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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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Common LT1 Swap Questions And Answers

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IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS SWAP, DON'T POST THEM IN THE "ENGINE SWAP" FORUM. WE HAVE A SUBFORUM FOR YOUR QUESTIONS.https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-lsx/

What's some basic information of the LT1? What vehicles had LT1's?
LT1 wikipedia

Where do I begin looking up information on LT1 swaps?

The Not-So Definitive LT1 Swap Guide (By thirdgen.org member: TexasLT1)
Swaping LT1 1993
Swaping LT1 93 Part 2

Wiring Q&A:
The LT1 Wiring For Dummies Thread

Shoebox(LT1 wiring schematics, mostly 1995 Camaro Wiring):

Shoebox

Some thirdgen wiring (links are from the thirdgen.org tech articles section):

1985 Wiring Diagrams
1986 Wiring Diagrams

What about LT1 Power Steering Lines?

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/lt...power+steering
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/lt...power+steering

What about LT1 Fuel Lines?

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/lt...ght=fuel+lines

How do I keep the A/C?
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/lt...ompressor.html

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/lt...ing-lt1-c.html

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/lt...t1-c-pics.html


What headers should i get?
82-92 Firebird/Camaro Headers, with at least 1 5/8" primary tube diameter
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/lt...hlight=headers

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/lt...hlight=headers

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/lt...hlight=headers

Where can I send the PCM(LT1 computer) for programming/tuning?
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/lt...ghlight=madz28

What about Laptop Tuning or tuning the PCM by myself?
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-...op-tuning.html

How do I make the 700R4 work with the '94-up LT1?

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-lsx/381273-lt1-700r4.html

Any good links for LTX troubleshooting?:
LT1 Diagrams/Schematics: Shoebox
www.camaroz28.com's LT1/LT4 Forum

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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
I'm making this a sticky in the Engine Swap parent forum. I'll close it, if you'd like to add to it, PM Firebat and me.
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
More wiring threads:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-...p-3rd-gen.html

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-...rt-finish.html

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-...formation.html

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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Re: Common LT1 Swap Questions And Answers

Torque specs (thanks to member ericjon262):

http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/fbody/torquespecs.htm
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