OK-So I am wierd
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OK-So I am wierd
I have an 03 H/C coupe and a 1961 383 original appearing car. The 61 is a bit-- to drive as it has a 'glide and 3500 stall convertor. I just happen to have an LS1 and 4L60 from a 99 Camaro in the shop. Though I'd arrange a wedding with the 61. Question-Does anyone know of a shop that offers a kit to do this? Motor mounts, etc? Goal is to leave the 61 stock appearing but with new drivetrain. It already has a 9" ford (sorry) rear end. I am considering a new front suspension pkg but car has original (except for disc brakes) now. Any one help? ;)
[Modified by dmarks1961, 3:45 PM 3/8/2004]
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Re: OK-So I am wierd (dmarks1961)
I think it will be AWESOME Don! I have seen several later-model suspension mods done to early vettes with great results.
LS1-61.....the project begins! :cool: :thumbs:
LS1-61.....the project begins! :cool: :thumbs:
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Re: OK-So I am wierd (dmarks1961)
This months issue of Corvette Fever has 2 good articles about LS1 transplants into early years. One a 62, and the other is about a shop that does this as a specialty. :cheers:
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Re: OK-So I am wierd (dmarks1961)
I don't remember the guys name, but a forum member is swapping one into a C3.
The physical mounting is pretty much just a matter of making adaptor plates for the mounts, and modifying the crossmember.
Wiring is a whole different ball game as is fuel system. Rock Valley makes tanks and you can get a harness from Painless, but they only work with 98 f-body computers.
I am building a ls6 for my 99 FRC, and the LS1 that comes out will go into my 69 Camaro.
The physical mounting is pretty much just a matter of making adaptor plates for the mounts, and modifying the crossmember.
Wiring is a whole different ball game as is fuel system. Rock Valley makes tanks and you can get a harness from Painless, but they only work with 98 f-body computers.
I am building a ls6 for my 99 FRC, and the LS1 that comes out will go into my 69 Camaro.
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Re: OK-So I am wierd (Nimrod)
Doesn't sound weird to me. Sounds pretty cool! Please keep us posted. :thumbs:
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