1985 C4 LS1 swap build specs
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From: Denison Texas
1985 C4 LS1 swap build specs
Ok,I know this fall outside of the standard C4 topics, but I am looking for some feedback before I order my parts.
A little back ground:
I am building a 1985 C4 corvette with a LS1 and 4L60E. My LS1/4L60E come by way of a wrecked 2001 Z28 with 60K miles. This will be a weekend car that will not spend anytime at the strip or track. I plan on having A/C and want the car to reliable. The only action this car will see is from a rolling start (30 – 70 mph).
Here is what I am thinking:
Stock bottom
243 Heads with lightweight valves
ARP Hex head bolts
The factory LS1 rocker arms (off my LS1)
Factory length rods
GM LS7 lifters
factory head gaskets
TSP Torquer V2 cam
LS1 Double roller timing set
Ported LS6 oil pump
LS6 intake
Coolant crossover pipes
160* Thermostat
Full length headers
Full flow mufflers (no cats)
3500 stall torque converter
Any thought on injectors, throttle body and MAF or will the factory 2001 F-body parts work?
Any guessestimates what kind of RWHP I will get with this setup?
Anything I should change?
Thanks,
A little back ground:
I am building a 1985 C4 corvette with a LS1 and 4L60E. My LS1/4L60E come by way of a wrecked 2001 Z28 with 60K miles. This will be a weekend car that will not spend anytime at the strip or track. I plan on having A/C and want the car to reliable. The only action this car will see is from a rolling start (30 – 70 mph).
Here is what I am thinking:
Stock bottom
243 Heads with lightweight valves
ARP Hex head bolts
The factory LS1 rocker arms (off my LS1)
Factory length rods
GM LS7 lifters
factory head gaskets
TSP Torquer V2 cam
LS1 Double roller timing set
Ported LS6 oil pump
LS6 intake
Coolant crossover pipes
160* Thermostat
Full length headers
Full flow mufflers (no cats)
3500 stall torque converter
Any thought on injectors, throttle body and MAF or will the factory 2001 F-body parts work?
Any guessestimates what kind of RWHP I will get with this setup?
Anything I should change?
Thanks,
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
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From: Warwick RI
Ok,I know this fall outside of the standard C4 topics, but I am looking for some feedback before I order my parts.
A little back ground:
I am building a 1985 C4 corvette with a LS1 and 4L60E. My LS1/4L60E come by way of a wrecked 2001 Z28 with 60K miles. This will be a weekend car that will not spend anytime at the strip or track. I plan on having A/C and want the car to reliable. The only action this car will see is from a rolling start (30 – 70 mph).
Here is what I am thinking:
Stock bottom
243 Heads with lightweight valves
ARP Hex head bolts
The factory LS1 rocker arms (off my LS1)
Factory length rods
GM LS7 lifters
factory head gaskets
TSP Torquer V2 cam
LS1 Double roller timing set
Ported LS6 oil pump
LS6 intake
Coolant crossover pipes
160* Thermostat
Full length headers
Full flow mufflers (no cats)
3500 stall torque converter
Any thought on injectors, throttle body and MAF or will the factory 2001 F-body parts work?
Any guessestimates what kind of RWHP I will get with this setup?
Anything I should change?
Thanks,
A little back ground:
I am building a 1985 C4 corvette with a LS1 and 4L60E. My LS1/4L60E come by way of a wrecked 2001 Z28 with 60K miles. This will be a weekend car that will not spend anytime at the strip or track. I plan on having A/C and want the car to reliable. The only action this car will see is from a rolling start (30 – 70 mph).
Here is what I am thinking:
Stock bottom
243 Heads with lightweight valves
ARP Hex head bolts
The factory LS1 rocker arms (off my LS1)
Factory length rods
GM LS7 lifters
factory head gaskets
TSP Torquer V2 cam
LS1 Double roller timing set
Ported LS6 oil pump
LS6 intake
Coolant crossover pipes
160* Thermostat
Full length headers
Full flow mufflers (no cats)
3500 stall torque converter
Any thought on injectors, throttle body and MAF or will the factory 2001 F-body parts work?
Any guessestimates what kind of RWHP I will get with this setup?
Anything I should change?
Thanks,
No thoughts but some advice on swaps...
Don't get discouraged when it doesn't just bolt in
That is what makes swaps so impressive, it takes some ingenuity to make it work. Over in the DC forum Raidmagic is doing this swap right now so you may want to stop by there, he will probably have the answers for you
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From: Denison Texas
No thoughts but some advice on swaps...
Don't get discouraged when it doesn't just bolt in That is what makes swaps so impressive, it takes some ingenuity to make it work. Over in the DC forum Raidmagic is doing this swap right now so you may want to stop by there, he will probably have the answers for you
Don't get discouraged when it doesn't just bolt in
That is what makes swaps so impressive, it takes some ingenuity to make it work. Over in the DC forum Raidmagic is doing this swap right now so you may want to stop by there, he will probably have the answers for you
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Louisville KY
A D44 rear if you don't have one already 
Just keep at the project when you start... i've been on mine for 3 years now. lol but hey, loss of jobs, moving multiple times, i'm still at it when I can. Glad to see another convert. If you want some info just search "ls1 swap" in the C4 tech forum... you will find an abundance of information in two threads.
Just keep at the project when you start... i've been on mine for 3 years now. lol but hey, loss of jobs, moving multiple times, i'm still at it when I can. Glad to see another convert. If you want some info just search "ls1 swap" in the C4 tech forum... you will find an abundance of information in two threads.
