my "new" LT1
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my "new" LT1
The converstion should be under way soon. Picked up this LT1 from an Impala SS. Looks like a giant cacoon now, but givin some time and $$$ it should be ready to drop in the 81. the pic was taken from a phone camera so bear with us.
Robert Dallas,
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Robert Dallas,
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From: WAY DEEP INSIDE AMERICO,YES YOU LIVE HERE TO!! TX
Get ready to spend some cash!!!
I do all my own work, and I wish I would have went
with a LS1 for what its costing me in parts. The
lt1 pulley system wont work. Here are some old pic's.
I can post some updated pic's when I can get around to it.
All these pic's were just a mock up stage
I do all my own work, and I wish I would have went
with a LS1 for what its costing me in parts. The
lt1 pulley system wont work. Here are some old pic's.
I can post some updated pic's when I can get around to it.
All these pic's were just a mock up stage
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From: Fort Drum New York
Thanks for the replys. We're expecting this to take a while. My wife is going to unwrap my gift tomorrow. (I am in Officer Candidate School here in Ft. Benning, GA) it will be a little bit of time before I can get to it. But yes, its got the iron heads and about 100k on the clock. But we'll worry about upgrades ( and there will be upgrades) after its fitted in and running. Any recomendations on headers? I want some good flowing headers but am not sure which will fit the 81 vette chassis. any thoughts on the A.I.R. system? will the motor work without a code if you block this? (might require computer reworking i suppose) Ive heard that a C4 LT1 pully system is a cheaper way to go. all replies are helpfull. Have to get down to texas to pick up the car and bring it to NY. Im thinkin some new heads and cam when its all done. I wish for 400hp at the wheels. attainable? thanks for the replies. I head to the field tomorrow. Now i have something to think about while im out in the woods in the rain. Happy motoring all.
Robert Dallas
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From: WAY DEEP INSIDE AMERICO,YES YOU LIVE HERE TO!! TX
Originally Posted by Iskenderian
Ive heard that a C4 LT1 pully system is a cheaper way to go.
Mine is for show and go. That would run you about $950.00 complete.
Or you can buy a custom setup(aftermarket) in chrome for $1147.00, well worth it..
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[QUOTE=Iskenderian]The converstion should be under way soon. Picked up this LT1 from an Impala SS. Looks like a giant cacoon now, but givin some time and $$$ it should be ready to drop in the 81. the pic was taken from a phone camera so bear with us.
Lets see what's under the plastic............
Lets see what's under the plastic............
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From: Fort Drum New York
The Mrs unpacked it for me and here are some pics. I was supprised they seemed to have taken the time to clean it for me. 
when I get back home it will be time to get at it!
Robert
when I get back home it will be time to get at it!
Robert