LSX conversion
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Burning Brakes
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From: Atoka, TN
LSX conversion
Well, I decided to swap my 96 LT1 over to an LSX. I wanted to start my own thread to document what I'm doing and fish for answers from those that have done it. I have been digging thru LS1Tech searching for some answers and PM'ing members here. Ordered a harness yesterday. It will integrate with my 96 harness (I am sending them my stock harness so they can do the pinout/rewire). Theirs a bit of lead time before I need to send them mine, but I expect to start disassembly and parting out my LT1 at the end of next week.
I haven't found the engine, yet and am planning on using my stock transmission and 2800 stall TC that's in it.
If you see something I might have missed in this thread or some advise, fee free to post up.
I haven't found the engine, yet and am planning on using my stock transmission and 2800 stall TC that's in it.
If you see something I might have missed in this thread or some advise, fee free to post up.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,032
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From: Atoka, TN
Things I need to sort out:
Engine mount adapters.
Fuel system. ( I saw a thread that covers this )
Exhaust manifolds. (Planning on using stock C5 LS1 manifolds )
Flexplate/spacer set up ( I would like to find a bolt in flexplate that needs no spacer and has the correct TC bolt pattern for my current TC )
Cats
Power steering
Alt bracket ( I believe Holley sells the bracket I need )
Water pump
Crank pulley
LS1/2/6 manifold (stock or aftermarket)
Find a good deal on a low mileage engine! Not a major rush, but I need to find it and have it delivered to the house before 14Jan. ( I have to be back at work by then )
I am sure there is more... I will update this post as it occurs and emerges from the fog. Lol
Engine mount adapters.
Fuel system. ( I saw a thread that covers this )
Exhaust manifolds. (Planning on using stock C5 LS1 manifolds )
Flexplate/spacer set up ( I would like to find a bolt in flexplate that needs no spacer and has the correct TC bolt pattern for my current TC )
Cats
Power steering
Alt bracket ( I believe Holley sells the bracket I need )
Water pump
Crank pulley
LS1/2/6 manifold (stock or aftermarket)
Find a good deal on a low mileage engine! Not a major rush, but I need to find it and have it delivered to the house before 14Jan. ( I have to be back at work by then )
I am sure there is more... I will update this post as it occurs and emerges from the fog. Lol
Last edited by cmashark; Dec 27, 2013 at 11:34 PM.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
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From: Atoka, TN
Melting Slicks
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From: King George VA
I already did it on a 1996.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...ction-pix.html
I also have information on items that will occur down the road with swap as age sets in.
I updated the thread today. Im going to continue to tweek it til its a complete write up.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...ction-pix.html
I also have information on items that will occur down the road with swap as age sets in.
I updated the thread today. Im going to continue to tweek it til its a complete write up.
Last edited by fc_soldier; Dec 28, 2013 at 05:36 PM.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,032
Likes: 197
From: Atoka, TN
I already did it on a 1996.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...ction-pix.html
I also have information on items that will occur down the road with swap as age sets in.
I updated the thread today. Im going to continue to tweek it til its a complete write up.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...ction-pix.html
I also have information on items that will occur down the road with swap as age sets in.
I updated the thread today. Im going to continue to tweek it til its a complete write up.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,032
Likes: 197
From: Atoka, TN
I hope! I have conflicting stories about whether or not the TC bolt pattern will match the LS flexplate.
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Burning Brakes
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So I have read nearly every C4 LSX thread I could find. The one thing that keeps kicking me in the teeth is the LT1 PCM and the CCM.
Has anyone done this conversion, without the stock PCM, and kept all the functions of the stock gauges (minus the fuel average), the HVAC, and the airbags? I really don't want to keep the stock PCM in the car. I would love to know the input and output voltages of the CCM. Is it possible to remove the CCM? Would the require an entire rewire of the car?
V/r,
Chris
Has anyone done this conversion, without the stock PCM, and kept all the functions of the stock gauges (minus the fuel average), the HVAC, and the airbags? I really don't want to keep the stock PCM in the car. I would love to know the input and output voltages of the CCM. Is it possible to remove the CCM? Would the require an entire rewire of the car?
V/r,
Chris
