LT1 Install into 1980 C3
Cruising
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Jackson New Jersey
Mrmagic when u did your lt1 swap what did u do for power steering. I have an 82 but cross fire is ripped out and I can get an lt1 ans t56 trans with harness and computer was also wondering if ran into any problems. Can u use headers from old motor have long tubes already thanks.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Lancaster Ca
Power Steering for LT1 swap in C3
I used the stock LT1 power steering pump system with the addition of Steeroids Rack and Pinion set-up. As far as exhaust, i'm in California and had to make this swap Smog Legal so my exhaust manifolds are stock 96 LT1 with the exception of they have been powder coated inside and out. My exhaust mufflers are Magnaflows.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Lancaster Ca
Didn't know link was unavailable
I didn't know the link was unavailable. I will check with the guy who posted it for me. In the interim, send me your email address and I will send thru email. Be on the look out for it so you can get it out of your email quickly because its a huge document.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Howard City Michigan
I am wondering if you still have this information on the LT-1 transplant. I am installing a Lt-1 in a 1964 Coupe and feel your information would be a great asset to me. This is not junk mail.
Looking forward to your response,
Dale
Looking forward to your response,
Dale
Heel & Toe
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From: Howard City Michigan
Burning Brakes
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From: St. Louis MO
i have the LT-1 motor and would love to have this information as well. Just in case i lose my mind and decide to make this swap. Rather just sell the motor, but no body seems to want to buy it...
tim_yancey124@yahoo.com. Could you please include me in your e-mail as well?
thanks
tim_yancey124@yahoo.com. Could you please include me in your e-mail as well?
thanks
Instructor
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1st Gear
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Drifting
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From: Port St. Lucie Fl
Racer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Lancaster Ca
I'm back
Yep, I just got back from the SEMA show and it gets better each year! Paul, can't thank you enough for the opportunity to attend this show. Ok, back on topic; I just sent copies of my LT1 swap document to the emails addresses listed above. I think I should have published this document! :-). Nope, happy to oblige anyone who needs the info. Enjoy. Paul, the referee for smog can be reached @ 800 622-7733. Tell them where you live and they will direct you to the AV college.
Cruising
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Fayetteville NC
Me too
Some reason I can' t open the link. When you have a second could you email it to me as well. Thanks brother: reefdiver68@yahoo.com