982 Mercedes Benz 300TD station wagon.

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V8 powered Toyota Corona Coupe

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

Check out this V8 powered Toyota Corona Coupe. Not merely any V8 either but an all aluminum Lexus 1UZ V8 hooked to a manual gearbox.

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Corolla with a supercharged Lexus V8

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

Hooniverse is highlighting this amazing 70s Corolla with a V8 swap. Not content with a more mundane Chevrolet V8 swap this one has a supercharged Lexus V8 backed by a T56 manual gearbox. Looking very well fabricated but almost like … Continue reading →

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Engine Swap Depot

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

I’m a big fan of engine swaps. Good, bad or silly. http://www.engineswapdepot.com has compiled a huge list of them for your viewing pleasure. Here is a sample

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Wild dual engine custom

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

Another wild build for today – this time a dual engined hot rod style custom. Utilizing not one but two small block Chevrolet V8 engines and registered as a 1969 IH Scout of all things. The roof and windshield is … Continue reading →

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Li’l Red Express – Dodge Dakota

Posted on December 21, 2010 by

Here is one I didn’t know existed until I saw one – Li’l Red Express – Dodge Dakota Made from 1990-1992 the Li’l Red Express or Li’l Red Dakota based on the Dodge Dakota. All had the 5.2L V8 engine … Continue reading →

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