C5 engine conversion into a C3

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Feb 15, 2008 | 06:55 PM

81Wayne

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C5 engine conversion into a C3

Just wondering if anyone has had success installing a C5 engine into a C3? If so what is required.

Feb 15, 2008 | 07:07 PM

Brice

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a friend of mine is currently do this

http://corvetteclubfrance.forumactif...3-t1474-75.htm

(sorry it is in french, look at the pix)

Feb 15, 2008 | 07:12 PM

Tim01Coupe

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I like the crane body lift.
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Feb 15, 2008 | 08:23 PM

Y2Kvert4me

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St. Jude Donor '03

Guy is a forum member here, but damned if I can recall the name.

Not a lot of help I am.

Feb 15, 2008 | 08:54 PM

Zoomin

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Feb 15, 2008 | 08:54 PM

gatorbcn

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Look at the tech/performance forum. There is a post at the top about LSx installations into C3s. A lot of good information there - I am hoping to start mine later this spring. Good luck!

Feb 15, 2008 | 09:23 PM

palamesa

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That pic you posted looks like totop73.....great guy. A pioneer with the LS conversion who helped me out quite a bit. ARE YOU STILL AROUND TOTOP????? As far as the swap.....go for it!

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Feb 16, 2008 | 09:03 AM

Durango_Boy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by palamesa

That pic you posted looks like totop73.....great guy. A pioneer with the LS conversion who helped me out quite a bit. ARE YOU STILL AROUND TOTOP????? As far as the swap.....go for it!

Yeah he's still around. I met him at Funfest last summer. VERY cool car.

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Feb 16, 2008 | 05:32 PM

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