LT1/LT4 EFI into vette?
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Drifting
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From: Austin TX
LT1/LT4 EFI into vette?
ok, looking at getting me a 75 or 77 vette. i was wondering if anyone has ever tried to put in a newer (LT1/LT4/LT5) EFI motor into one. I want the power of the motor plus easier to deal with California emmissions. Thanks for the info
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Actually, from what I've read up on this, this is one of the easier transplants, mainly because the block is the same, so you won't have to mess around with making lots of custom brackets and such...
the downside is the wiring, but i believe there are kits for that...
someone will chime in here with more info, but I'd do a search for LT1 conversions, and you'll find lots of info here
trw
the downside is the wiring, but i believe there are kits for that...
someone will chime in here with more info, but I'd do a search for LT1 conversions, and you'll find lots of info here
trw
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Drifting
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pat--
as long as the year of the engine will pass the emmissions, you are fine. i can pass with a carbd 350 cause that is what originally came in the car, but really dont feel like rebuilding one. i was just gonna order a crate motor.
as long as the year of the engine will pass the emmissions, you are fine. i can pass with a carbd 350 cause that is what originally came in the car, but really dont feel like rebuilding one. i was just gonna order a crate motor.
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Originally Posted by schizcat
pat--
as long as the year of the engine will pass the emmissions, you are fine. i can pass with a carbd 350 cause that is what originally came in the car, but really dont feel like rebuilding one. i was just gonna order a crate motor.
as long as the year of the engine will pass the emmissions, you are fine. i can pass with a carbd 350 cause that is what originally came in the car, but really dont feel like rebuilding one. i was just gonna order a crate motor.
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For engine transplant in CA you need all emissions equipment the engine came with. For an LS1 that means cat(s), evap, air pump etc. You will be tested to the standards of the engine, not car.
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For engine transplant in CA you need all emissions equipment the engine came with. For an LS1 that means cat(s), evap, air pump etc. You will be tested to the standards of the engine, not car.
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From: WAY DEEP INSIDE AMERICO,YES YOU LIVE HERE TO!! TX
Originally Posted by Guru_4_hire
tell me where I can get an LT5 and I would gladly figure out how to get it in there.
I am currently swaping a 95 TRANS AM LT1 and M-6 in my C-3.
I will post pic's when the time comes, I am waiting for a clutch
and brake pedal assembly
Last edited by MEGALADON; Jul 11, 2005 at 03:29 PM.