Roadmaster LT1 Swap
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From: Colonie
Car: 87 Iroc,00 Buick Regal LS
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: TH700R4
Axle/Gears: ?
Hey was wondering I have recently aquired a 96 Buick roadmaster with a 5.7 LT1 wanted to know I have a 87iroc with a 305 tpi thinking of swaping I know its guna be a job but its an LT1 any idea if this is guna work I have to change the ecm right
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Made this its own thread (didn't belong where you posted it).
Read the stickies on LT1 swaps at the top of the forum.
Read the stickies on LT1 swaps at the top of the forum.
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From: Davisburg, MI
Car: 87 Evoluzione, 84 TransAm, 05 GTO
Engine: LT1, L98, LS2
Transmission: (2) T56 & (1) 700R4
Axle/Gears: Moser 12-bolt w/3.73 & Stock
I'd keep the TPI motor before swapping in an iron headed LT1.
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From: Kent, WA
Car: 83 z28
Engine: boat anchor 305 (ex CFI)
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 10 bolt
The only thing I have heard is that the Lt1's from the b body's need the balancer and belt setup from the vette or F body in order to fit into the bay properly,everything else should be a simple affair.
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