1973 Laguna big block 4 speed
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Re: 1973 Laguna big block 4 speed
Do you think you could lower the car more without running into any rubbing issues?
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Re: 1973 Laguna big block 4 speed
He could lower his another 2" in the front, the hedders will drag before the tires would rub. I can't drive over speed bumps in parking lots with mine.
chevellelaguna- G3GM Enthusiast
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Yeah probably. The tires aren't even close to rubbing. But the issue you run into is the headers/ exhaust get real close to the ground. I probably have about 2 inches clearance from the ground on the drivers side header connection.
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Are you going to run and LS set up again like your last ride?
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Wallyuph wrote:Are you going to run and LS set up again like your last ride?
Not on this one. nothing beats the sound and torque of a healthy big block

I just bought a 73 lemans the other day and picking it up on sunday. I'm already thinking of doing an ls swap in that one but we will see.

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I just bought a 73 lemans the other day and picking it up on sunday. I'm already thinking of doing an ls swap in that one but we will see.

Those are nice cars too.
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yeah i like the tail lights on the 73. it looks like parts will be fun to find...
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My 73 SS I had in high school, the headers were crimped to less than half moon shape from bottoming out. We would drag race down a country road that had railroad tracks at the far end. Many a time I saw sparks in the rear view at the end of the race.G3NUT wrote:Yeah probably. The tires aren't even close to rubbing. But the issue you run into is the headers/ exhaust get real close to the ground. I probably have about 2 inches clearance from the ground on the drivers side header connection.

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My headers used to hit all the time with stocks 14 inch wheels. Went to 15s and no more bottoming. But my car isnt lowered. If I would lower it Id probably use some mid length headers.
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Was able to get the suspension back in today.

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That's a schweet lookin' ride man!
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Congrats! Rare occasion we all wish a chance to have.
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Re: 1973 Laguna big block 4 speed
Great job! Curious, of 2 things:
-is your 4 speed shifter the original shifter? If so I'm curious to see the shape and the knob
-what happened to your Laguna front end? Looks like you put a standard front on with a bumper tuck?
-is your 4 speed shifter the original shifter? If so I'm curious to see the shape and the knob
-what happened to your Laguna front end? Looks like you put a standard front on with a bumper tuck?
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Re: 1973 Laguna big block 4 speed
clanceman427 wrote:Great job! Â Curious, of 2 things:
-is your 4 speed shifter the original shifter? Â If so I'm curious to see the shape and the knob
-what happened to your Laguna front end? Â Looks like you put a standard front on with a bumper tuck?
Thanks.
No it's not the factory shifter. I have a hurst white knob on it.
Yeah I took it off and put a Malibu header panel and bumper on it. The Laguna nose was in ruff shape. Plus I was trying to take some weight off the front of the car. That friggin thing weights a ton.
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Re: 1973 Laguna big block 4 speed
"i'm in love with your car"....well done sir!
Last edited by 1975 S3 on Fri Jun 17, 2016 8:32 pm; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : spelling)
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Re: 1973 Laguna big block 4 speed
Yep. I love the way it sits. I plan to shamelessly copy the stance whenever I get back to working on mine.
Roadcaptain S3- Donating Member
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Car looks really good, nice work!
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