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Old 10-06-2009, 03:56 PM   #1
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LT1 Conversion into 92 Camaro

I found a 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood at a local junkyard with an LT1 in it for only $250.00 for the complete engine and wiring harness/ecm. I was wanting to know the differences between the LT1 in the caddy and an LT1 in a camaro. I know the caddy has cast iron heads and the camaro has aluminum. Also, would I be able to use my 700r4 with it?
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Old 10-06-2009, 07:56 PM   #2
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Re: LT1 Conversion into 92 Camaro

The camaro got a little bigger cam also other than that they are the same LT1. You can use your 700R but not the cheapest way to go.You need a 93 throttle bracket. You need a 93 tv cable. You need a 93 throttle body or you can have a stud bolted to your tb, lock-up kit for a 700r4.
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Old 10-06-2009, 10:04 PM   #3
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Re: LT1 Conversion into 92 Camaro

TCI is supposed to have a somewhat new product that eliminates the TV cable from a 700R4 and applies the correct pressure all the time. I would think it would be cheaper than a 93 tv cable bracket, 93 t.b., 93 tv cable, depending on if you buy a new t.b.

I don't know whether or not the new TCI product works great or not.
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Old 10-06-2009, 10:41 PM   #4
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Re: LT1 Conversion into 92 Camaro

Most of those parts can be sourced for under $100

I dont get how TCI can make a part that controls hydraulic pressure based on the throttle position/load WITHOUT a trans to TB cable. Next i dont get why one would need that as a new TV cable is $40
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I heard the constant pressure was bad on the trans. Could be wrong
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Old 10-06-2009, 11:26 PM   #6
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Re: LT1 Conversion into 92 Camaro

OK. The whole car itself is still sittin their so in theory I could just get the tv cable and what not off that car right?
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Old 10-14-2009, 04:53 PM   #7
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Re: LT1 Conversion into 92 Camaro

Well the engine idea is scrapped as of right now, the guy that runs the junkyard was trying to screw me over. I went in to take another look at the engine with my friend and when i walked out he started talking about the engine being shot, not realizing that my friend was with me. So i took the oil pan off the bottom of the engine only to get rained on with metal shards galore, so there goes that idea.
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Old 11-08-2009, 10:10 PM   #8
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Re: LT1 Conversion into 92 Camaro

Found a LT1 from a 1994 camaro with only 80,000 on it. Comes with harness and computer for only $500. I havta remove it myself but at least Ill know it runs good before I take it out.

I'm gonna go look at it this weekend and hopefully its not someone tryin to pull wool over my eyes again
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