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Apr 17, 2002 | 05:23 PM

CamaroFreak85

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LS1 swap questions

I sure there is someone who asked this question already. i was thinking about getting a LS1 with a six speed out of a wrecked camaro. I was wondering how hard it would be and what it would take. i have a decent amount of know how but not sure on this swap. what do i need to change or get i have an 85 SC with a 305 V8. Any help with this would be helpful. I need to decided the LS1 or just go with the Carb 350. Thanks

Apr 17, 2002 | 06:06 PM

ede

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moved to the swap board, also try doing a search or scrolling down the page

Apr 18, 2002 | 12:30 PM

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Carbed 350 setup will be much cheaper and much less headache. Check the link at the sticky post on top of the board about LS1's, or do a search.

Apr 21, 2002 | 09:31 PM

wm_sorg

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From: Annandale, VA

Car: 1991 Formula Firebird

Engine: 2001 LS1 Modded

Transmission: 2001 4L60E Yank SS3600 TC

It has been done. I forgot the guys name who did it. Swap will require farbicating motormounts and lots of ca$h. I considered doing this, however I am going to wait until someone makes a kit.

Jun 30, 2002 | 10:32 PM

Ted J

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Quote:

Originally posted by wm_sorg
It has been done. I forgot the guys name who did it. Swap will require farbicating motormounts and lots of ca$h. I considered doing this, however I am going to wait until someone makes a kit.

Does somebody make a kit to swap a LT1 into a 3rd Gen? The way you typed that makes it sound like they do so that's why I ask.

Ted

Jul 1, 2002 | 04:32 PM

urcuddleboy

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LS1_LS6 Retrofit in your 82-92 camaro firebird

Last edited by urcuddleboy; Feb 18, 2016 at 01:40 PM.

Jul 1, 2002 | 10:14 PM

wm_sorg

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From: Annandale, VA

Car: 1991 Formula Firebird

Engine: 2001 LS1 Modded

Transmission: 2001 4L60E Yank SS3600 TC

Ted,

I am not aware of any kits out there yet. I wish someone would make one. Let me know what you come up with.

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Jul 2, 2002 | 10:47 AM

urbman

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it's not that hard to do... I do it everyday

Sooo...
Your top ten tips ?
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Jul 2, 2002 | 11:16 AM

kevinc

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Re: LS1_LS6 Retrofit in your 82-92 camaro firebird

Quote:

Originally posted by urcuddleboy
it's not that hard to do... I do it everyday and if you need it done let me know and i will take an apointment for your project..

Do you sell the engine mounts? Your turn-key swap service sounds neat, but MO is pretty far for me and I'm interested in doing the swap myself.

There is probably a good market for you selling the swap "kit" for customers like me. Think it over and post a parts list and price if you're interested.