C4 LSX conversion ???????????
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Drifting
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C4 LSX conversion ???????????
When using the S&P style motor mount adapters,does the rear transmission mounting surface(on a LSX) end up in the same location as where a conventional style sml.blk. chev. would have originally been?
In this case i'm thinking of doing the swap on a C4 Vette and would like to use the original ZF 6 spd-hopefully without doing any C-beam mods etc.
Also,are there any issues with bolting the ZF to the LSX?
Thanks again...
Dominic
In this case i'm thinking of doing the swap on a C4 Vette and would like to use the original ZF 6 spd-hopefully without doing any C-beam mods etc.
Also,are there any issues with bolting the ZF to the LSX?
Thanks again...
Dominic
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Read this thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1303477
The ZF requires an adaptor...
The ZF requires an adaptor...
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by bogus
Read this thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1303477
The ZF requires an adaptor...
The ZF requires an adaptor...
Who makes this adapter?
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by bogus
the last time I checked? you do... it's a custom one off... I don't think anyone is making them yet.
mainly, because the T56 bolts up, a-ok...
mainly, because the T56 bolts up, a-ok...
couldnt u just use a custom input shaft with the ZF?
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '09
The search function and taking the time to really read the posts will put you well on your way. We've gone though this and the info is getting to be pretty well consolidated.
Perhaps when I am finished and KP gets his done we can get two stickies to put these up top so they are easier to spot.
Perhaps when I am finished and KP gets his done we can get two stickies to put these up top so they are easier to spot.
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Originally Posted by CHarris85Vette
The search function and taking the time to really read the posts will put you well on your way. We've gone though this and the info is getting to be pretty well consolidated.
Perhaps when I am finished and KP gets his done we can get two stickies to put these up top so they are easier to spot.
Perhaps when I am finished and KP gets his done we can get two stickies to put these up top so they are easier to spot.
I will do this, move them into a new section called C4 Engine Conversions. That should help.
Now... if noobs would read the FAQs...
Hm... maybe I could get Frank to rename the thread?
How about "C4 Tech Summary and FAQ - Look Here First!" or something to that effect?
Melting Slicks
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I HAVE read most of the threads in regarding to putting an LS engine in a C4 with a manual tranny. the general consensus i came up with is that it could be done because it will bolt up to a LS fine but the input shaft on the tranny is to short with a regular ZF and the input shaft is to long on the ZR-1 ZF trannys. Im curious if u could either cut the ZR1 ZF input shaft to fit or if you could rebuild either tranny with an input shaft that would fit. i didnt know if you could have input shafts made to a custom length if you are rebuilding a tranny
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From: Guinness Its whats for B'fast JAWGA
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Originally Posted by ChopperLoco
If you are using the original ZF bellhousing,it should bolt to the LSx,minus one bolt-no?
The trick would getting the flywheel and clutch to work.
