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Old 10-06-2015, 06:44 PM
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I just purchased a 78 anniversary non pace car. It was registered an driving in 09 when the motor went. Owner pulled it and that's as far as it went. Car is a solid California car and since it isn't all that valuable I was considering a swap to an lt4 or an ls1. has anyone done this? I got the car for 800.00 and other than the engine and paint it's pretty good.
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Originally Posted by vettefor8
I just purchased a 78 anniversary non pace car. It was registered an driving in 09 when the motor went. Owner pulled it and that's as far as it went. Car is a solid California car and since it isn't all that valuable I was considering a swap to an lt4 or an ls1. has anyone done this? I got the car for 800.00 and other than the engine and paint it's pretty good.
This question gets asked about twice a month. Do a little searching, there are many good threads. I recommend doing a lot of research before making the decision or buying anything.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-their-c3.html
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I did find some good threads. None of them answered the question of motor mounts but I found some on ebay with multiple mounting positions. I'm going ahead with the swap and hope I can be done for next summer!
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I did find some good threads. None of them answered the question of motor mounts but I found some on ebay with multiple mounting positions. I'm going ahead with the swap and hope I can be done for next summer!
Good luck
I would also look on http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids-28/

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