LS1 in '73 vette
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I had a C5 LS1 car, and quite honsetly, really didn't see much of anything special about it. If going through all the trouble of a swap, would really go LS2 of 3. My current car's a C6 LS7. Now that one's pretty special.
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Do your research on LS swaps, They are a little more involved than just a simple motor swap, and you will spend more money than you originally planned to. Ask yourself why you want to do an LS swap and will it be worth your time and efforts for the result you're looking to achieve.
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That looks great.
I'm thinking it might not be worth the cost to me.
Would a bolt on EFI or MPI be worth the cost, in terms of power and fuel economy?
I'm building this as a cruiser not a dragster; Kiesler 5 speed & 3.08 rear end.
Sam
I'm thinking it might not be worth the cost to me.
Would a bolt on EFI or MPI be worth the cost, in terms of power and fuel economy?
I'm building this as a cruiser not a dragster; Kiesler 5 speed & 3.08 rear end.
Sam
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73 with ls1
Hey,thats my old beater73.The ls1 has been in for 6 years and it has a 4l60 trans.I would like to have a 6 speed but I am 6 foot 4 and using the clutch with long legs is kind of ruff. When I did the swap the ls1 was cheaper than ls3 and besides it is 135 more horses than my stock l48.Do the swap you won't be sorry. Charlie
