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Message: <blockquote data-quote="97GT03SVT" data-source="post: 1084765" data-attributes="member: 16711">Hi guys, I'm thinking of doing the swap! What I would like to do is get some feedback from those of you who have done the swap and have driven your cars and get some long term reflections from you and whatever advice you may have for me.I currently own a 1997 GT with an automatic transmission. I have roughly 100k on it but it is super reliable and have never had an issue (owned it since 1999 w/ only 20k when I bought it) should I replace some older parts w/ the newer parts ...pistons etc...). I really like the idea of adding some much needed power to this car that has been a daily driver for a couple years now. Some of the questions I have is what kind of MPGs have you gotten since the swap? Do I really have to use premium? Can I get away with mid-grade? Would I have any possible mechanical issues following the swap? What other upgrades should I consider while the swap is being performed? Finally is it worth buying the kit from latemodel restoration or should I piece together used stuff?</blockquote>