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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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Car: 88 Trans am GTA
Engine: 2002 Ls1
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ls1 swap weight

just wondering if anyone knew about how much weight loss can be expected by swapping out an lg4 305 and t/5 for an ls1/t56 combo the car in an 84.
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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Re: ls1 swap weight

I wouldnt expect more than 100 lbs.

You lose weight with the block and heads, maybe 100-150 lbs.
You gain about 70 lbs with the T56.

Maybe a bit more if you are deleting a/c also.
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