Im planing on doing the LS1 swap but the problem is that i live in cali. And there is alot of stupid stuff that i have to follow. So is it really worth it for the entire swap or should i go LT1 or even a TPI motor?

 

I'm not sure how anyone else can answer that question for you, except to say the opinions I've seen voiced here indicate all the LS1 guys love the results.

 

I know that im going to love the results. for sure but the thing is that can this swap be possible in the state of califronia cause of all the laws?? will i need to put in the 4th gen evap system and fuel tank in order to pass smog??

 

Okay, I assumed you knew what needed to be swapped over in order to be blessed by Kalifornia.

Everything.

Well, not the fuel tank itself, but otherwise, all the emissions related controls and equipment.

Then you have it checked by a motor change referee who applies a new barcode for future emissions checks.

 

so then it wont be that hard to do then with cali laws. You think i should go ask a referee to ask him what i would need to pass smog? thanks alot Bro for all the help? Does all the LS1 motors come with the emission stuff?

 

The engine/equipment will have to come out of a passenger car. There are some LS-type engines that are in light trucks that wouldn't cut it.

You might have to have an idea what year the donor system was, but the ref should be able to go over it with you.

 

hey thanks for your help bro. i was confuesd about it till you gave me the answer. Im going to find a referee here in town and see what he says. Thanks again!!!

 

I've heard that they do require the transmission from the donor system as well.

 

Does it have to be from the same donor where i got the ls1? So i guess i couldnt use my 700r4 huh? But are the Ls1 auto trannys almost the samething? I was planning on putting an T-56

 

The T56 from the LS1's are different than the ones from the LT1's and the auto tranny's are different as well. They are a fully electronic (4L60E) tranny which the PCM controls the shifting of it unlike the 4L60 and 700R4.

 

so then its a good idea to get the tranny with the Ls1 huh? all one package. thanks alot guys for you help on this question i had. Im really looking forward to this swap. I know its not going to be easy but i think i will manage. Thanks to you guys on this website!!