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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-19-2009, 01:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 778
Posted By LT1-86

Re: Transmission problems and questions

yes i have been to perfomabuilt many times. I would love to get one of your products but its way out of my budget right now. ALso I really dont think anyone beats your warranty and rebuild.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-17-2009, 10:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 778
Posted By LT1-86

Re: Transmission problems and questions

I am currently in NAS Patuxent river, MD southern maryland. But I will be up in Lake Orion MI in mid july for about 2 weeks.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-17-2009, 06:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 778
Posted By LT1-86

Re: Transmission problems and questions

My main concern is since the th400 is working with LT1 does that mean 700r4 will work? I have never dealt with the 400 so im not too sure how they work? I would like to get either a 700r4 or a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-16-2009, 08:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 778
Posted By LT1-86

Re: Transmission problems and questions

Yes TC is for torque converter. Yeah I know they should be bolted togther. The guy I bought it from did some backwards/shady Maint to it. Thats one reason yeah I have to get another crossmember,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-16-2009, 07:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 778
Posted By LT1-86

Re: Transmission problems and questions

I think im going to to the TC and Flexplate just so that I can get on the road and usable for now. Im just wondering what other problems could come up with the TC and flexplate freespining.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-15-2009, 05:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 778
Posted By LT1-86

Re: Transmission problems and questions

Allright Im about to by a new TC, flexplate and crossmember ('cause the jerry rigged the stock one to work). I was wondering what else could be wrong with it. 'could the input shaft or any of the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-08-2009, 09:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 778
Posted By LT1-86

Re: Transmission problems and questions

well I know I have to get a new TC and flexplate since they are welded togther. The main reason Why I threw up the other options is mainly since I have to remove the tranny anyways would those be...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-06-2009, 07:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 778
Posted By LT1-86

Re: Transmission problems and questions

Yes I can move it myself. At first I thought it was the starter so I removed it and got it tested and it worked fine. So I cleaned it up thinking a possible bad connection. When I went to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-06-2009, 03:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 311
Posted By LT1-86

Re: Need some help!!!!

There is a rubber/ poly bushing (bracket) that goes onto the tail housing and you bolt the torque arm into that. you can get them from jegs/summit. I beleive the stock ones are riveted on.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-06-2009, 02:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 778
Posted By LT1-86

Transmission problems and questions

I have a 86 with a '96 lt1 and a turbo 400 behind it. As of know all that I know is wrong with is that the flexplate and TC is free spinning. I am trying to decide on what to do.

1st option...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-15-2009, 04:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 925
Posted By LT1-86

Re: Transmission question

thanks man thats gonna help out alot.
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-15-2009, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 925
Posted By LT1-86

Re: Transmission question

well i just realized something when i went to my local junkyard. How do I identify a 96-97 4l60e. I understand that 4l60e should be cast into the case. or should i just go somewhere else that has...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-13-2009, 01:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 925
Posted By LT1-86

Re: Transmission question

well today i looked at the tranny crossmember. It looks like they didnt screw up the mounting for the stock cross member too bad. But i did also notice a nice lil puddle of fluid underneath the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-11-2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 925
Posted By LT1-86

Re: Transmission question

i just want to clarify i should get a 95 96 97 4l60e. now should i get one from a b-body since thats what my motor came out of. or would anyone from those years work as long as i get the f-body...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-11-2009, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 879
Posted By LT1-86

Re: Flexplate/converter problem

yes thats correct. i believe it is the flexplate though. I havent yet tried to see if the motor truns by the harmonic balancer. to see if the crank is gone.
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-11-2009, 04:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 925
Posted By LT1-86

Re: Transmission question

First off thanks for all the help. i know this board isnt really for this but i wasnt getting to much out of the tranny threads.

I guess this weekend im gonna hit the local junkyards and see...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-10-2009, 11:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 925
Posted By LT1-86

re: Transmission question

is the tail shaft housing a different length? 'cause im just planning on buying an aftermarket crossmember. though it my just come down to price.
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-10-2009, 10:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 925
Posted By LT1-86

re: Transmission question

i believe that the car is OBDII it has the 4 connector PCM and has a MAF. I dont think the harness is to hacked up 'cause the wiring is a mess and there are alot of loose connectors laying around. I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-10-2009, 10:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 925
Posted By LT1-86

re: Transmission question

yes the motor came from a 91c caprice. but the dude put in a th400. and somehow got it to work. and ill just the work that was done is really shitty. like the trans crossmember is the stock one...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-10-2009, 10:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 925
Posted By LT1-86

re: Transmission question

where can i verify on the block what year the motor is?
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-10-2009, 10:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 925
Posted By LT1-86

re: Transmission question

well now im a lil confused. so would the 96 b body fit in the 3rd gen? i could understand a trcuk/suv tranny not fitting but what would the difference be between a b/f body car?

and for the v6...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-10-2009, 08:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 925
Posted By LT1-86

Transmission question

I was wondering if there is any specific 4l60e i should pic up. If i get one from a v6 camaro is the bell housing the only thing i need to change? or should i just stick with trying on getting a V8...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-10-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 285
Posted By LT1-86

4l60e swap?

Allright i just pruchased an 86 camaro with a LT1 swap done to it. But the guy that did put in a 400 trans. and ill just say that the work that was done isnt the best. pretty much everything is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-09-2009, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 879
Posted By LT1-86

Re: Flexplate/converter problem

yes that does help. but when the guy did the swap on this thing he put in a th400. they also made there own cross member with some pipe and welds. i think im just gonna see if i can find a cheap...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-08-2009, 04:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 576
Posted By LT1-86

Re: Speedometer Problem

i would do visual on all the wiring make sure you dont have a short or a open somewhere. did you clean up the connection up at all when you changed out the sensor? Did you just check the amp or did...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-08-2009, 02:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 689
Posted By LT1-86

Re: new owner

any ideas what happened, or what would of caused this?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-08-2009, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 879
Posted By LT1-86

Re: Flexplate/converter problem

i thinking almost worst case here. when i pull the tranny and where the flexplate bolts up ot the crank is ok. i was wondering what tranny i should get. a 700r4 or a 4l60e. there is a lt1 in the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-08-2009, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 879
Posted By LT1-86

Flexplate/converter problem

i just bought a 86 with a lt1/th400 swap done to it. the day after i drove it home. it wouldnt start any more so i took out the starter got it tested and cleaned it up. it wasnt the starter when i...
Forum: Body
03-07-2009, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By LT1-86

Re: hood prob

the hood does releasefine and easily. i have to pull up on the hood by the hinges so that the hood wont hit the windshields wipers. its nit that its hard it a clearance issue
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-07-2009, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 689
Posted By LT1-86

Re: new owner

well i just found out i have bigger problems than wiring. i thought the starter went out. so i took it out and got it tested and it works fine. so after i cleaned it up, i went to install it. ...
Forum: Body
03-07-2009, 01:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By LT1-86

Re: hood prob

well i just but this one and it had a engine swap done and there are no hood shocks installed. so im guessing they didnt install the hood correctly.
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-07-2009, 11:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 689
Posted By LT1-86

Re: new owner

oh and will a 3rd gen radiator work or should i get one for a f-body w/the lt1. cause i think they used the caprice's. the one thats in there seems a lil to wide and tall. they also have the fans...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-07-2009, 11:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 689
Posted By LT1-86

Re: new owner

thats what i was thinking of doing is getting a f-body wiring harnes for the lt1 and maybe one for the 86 and just make one up and then take it all out and hook up the complete new one. im also...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-06-2009, 03:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 689
Posted By LT1-86

Re: new owner

and what is the purpose of this?
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-06-2009, 03:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 689
Posted By LT1-86

Re: new owner

this area is my main concern
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-06-2009, 03:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 689
Posted By LT1-86

Re: new owner

ok i finally was able to go out and get some decent pics. we had a bit of a winter storm in the begining of the week. so here are some pics of the mess any help of where to put the stuff and or what...
Forum: Body
03-06-2009, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By LT1-86

hood prob

i just bought aqnew 86 and the hood wont open unless if i pull up on the back of the hood by the hinges. I figure that the alignment is off? i was wondering is there a certain way that the hinges...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-01-2009, 01:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 689
Posted By LT1-86

new owner

Ive just pruchased a 86 camaro with a lt1 swap. it was a original 305 the motor was swaped with a 96 lt1 out of a police packaged caprice. the motor runs fine and all but it looks like it was just...
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