ls1 + trans swap
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ls1 + trans swap
hey guys i got a ls1 and trans to go with it i have an 84 trans am what i need to know is can i use my orignal engine mounts and trans mount and if it will all mount up easy as pie and if i can use my driveshaft or if id have to get custom everything
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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
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Can we assume the engine and trans came out of an f-body?
There is a sticky in the top section of this forum (now the LTX/LSX engine swap sub-forum, where this belongs) with the basics of the swap.
You can use your original engine mounts if you get or fabricate adapter plates that bolt onto the LS1 engine, and you are willing to not use the factory LS1 AC compressor.
Transmission mount will either need an aftermarket piece, or be modified.
Driveshafts are the same length whether 3rd gen (TH700 or T5) or 4th gen. There are different varieties of steel and aluminum driveshafts that are the same length, though.
Can we assume the engine and trans came out of an f-body?
There is a sticky in the top section of this forum (now the LTX/LSX engine swap sub-forum, where this belongs) with the basics of the swap.
You can use your original engine mounts if you get or fabricate adapter plates that bolt onto the LS1 engine, and you are willing to not use the factory LS1 AC compressor.
Transmission mount will either need an aftermarket piece, or be modified.
Driveshafts are the same length whether 3rd gen (TH700 or T5) or 4th gen. There are different varieties of steel and aluminum driveshafts that are the same length, though.
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