I like my GV, but I do wonder how much I could have saved by considering a good 518 with a little extra strenghtening
Biggest expense would be the JW Ultrabell, which costs a little over 300 bucks, that and having your driveshaft shortened a few inches. Not a bolt-in deal though, some models need floor surgery and/or torsion bar crossmember modding. Plus you have to chop up your auto trans crossmember and fab it to hold the 518 up. If you're willing and have the ability it could be done for a fair price. And rebuilding a 518 doesn't cost much more than doing a 727. The .7:1 4th gear would sure be nice.
