LT1 Install into 1980 C3
Racer
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From: Alvin Texas
Could you send me a copy also? I am poised to make this LT-1 install, with a 4L60E
rcpassmore@hotmail.com
thanks, Butch
rcpassmore@hotmail.com
thanks, Butch
Racer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Lancaster Ca
Did I get everybody
OK, so i just sent the document out to everyone that i believe requested it but i guess i did not save the PMs that i received so i cannot be sure. If you have requested this document from me and i have not sent it, i promise i'm not ignoring you; i'm just not doing a good job of keeping up with the requests. if i have missed anyone, post again or PM me.
Racer
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St. Jude Donor '16
Intermediate
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It can be done.
Did a LT1 swap in a 1974 about ten year ago, need an aftermarket bell housing. Although just please be aware you will need to put the transmission in as a bolted unit together. My swap was very tight.
Did a LT1 swap in a 1974 about ten year ago, need an aftermarket bell housing. Although just please be aware you will need to put the transmission in as a bolted unit together. My swap was very tight.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Lancaster Ca
No more waiting on me to email ya!
All, thanks to Tony "YELLOW1980" you know longer have to send me a PM and wait for me to forward my blog on my swap of an LT1 into a C3. Here is the link and thanks a million Tony!
http://www.californiastingrays.us/Ar...3Corvette.html
http://www.californiastingrays.us/Ar...3Corvette.html
Racer
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Woodbury NJ
Best c3- LT1 swap documentation ever
The description/documentation of the c3 LT1 swap is fantastic. It's really well written and appears professionally edited. I have read it a few times already in preparation for my journey of an LT1 swap into a 1974 coupe. Thank you!
It also look like you might be a Ben Rich fan (given the pic with the b2). Nice!
It also look like you might be a Ben Rich fan (given the pic with the b2). Nice!
Cruising
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Hartford WI
LT1 swap
There are a number of people on the forum who have put a LT1 into a C3 but there isn't an organized thread about it. Aside from adding an electric fuel pump and wiring in the ECM the rest of the installation should be pretty straightforward.
If you look on ls1tech.com I think there is information about LT1 swaps also.
Rick B.
If you look on ls1tech.com I think there is information about LT1 swaps also.
Rick B.
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Cruising
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thanks,
George
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did you try clicking on the link
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George
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I'm in the middle of that build. Were you able to get the pages posted? It would be interesting to see your trials and tribulations. The wiring is just about complete and I have small details like TV cable (eliminating ASR) and throttle cable. Toying with the "cruise control idea)
Racer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Lancaster Ca
Good Morning Mr Magic
I'm in the middle of that build. Were you able to get the pages posted? It would be interesting to see your trials and tribulations. The wiring is just about complete and I have small details like TV cable (eliminating ASR) and throttle cable. Toying with the "cruise control idea)
I'm in the middle of that build. Were you able to get the pages posted? It would be interesting to see your trials and tribulations. The wiring is just about complete and I have small details like TV cable (eliminating ASR) and throttle cable. Toying with the "cruise control idea)
Race Director
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From: California
Hey Dave!!! how is my friend? ...
Danny told me you had some problems with a bolt??
hope 2018 brings you and your amazing family a wonderful and prospers new year.. peace my brother... :-)
God bless
Last edited by pauldana; Jan 29, 2018 at 10:13 AM.
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '22
Heel & Toe
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From: Sherwood, AR
Hey,
Is your 52 page book something that you’d be willing to email to me? I’m wanting to do the same on my 1981 corvette.
pvplumlee@aol.com
Thanks
Is your 52 page book something that you’d be willing to email to me? I’m wanting to do the same on my 1981 corvette.
pvplumlee@aol.com
Thanks
Racer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Lancaster Ca
Hey,
Is your 52 page book something that you’d be willing to email to me? I’m wanting to do the same on my 1981 corvette.
pvplumlee@aol.com
Thanks
Is your 52 page book something that you’d be willing to email to me? I’m wanting to do the same on my 1981 corvette.
pvplumlee@aol.com
Thanks
7th Gear
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Drifting
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From: Menifee California