LS1 C2 combination
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From: Cortez Florida
LS1 C2 combination
I know I promised to never ask another C2 engine question, but.. my brother insists that a late model all aluminum Ls1 would slip right in to a 65' project car I'm toying with. So the question as usual is ...has any one sucessfully done this conversion? And if so , what manner of hell did you put yourself through to get it done.
This came up because of my desire to have fuel injection on whatever small block I install in this convertible...and the Ls1 seems to be right in the hp range I'm looking for. By the way , the vert' is a small block car with the origional small block hood and I want to keep the origional exterior appearance. As always I truly appreciate your imput. Phil
This came up because of my desire to have fuel injection on whatever small block I install in this convertible...and the Ls1 seems to be right in the hp range I'm looking for. By the way , the vert' is a small block car with the origional small block hood and I want to keep the origional exterior appearance. As always I truly appreciate your imput. Phil
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From: Houston TX
There's a LS1 C2 in Austin... doesn't look like too hard of a swap if you have some decent fabrication skills. If you want to go for an even easier retro-fit, you should look into an LT1 or LT4. It bolts right in to a C2, which is why I went with an LT1 on my '67. I dynoed my internally stock LT1 with headers and an electric water pump, and put down 296 rwhp and over 300 ft/lbs of torque (forget the exact torque reading).
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From: AUSTIN Tx
No real fabrication skills needed. Pretty much every part you need is available off the shelf. The motor will bolt right up to the stock mounts with a set of motor mount adapter plates from S&P. It pretty much sits in the stock location, and about the only thing special about it is the computer harness and the high pressure fuel pump. The LS1 gives you a great running combo that idles smooth, scares the hell out of you when wide open, and gets great fuel economy! I have one in a C1 and am putting a LS2 in a 65 now.
Regards, John McGraw
Regards, John McGraw
