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Jul 23, 2011 | 11:07 PM

TA-Rocks

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Car: 87 GTA, 99 VFR800

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LS1 confused

I Don t quite understand the LS1 upgrade idea yet. How will i find the LS1 parts?
DO I get a donor from the salvage yards?
I just need some help understanding where I start the research.
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Jul 24, 2011 | 06:59 AM

JamesC

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Re: LS1 confused

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Originally Posted by TA-Rocks

I Don t quite understand the LS1 upgrade idea yet. How will i find the LS1 parts? DO I get a donor from the salvage yards?
I just need some help understanding where I start the research.

If you want a kit, try here:

http://www.flynbye.com/catalog/i47.html

If not, the above will at least provide a pic and info of parts you'll need from the bone yard. You'll have to have rotors cut down for hubs. A search should provide a ton of info.

JamesC

Jul 24, 2011 | 08:18 AM

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Re: LS1 confused

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Originally Posted by TA-Rocks

"LS1 brakes" is really a misnomer. As LS1 engines came in several vehicles. The "LS1 brakes" refers to the 1998 through 2002 Camaro & Firebird brakes. They are a decent set up.

More info on brake upgrades can be found here:

http://www.lukeskaff.com/car/brakes/...e_options.html

RBob.