ll-84camaro-ll

ok guys turns out i wont really have the time to do the swap myself......well i have the time but it would take to long seing as it is my daily driven car for the time being and would like to know what kindof proces i would be looking at and if anybody know anyone around the area that wont charge a arm and a leg... also i will throw in my 305tpi and 700r4 trans if anybody knows anyone around the area

Klortho

To have someone install, you are probably looking at 5-6 grand, maybe more. You could save about 3 grand if you do it yourself. I have close to 4 grand in mine, but 3k of it was for the motor/tranny combo.

As for the time being down, since I've done the swap twice I could probably pull it off in a couple of weekends if everything was there and ready and nothing else had to be done.

As for a shop doing it, you may be looking at a month, maybe a little less.

ll-84camaro-ll

holy **** thats alot.... im tempted 2 try it myself with that kindof price... also what parts will i need besides the motor and 6 speed trans accessories, computer and wiring harness.... as far as clutch,clutch pedels,manual console plate,fabbed fuel lines and radiator hose etc....

3rdGenSS

your not all that far from me.. you get the parts and need some help let me know.. im like an hr or hr and a half from you..

net_coma

iTrader: (3)

I was thinking of doing an ls1 swap into my 88 and had the same questions about having the swap done by a shop. If you go to the regional board you can read some about the place that is doing this work in Houston. I called the shop and inquired about the cost if I located the engine I wanted and took car and engine to the shop. The estimat/guess was $2500. I made arrangements today for an LT1 and have decided to do the swap myself. I decided that it would be a better project if I did the work. The only concern I have is sorting out the wires but there are a couple of people in my area that may be able to head me in the right direction...cpl diagrams a meter cpl cans of beer and it should work out.

jagevileye21

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Due to time constraints I also did some price checking and I guy at the performance shop quoted me $2000, but I said the hell with it and I will be finishing it up sometime this May.

Jay

Psycho_91Camaro

Holy shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit that better come with the Mechanics 19 year old daughter on the side!!! or else I would rather have my uneducated self install it. I got a mechanic who will do it for 1 grand!!!!!!!! All I have to to do is have everything and I mean everything ready for him to install.

chomp

I was just about to make this same thread.

I'm thinking about getting an LS1 Fbody or GTO and also considering swapping in an LT1/LS1.


So one guys says $5000 and other said $1000.... hmmmm.

I would probably pay up to $2500 if they did a good job, but it seems like it would be hard to do unless you've done it with a 3rd gen before.. espeically with the Ls1. It's not like dropping it in an older car with no wiring/computer issues to work out.

Crazy Firebird Kid

Just remember you generally get what you pay for. You'll probably get a quality install with people who know what they are doing if you pay the 5 grand. You'll probably get a half *** thrown together mess for a grand. Of course there are exceptions to every rule, but generally speaking this is the case.

Mlanzo

iTrader: (1)

All of these prices are not bad at all. I don't think I would pay less than 3000 for someone to install my motor. Its your motor, the thing that makes the car move. If your not going to do it yourself, then save the money and let a reputable shop do the install for you. I am in NY and everything is expensive. I will be installing a ZZ4 with a TPI and I will do it myself over time.