LTX and LSX Putting LT1s, LS1s, and their variants into Third Gens is becoming more popular. This board is for those who are doing and have done the swaps so they can discuss all of their technical aspects including repairs, swap info, and performance upgrades.

A bittersweet swap

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-28-2016, 02:14 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
alex722607's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Clark NJ
Posts: 877
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Car: 1988 Pontiac Transam GTA Notchback
Engine: 2003 Chevy 5.3 Vortec (325 cu)
Transmission: 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.27
A bittersweet swap

Hi all, I've been dormant for a good portion of the year. Some of you in this section may have heard of the wreck that prior to January was my build. It was a 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA (notchback). It was rearended by some lady and the frame buckled and was beyond the point of repair, with damage extending past the trunk floor pan. I decided to switch generations for my LS motor that I had in the car. I picked up a 99 firebird base that didn't run but was clean and rust free but with some panels in need of a paint job. I intend to swap the v6 in the 99 for my baby LS1. I have most of all the parts I need, but I wanted to run it past the forum to make sure.
I have the entire front suspension and engine mounts from an 02 Trans am
I have the entire exhaust for an ls1 in a 4th gen
I have the throttle cable and throttle/brake pedal assembly from a 99-02 transam
I have my 5.3 which was basically put together with all the parts from an ls1 and the 88 was modded to work with the ls1 fans and radiator, and a/c system.
I have the 4th gen harness and have to mod it to work with a 4 th gen again and I have a spare 4 th gen cluster for a Trans am. Will add pics when I get back to jersey Monday.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
THIRDGEN87
Interior Parts Wanted
14
08-24-2023 01:01 PM
xbazzarex
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11
08-27-2016 07:18 PM
Mattis
LTX and LSX
2
04-20-2016 09:36 PM
ars2pd
Tech / General Engine
5
04-12-2016 01:33 PM
92firebirdchris
Interior
0
03-13-2016 04:54 PM



Quick Reply: A bittersweet swap



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:32 AM.