93 LT1 Swap into a C3
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93 LT1 Swap into a C3
I recently found a 93 LT1 for an amazing price so I have decieded to buy it instead of a ZZ4. (Gotta love fuel injection)
I have been told that the LT1 will bolt right into stock motor mounts, but my 1980 Stingray, has a TH350 and I want a manual.. I am looking at going and getting a T5 from an 80's Camaro or Firebird. I guess my first question is on what cars can I take a T5 off of and rebuild to take 300-350hp.
Next is the ugly question. Are the spines the same? Will I need a new driveshaft? Worse yet will the crossmembers need to be changed?
Thanks
J
I have been told that the LT1 will bolt right into stock motor mounts, but my 1980 Stingray, has a TH350 and I want a manual.. I am looking at going and getting a T5 from an 80's Camaro or Firebird. I guess my first question is on what cars can I take a T5 off of and rebuild to take 300-350hp.
Next is the ugly question. Are the spines the same? Will I need a new driveshaft? Worse yet will the crossmembers need to be changed?
Thanks
J
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St. Jude Donor '07
Re: 93 LT1 Swap into a C3 (downtownj)
Yes,yes, and yes. I think the T-5 will work with a stock LT-1. Yes, regardless of 4L/60 or T-5 you will need a new cross member and a shortened driveshaft.
Why the T-5? Seems like the 4L/60 would work good.
[Modified by Budman78, 10:13 PM 11/17/2001]
Why the T-5? Seems like the 4L/60 would work good.
[Modified by Budman78, 10:13 PM 11/17/2001]
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Re: 93 LT1 Swap into a C3 (downtownj)
Check out VetteDan's site. He did an incredible job of dropping in an LT1 and 4L60E.
http://www.angelfire.com/wa2/vettedan/
Did you get the PCM and all the sensors. Also check out Painless Wiring or Street & Performance for harnesses and other goodies.
http://www.painlesswiring.com/
http://www.tunedport.com/
http://www.angelfire.com/wa2/vettedan/
Did you get the PCM and all the sensors. Also check out Painless Wiring or Street & Performance for harnesses and other goodies.
http://www.painlesswiring.com/
http://www.tunedport.com/
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St. Jude Donor '07
Re: 93 LT1 Swap into a C3 (78Vette-SA)
The 4L60 is same as the 700R4 with electronic speedo and gear selectors. Great low gear and overdrive. It should mate up with your ECM perfect.
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Re: 93 LT1 Swap into a C3 (Budman78)
i honestly think that T5s are junk. if your gunna go all out with a late model LT1, why not go with a T56?? or keep the auto and put a killer shift kit in it
