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      06-29-2015, 12:50 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by Vigilante375 View Post
Swapping out for a LSx engine is simple. Install a LS1, LS6 or LS2 and find out how easily it can be upgraded for more power or just awesome reliability. Even putting in a 5.3 V8 (ones that the Silverado uses) can be had for $500 (ready to drop in), can make an absurd amount of power with nothing done to it internally other than a cam swap or leave it alone and not worry about it crapping out on you.

LSx engines do eat oil, like most engines do but they are very reliable and are easy to work on. Those are the key points, reliability and easy to work on.
But why bother buying an RX7 if you want an LSX powered car? Just buy a Corvette... Hell it's cheaper to pick up a C5 Z06.
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