how hard of a swap is the ls1
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Car: 85 camaro z28
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how hard of a swap is the ls1
how hard is the ls1 to swap in? i have replaced a 305, it was a pain but not to bad. is it alot harder to get the motor to fit? 383 vs ls1 price and long term engine lasting is a concern.
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Re: how hard of a swap is the ls1
the 383 will bolt right in and use all your factory accessories, engine mounts wiring ect.
the ls1 will require aftermarket motor mounts, maybe a k-member, different trans, trans crossmember, you probably cant use any of you accessories, you have to re-do all the wiring and use the harness from a 4th gen f-body.
Its a LOT more work, but they results can be very impressive, if you have the knowledge to complete the job.
the ls1 will require aftermarket motor mounts, maybe a k-member, different trans, trans crossmember, you probably cant use any of you accessories, you have to re-do all the wiring and use the harness from a 4th gen f-body.
Its a LOT more work, but they results can be very impressive, if you have the knowledge to complete the job.
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Re: how hard of a swap is the ls1
I'm finishing mine up this weekend, been working on it for the past 3-4 weeks off and on, it is alot of work, but I would have to say more time consuming then anything else, also you can make a stock LS1 with heads and cam or even just the right cam and boltons out perform a 383 and you'll still get 25 MPG Highway, let's see that 383 do that, I also have a 98 Formula LS1 and love it!!!! All in all when you look at it, it's all just a bunch of nuts and bolts.
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Re: how hard of a swap is the ls1
the 383 will bolt right in and use all your factory accessories, engine mounts wiring ect.
the ls1 will require aftermarket motor mounts, maybe a k-member, different trans, trans crossmember, you probably cant use any of you accessories, you have to re-do all the wiring and use the harness from a 4th gen f-body.
Its a LOT more work, but they results can be very impressive, if you have the knowledge to complete the job.
the ls1 will require aftermarket motor mounts, maybe a k-member, different trans, trans crossmember, you probably cant use any of you accessories, you have to re-do all the wiring and use the harness from a 4th gen f-body.
Its a LOT more work, but they results can be very impressive, if you have the knowledge to complete the job.
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