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As enthusiasts, when we really sit down and add up all the numbers after building our project dream car, how much does it really cost? What is considered affordable nowadays?

These are the questions that sometimes stop us from attempting a build in the first place.

For LS1 Tech forum user gmmusclecarman – he found himself in that situation. However, that didn’t stop him from building his dream car at an affordable price. Having owned many LS powered Camaros and Trans Ams in the past, the owner of this LS1 swapped Nissan 350Z found himself wanting more. Not only out of the engine’s power, but the platform itself. In the thread, he explains that the 350Z is a lot lighter and a much more nimble and capable car – which creates a canvas for a greater handling car.

Since the 350Z was to receive a new engine, the owner decided to upgrade some additional components while the engine was out. The new LS1 engine now hosts a GM OEM LSA camshaft, factory GM 243 cylinder heads which have been ported and polished, a ported LS2 intake manifold, and a pair of Fueled Racing 1 7/8-inch long tube headers. Along with the engine upgrades came a beefy new built T56 6-speed manual transmission and Diamond Clutch Stage 2 clutch assembly.

With about ninety percent of the build finished, the owner explains in the thread that all that is left is to tune and dyno the new LS1 powered beast. Until then, you can check out the thread here and watch a few of the first drive videos.

We’re very curious what this 350Z will dyno at. What do you think?