LS1 Conversion?
Elite Torch Red Member
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
It's been done, but I forget who.
I've been thinking about it, but no cash right now.
I've been thinking about it, but no cash right now.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Pedro CA
it can be done - some issues:
1) The engine is not dimentionally compatible with the SBC. Requires special motor mounts.
2) There is no way to fit the ZF6 to it. However, the T56 can be adapted to fit, but it requires much customization.
It will not be a cheap conversion... not much change from $5000.00.
1) The engine is not dimentionally compatible with the SBC. Requires special motor mounts.
2) There is no way to fit the ZF6 to it. However, the T56 can be adapted to fit, but it requires much customization.
It will not be a cheap conversion... not much change from $5000.00.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Anderson South Carolina
A C-4 (85-88) showed up this weekend at an autocross in Anderson SC that had a LS1 engine. The installation was made by the Carolina Rod Shop in Greenville SC. If you want me to will get you a contact number.
vettmike
Anderson SC
vettmike
Anderson SC
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From: altered state
St. Jude Donor '05
Not that I could afford it right now, but I'd be curious to know-especially w/the wiring. Those LS1's run hard stock and make some stupid amounts of power w/mods. Best part is, they are getting cheaper and cheaper. I'll take a 6.0, please! 
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Charleston SC
This will answer a lot of your questions. While it may geared to F-body much of the info will be the same.
http://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/show...hreadid=157243
http://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/show...hreadid=157243
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