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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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Second post on this one..No answer from anyone.. Can i install a LS1 from a 03 Vette into a 93 LT1.. How much trouble if possible..and what abt.the trans ..standard to auto..?
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It has been done and I'm thinking about it.

Don't know any details.
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 11:15 PM
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i wanted to do it, but kinda forgot about it, so tht will be a new project sumtime later with another car....lol

seems pretty easy to do it, get the motor mounts made ( street and performance, 65$) and then swap over your LS1 wiring harness and ECM and make your splices into your a/c / heating system and walla engine swap...lol

I know they make a bell housing adapter and flywheel adapters for the manual transmission, should have them for the auto too.
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 11:37 PM
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it wont be as straight-forward as a gen1 small block swap.
it would be not without some fabricating work.
i swapped a 2003 SSR 5.3L w/4L60e into a 65 c10 that
had a 283 4bbl th350. saved 142lb and move the engine back 4.5" from OE position. got a s&p harness and programmed
the pcm myself with hptuners.
all in all about $7500.
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Anything is possible with enough time and money. How much time and how much money are you willing to spend?

Google hit #2
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Originally Posted by yellowlust
Anything is possible with enough time and money. How much time and how much money are you willing to spend?

Google hit #2
Thankyou for the link..Lots of good info there.. As for money my signature file should address that... (without sarcasim);;
Seriously.. I spoke with Mike Norris in Orlando . He said "not worth the money,catastrophic costs involved" So i guess i,ll just have to suffer along..
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i just to have to ask the obvious question.
do you have a favorite of those 4 cars?
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If i was gooing to put the time and money into an LS motor swap id wait for the LS7
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Originally Posted by IBEAM700
If i was gooing to put the time and money into an LS motor swap id wait for the LS7
Holding my breath right now.. Was on my dealers list for the 06 but no auto trans. I,m paraplegic so i can,t use a six speed.. BUT i will have the 07..no doubt !
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Originally Posted by mitymek
i just to have to ask the obvious question.
do you have a favorite of those 4 cars?
I have no favorite..Obviously they are all unique in their own ways . I just love Corvettes,allways have since my first ride in 57.. They have come a long way from a rocket strapped to a sled to Lear jet level in speed and sophistication..
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Just wanted to thank all of you for the input.. This is the first post for me in months that did not end in flames on the forum..lol All positive feedback.. Guess i can put the aspestos suit and the flame retardent drawers back in the closet.. But i will continue to wear my helmet..
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Originally Posted by Mr Mojo
It has been done and I'm thinking about it.

Don't know any details.
frank- if you do it, i will volunteer my help
got lots of tools, a cherry picker, engine stand, air compressor, etc
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