C3 LSx Conversion Directory
Here is a discussion thread where you can find pretty much any answer you are looking for.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...-their-c3.html
Year of Corvette:
Engine:
Engine Mounts:
Engine Accessories:
Waterpump: Stock/Aftermarket:
Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire:
Transmission:
Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket):
Exhaust Manifolds/Headers:
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket):
Radiatior/Fan:
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank:
Steering System:
Misc info:
Contact info:
Last edited by SUPERPOWERS; Jan 14, 2009 at 11:52 AM.
Engine: LS1
Engine Mounts: Vetteworks
Engine Accessories: F-body/Custom Image Corvettes
Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: Manual Throttle
Waterpump: Custom Image Corvettes modified stock
Transmission: F-body T56
Clutch Master Cylinder: Custom Image Corvettes C3 T56 Hydraulic
Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Modified stock
Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: 4th Gen F-body
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Speartech modified my stock harness
Radiatior/Fan: 3" Griffin, Flex-a-lite 220 Dual
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Custom Fuel cell, External Walbro 255, -6an Stainless Braided
Steering System: Stock with power assist
Misc info: The F-body headers are a decent fit but the driverside header collector kicks out to the side but it could be overcome. It also just barely touches the steering gear box.
Contact info: Josh-Custom Image Corvettes, Superpowers1980@yahoo.com, PM
Last edited by SUPERPOWERS; Jan 14, 2009 at 11:52 AM.
Engine: LS3
Engine Mounts: Speedhound, w/ poly motor mounts
Engine Accessories: F-body/Custom Image Corvettes
Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: Manual Throttle, modified stock throttle cable
Waterpump: Custom Image Corvettes modified stock
Transmission: F-body T56
Clutch Master Cylinder: Custom Image Corvettes C3 T56 Hydraulic
Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Bowtie Overdrives 2004R, that I welded the perch onto
Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Speedhound C3 LSx headers
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Speartech Modified Harness
Radiatior/Fan: 3" Griffin, Flex-a-lite 220 Dual
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Custom Fuel cell, External Walbro 255, -6an stainless braided power flex hose w/ ss fittings
Steering System: Steeroids power rack-n-pinion
Brakes: Crossdrilled/slotted rotors, VBP Calipers, Hydroboost, Line Lock, SS hardlines, SS Braided soft lines
Contact info: Josh-Custom Image Corvettes, Superpowers1980@yahoo.com, PM
Last edited by SUPERPOWERS; Jan 14, 2009 at 11:51 AM.
Engine: Kenny Duttweiler Warhawk 440 (LS based)
Engine Mounts: Custom Image Corvettes, Dual Position
Engine Accessories: F-body/Custom Image Corvettes
Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: Manual Throttle
Waterpump: Custom Image Corvettes modified stock
Transmission: Carl Rossler 4L60E
Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Bowte Overderives 2004R w/ adjustable tranny mount
Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Speedhound C3 LSx Headers
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Speartech
Radiatior/Fan:
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Stainless Tank, Bosch 044 (380 LB HR), Vetterworks F-body fuel sending unit and tank adapter
Steering System: Stock
Rear End: Tom's 12 Bolt
Contact info: Josh-Custom Image Corvettes, Superpowers1980@yahoo.com, PM
Last edited by SUPERPOWERS; Aug 27, 2009 at 05:42 PM.
Engine: 2001 LS1 - LS6 block & intake.
Engine Mounts: Car Shop Inc. (I think) from ebay
Engine Accessories: F-body
Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: Manual
Transmission: F-body T56, factory Hurst shifter.
Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Stock auto trans, modified mount.
Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Hooker LS1 shorty headers.
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Modified stock
Radiatior/Fan: Dewitt's/SPAL fan
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Stock tank; External Walbro 255; C5 filter/regulator; 3/8" steel line on driver side; AN-6 braided line from hard line to engine.
Steering System: Stock P/S for now.
Misc info: Magnaflow 2.5" exhaust P/N 16841. Designed for 72 BB engine. All stainless, x-pipe, polished mufflers w/dual round tips on each side.
Contact info: blair.richard@comcast.net
Last edited by 72LS1Vette; Dec 10, 2009 at 10:13 PM. Reason: add info
Engine:02 Escalade LQ9, 6.0l, LS1 intake/fuel rail/injectors, Winged vette oil pan
Engine Mounts: 1" setback
Engine Accessories: F body water pump, Truck pulley, home made alternator/Vintage Air
Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: 02 LQ9 DBW
Transmission: Richmond 6 speed, mechanical clutch linkage
Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Stock with home-made plate mount
Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: 02 Z06 vette
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Engine: modified truck harness, Car: Aftermarket generic
Radiatior/Fan: Griffin radiator, Fan:02 Truck mechanical, aftermarket electric (actuated by AC compressor or engine temp)
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: external walbro/vette regulator, aluminum line on passenger side.
Steering System:68 manual
Misc info:
Last edited by Garys 68; Mar 23, 2014 at 10:37 PM.
Here is a discussion thread where you can find pretty much any answer you are looking for.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...-their-c3.html
Year of Corvette:
Engine:
Engine Mounts:
Engine Accessories:
Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire:
Transmission:
Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket):
Exhaust Manifolds/Headers:
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket):
Radiatior/Fan:
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank:
Steering System:
Misc info:
Contact info:
Engine: LS1 (99 F-body)
Engine Mounts: Custom 1/4" steel
Engine Accessories: Custom alternator only
Waterpump: Stock/Aftermarket: Stock - modified heater attachments
Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: Manual, stock F-body throttle cable.
Transmission: F-body T56
Driveshaft: Shortened stock.
Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Stock with adapter plate welded to the bottom.
Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Driver side C5, Pass side F-body, Mid America chambered undercar exhaust.
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Modified stock
Radiatior/Fan: stock radiator, modified surround for intake tubing / 3rd Gen F-body dual speed dual fan using stock F-body PCM control
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Walbro GSL-392 inline fuel pump, 99 C5 regulator / aluminum, steel and rubber lines / stock 1970 tank.
Steering System: stock manual
Misc info: My conversion was finished in early 2002. Just about everything is custom. Total cost $6000.
Contact info: baconjb @ comcast.net
Last edited by 70 LS1; Jan 14, 2009 at 02:46 PM.
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Engine: LS6
Engine Mounts: Street & Performance
Engine Accessories: Street & Performance
Waterpump: Stock/Aftermarket: Stock
Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: Drive By Cable/Manual
Transmission: T56 from a 2002 Camaro
Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Aftermarket
Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Stainless Works Headers and Sidepipes
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Aftermarket
Radiatior/Fan: Dewitts with Dual Spal Fans and Relays
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Custom Built with Braided Stainless and Aeromotive EFI Pump
Steering System: C4 Rack & Pinion
Misc info: SRIII Motorports Tube Frame, C4 Front Suspension / C4 Dana 44 Narrowed Rear with 3:90 Gears, Hydroboost Brake System, SuperCharged, Heads, and Cam.
Contact info: joe@vettetech.com
Buildup Website


Engine: LS2 (2005 Trailblazer all aluminum w/F-body oil pan)
Intake: LS6 w/LS1 fuel rails & LS2 coil packs
Engine Mounts: Speedhound adapters w/modified chevy350 mounts
Engine Accessories: LS1 Corvette Alternator & Water Pump
A/C: Vintage Air w/upper passenger side mounting
Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: DBW
Transmission: TKO-600 5 speed (0.64 OD)
Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): modified (removable)
Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Custom modified Hooker Headers and sidepipes
Wiring Harness / Computer (modified stock/aftermarket): Current Performance computer and custom engine harness (built to customer spec)
Gauges: modified stock C2 gauges (electric tach, volt, oil)
Radiatior/Fan: Custom Aluminum w/flex-a-lite fan & shroud
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: '99-up Corvette, custom lines, modified stock tank
Steering System: Steeroids manual rack and pinion
Misc info: Vansteel front & rear suspension, adapted '86 C4 disc brakes
Website: coming soon!
Contact info: michael.d.ellis@us.army.mil
Last edited by mikey; May 25, 2009 at 03:00 AM. Reason: updated information






Engine:2002 Camaro SS LS1
Engine Mounts: Vetteworks-1 inch offset
Engine Accessories: Stock Camaro
Waterpump: Stock/Aftermarket: Stock with brass fittings for heater hoses and steam pipe
Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: Stock Camaro Ported Throttle Body with Lokar Throttle Cable and Lokar Mount
Transmission: Keisler 5 speed
Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Stock
Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Speedhound C3 LSX Coated
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Modified Stock
Radiatior/Fan: DeWitts Reproduction with 16 inch Spal
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Walbro GSL-392 inline fuel pump, 02 corvette fuel filter with built in pressure regulator, Russell Pro Flow fuel line pump to fuel rail, stock tank
Steering System: Speed Direct Steeroids
Misc info: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH9bRMOpD-0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUUcSAAWkFk
Contact info: eddiengerry@comcast dot net
Last edited by Eddie 70; Jan 14, 2009 at 08:27 PM.
Engine:346 01 corvette
Engine Mounts: S&P
Engine Accessories: F-body alt power & power steering
Waterpump: Stock/Aftermarket: Stock f-body
Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: HOLLEY CARB
Transmission: TH350 and 3000 stall
Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Stock
Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: C5 Z06 Manifolds
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): MSD/Edelbrock Controller with pills
Radiatior/Fan: F-body LT1 dual fans
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Holley Blue Pump with regular 5lbs
Steering System: LS1 pump, factory steering rack with 1/4 spacers
Misc info: YES its a CARB... and YES is goes fast on the CHEAP !!! 12.03@114 with a comp cam 224/224 .581/.581 114lsa
Contact info: here !!

NEW SETUP THE REMIX
Year of Corvette: 1977
Engine:418-TSP(or 416) 08 LS3 stroker AFR 205 Heads
Engine Mounts: S&P
Engine Accessories: F-body alt power & power steering
Waterpump: Stock/Aftermarket: Stock f-body
Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: HOLLEY CARB VIC JR INTAKE
Transmission: TH350 and 3500 stall
Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Stock
Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Coated SPEED HOUND HEADERS
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): MSD-6010 Controller with step retard, rev control, vacuum advance
Radiatior/Fan: Dewitts A77a and F-body LT1 dual fans
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Holley Blue Pump with regular 5lbs
Steering System: LS1 pump, factory steering rack with 1/4 spacers
Misc info: YES its STILL a CARB... I blew my 346 in the Garage...not running NO2 and I am running a TSP/comp cam 240/246 .608/.612 112 LSA
PICS and INFO: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...lsx-remix.html
Last edited by holley505; Jan 20, 2009 at 09:06 AM.





Engine: LS2 (06 GTO)
Engine Mounts: Speedhound
Engine Accessories: March (STILL TO BE ORDERED)
Waterpump:
Manual Throttle: Drive by Wire
Transmission: 4l65e
Driveshaft: Not ordered yet
Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): G-Force crossmember for a 700R modified to fit
Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Speedhound headers
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket):
Radiatior/Fan: Dewitts with duel spals
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: In tank pump with new stainless fuel Tk from Rock valley auto
Steering System: Steeroids
Misc info:
Contact info: Dale - dg_douglas@tnt21.com
Engine: LS1 (01 C5)
Engine Mounts: ebay (similar to S&P)
Engine Accessories: f-body
Waterpump: stock
Manual Throttle: ported, cabled f-body TB
Transmission: f-body T56 w/85 GMC truck hydraulic master cylinder
Driveshaft: stock, shortened and balanced
Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): modified stock C3 (auto removable)
Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: early C5 double walled, C5 cats, custom 2.5" dual pipes w/x pipe
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): moldified 1999 firebird
Radiatior/Fan: dual 11" fans, alum rad, custom al shroud
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: external Walbro 255 w/vette filt/reg
Steering System: stock 79 power assit ram
Misc info: LED tailights, C6Z06 Crystal Red Metallic paint, VDO gauges, C5 Z06 seats, CA smog legal
Contact info: martin.steve.w@gmail.com
Last edited by martinsw; Jan 24, 2009 at 05:47 PM.
Engine: LS1 out of '03 Vette
Oil Pan: Batwing oil pan was retained and will fit easily on a rack and pinon car.
Engine Mounts: Transdapt
Engine Accessories: modified F-bod to fit C5 supercharger, S&P AC mount
Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: Manual 90MM UMI Throttle
Waterpump: Stock
Transmission: F-body T56 with LS6 clutch
Clutch Master Cylinder: modified '85 1 ton truck master clutch master cylinder
Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Modified stock
Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: modified SS Hooker sidepipes with LS1 flanges
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Speartech custom length harness puts computer in rear compartment
Radiatior/Fan: Be Cool with dual Spal fans
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Rock Valley SS tank with in-tank pump
Steering System: Steeroids rack and pinion
Brakes: 14" slotted rotors with 6 piston aluminum Wilwood calipers in front and four piston aluminum Wilwoods on stock sized slotted rotor in rear with proportioning valve. Hydroboost assists in the braking.
Misc info: C5 Magnuson supercharger, LS6 heads and cam. If you decide to go with a roots blower, make sure you get a hot rod style as it will make the installation much easier. The Maggies will fit under a L88 hood. Also, highly recommend Speartech for your wiring harness. Asked all the right questions and I ended up with a harness that fit perfectly into the car. Finally, a 700R4 automatic tranny mount will bolt up to a T56.
Contact info: SuprJames@aol.com or PM me here
Video of car: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5n0kVNdr8bE


Last edited by SuprJames; Dec 22, 2009 at 09:46 AM.


Engine: 2001 LS6 Block, LS1 heads, and LS6 intake.
Engine Mounts: Custom fab'ed from my own template.
Engine Accessories: Stock F-body, no A/C
Waterpump: Stock/Aftermarket: Stock with plugged heater outlets
Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: Manual ported, Lokar throttle cable, Thunder racing MAF.
Transmission: T-56 with Pro 5.0 Shifter. CenterForce Clutch and stock F-Body throw out and slave cylinder. Custom bracket for slave cylinder and reserve.
Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Stock, sectioned and plated with 5/16 steel.
Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: GM Flanges with Speedway Motor big block chevy header kit.
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Speartech repaired. Reprogrammed PCM by one of Scooter70's friends.
Radiatior/Fan: Stock radiator with 2000 F-Body fans.
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Stock 78 tank with 82 corvette sending unit and a 90's LT1 pump. Stock lines with 99 corvette fuel filter/reg combo.
Steering System: GM Grand Am rack with Speedway Motors tie rods and heim joints. Adapted to 2001 stock F-Body pump
Misc info: Best Quarter mile 12.8, best 60 foot was 1.9 on 275/60 BFG's. Best dyno was 319 RWHP. Proud to be one of the 3 first conversions thanks to Jeff and Matt.
Contact info: budman78@sbcglobal.net
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Engine:99 LS1
Engine Mounts:Vetteworks
Engine Accessories: LS2 Manifold (modified), P.T.M. 92mm Throttle Body ,Comp Cams -Gross Valve Lift Intake: .598 Exhaust .605, Duration @ .050 Intake 234 Exhaust 238, Lobe Separation 115.0.
Waterpump: Stock/Aftermarket:Stock modified
Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire:Manual
Transmission:4L60E
Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Modified,Vetteworks
Exhaust Manifolds/Headers:Stock C5
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): Vetteworks
Radiatior/Fan:F-body Fans
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank:Vetteworks F-body pump adaptor
Steering System:Steerroids
Misc info:HP programer
Contact info
an 253-223-4968, www.vetteworksonline.com
Engine: LS2
Engine Mounts: Speedhound
Engine Accessories: 05 vette
Waterpump: Stock/Aftermarket: Stock
Manual Throttle/Drive by Wire: DBW
Transmission: 4L65E
Crossmember (stock/modified/aftermarket): Stock modified
Exhaust Manifolds/Headers: Stock
Wiring Harness (modified stock/aftermarket): GMPP controller kit
Radiatior/Fan: Griffin c3 radiator with single fan
Fuel Pump/Lines/tank: Walbro,c5regulator stock tank and fuel lines
Steering System: Stock
Misc info: Alot faster than you'd expect from a 400hp engine. 0-60 in 4.17 and 12.34 1/4mile Contact info: ingvorsen_tim@hotmail.com
Last edited by Najania; May 10, 2009 at 03:52 PM. Reason: Updates











