LS1 donor car for C3 conversion
Drifting
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From: Longwood Florida
I got a LS1 00 block 01 heads F-body accessories and pulley system... no wiring no computer no fuel system.... for $1500.00
I say get the car!! that is a deal... If you get a T56 your going to spend big bucks on the conversion!
I say get the car!! that is a deal... If you get a T56 your going to spend big bucks on the conversion!
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From: Kansas City, MO ...I'd like to go fishing and catch a fishstick. That'd be convenient. - Mitch Hedberg
Originally Posted by holley505
If you get a T56 your going to spend big bucks on the conversion!
Why's that? I might be having one heading my way cheap.
Drifting
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From: Longwood Florida
It is alot more involving to switch from an auto car to a manual car ...that happens to be a much longer T56.
You will need to setup hydralic system, pedals, shifter, new crossmember, new driveshaft etc...
T56 usually cost more than an Auto also.
LS1 is more involving than a LT1 the mounts are different motor is much lighter....I had to cut my front springs because my front end sat way up...The steering unit had to be moved... motor position was moved from factory. Lot more involved than a regular motor swap.
You will need to setup hydralic system, pedals, shifter, new crossmember, new driveshaft etc...
T56 usually cost more than an Auto also.
LS1 is more involving than a LT1 the mounts are different motor is much lighter....I had to cut my front springs because my front end sat way up...The steering unit had to be moved... motor position was moved from factory. Lot more involved than a regular motor swap.
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From: Gig Harbor Wa
Originally Posted by holley505
If you get a T56 your going to spend big bucks on the conversion!
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From: vista CA
Couple of questions for LS1 converts:
1) Alt/PS pump - does the F body location work in our C3's, or do you need to relocate alt higher and do something else with PS pump? Or something else all together? Get a bit worried when I hear folks talking of $1K serpintine systems....
2) I found an 2001 camaro LS1 w/6 speed complete (all accessories, hoses, wiring, smog items, both cats, Y pipe, etc.) with exception of MAF and computer, 11K miles theft recovery for $4000 asking. I could drive and get it, save on shipping. Thinking of offering a bit less ... think this is too much?
The black camaro wreck on ebay - seller wanted to let auction run, and boy is it running (plus I would have $1K in shipping!).
I might be crazy, but I think I am going do this ... just finding the right deal and investing many months of time....
1) Alt/PS pump - does the F body location work in our C3's, or do you need to relocate alt higher and do something else with PS pump? Or something else all together? Get a bit worried when I hear folks talking of $1K serpintine systems....
2) I found an 2001 camaro LS1 w/6 speed complete (all accessories, hoses, wiring, smog items, both cats, Y pipe, etc.) with exception of MAF and computer, 11K miles theft recovery for $4000 asking. I could drive and get it, save on shipping. Thinking of offering a bit less ... think this is too much?
The black camaro wreck on ebay - seller wanted to let auction run, and boy is it running (plus I would have $1K in shipping!).
I might be crazy, but I think I am going do this ... just finding the right deal and investing many months of time....
