I dont mean to interrupt the thread here with pics of my builds, but I just wanted to point out that the Weight Balance wont really be off.. I will have these cars on the scales before too long, and I think everyone would be very surprised at what these cars weight distributions will be after all the mods and upgrades. I dont really think there is much need to extend the wheel base, because the V8's will sit in these cars in a better position than the OEM 4cyl.. If you notice, the front of the LS heads are at the spindle position, so there isnt really any overhange.. The Accessories of the motor is really the only thing forward of the spindle, and the Radiator is the only thing forward of the tires..
With all the mods and weight savings we have done with the crossmember/suspension kit, we will be within about 40 pounds of the original front end weight.. You also have to then take into account the motor actually sits about 4 inches further back than the OEM 4cyl, along with sitting in a lower postion, for a better center of gravity.
In these pics, the motor is fully accessorized, and mounted in position. The headers pictured, are our mock ups for production, and they are currently being set up for production.
I didnt extend the wheel base, but I think the front end mods did help in changing the appearance of the factory short nose. Rasing the Wheel Arches by far makes the most change in the overall appearance and stance of the car. I dont have the correct offset wheels on the car, so the front wheel seems to stick out a bit too much.. If you look at the first pic, you will see the appearance and ride height capability with the same 19 inch wheels as are pictured after the wheel arch mods..
