ls1 swap
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From: fresno ca
Car: 89 IROC-Z
Engine: 6.2 LS3
Transmission: MN12 T56 GTO
Axle/Gears: 3.73
ls1 swap
i want to do a ls1 in my iroc and i need to know everything that is needed to dp and a ls1 swap in my camaro.
motor mount
harness smog (smog im in calfornia)
i need everything and some estimates
thanks in advance..
motor mount
harness smog (smog im in calfornia)
i need everything and some estimates
thanks in advance..
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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
First, check the LS1 swap sticky in the top section of this forum (I moved this to the LSX and LTX engine swap sub-forum) for the basics of the LS1 swap.
You will need to go through the California "motor change" process. They will take the information about your engine (year, model, etc.) and determine what emissions equipment you need, then inspect your car for the installation and operation of that equipment. If that is satisfactory, they'll give you a new barcode and bless you until your next required test/inspection. After that, you can take it to a "regular" test station.
You will need all of the equipment that was installed from the factory in the car the engine is to have come from. That will include the computer, catalytic converters, EGR & A.I.R. systems, evap system (part of the fuel tank and engine), sensors (O2 et al), and even the OBD II connector. You can use aftermarket parts if they are C.A.R.B. certified.
Cost is a crap shoot. First, you need the parts from a donor car. If you aren't going to be doing the installation yourself, a shop is going to charge an arm and a leg to do this custom work - probably more than a 4th gen would cost you.
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From: Beloeil, Quebec
Car: IROC-Z
Engine: LSx
Transmission: T56
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Re: ls1 swap
Five7kid, Im very impressed by your patience writing all this and informing this guy about what has been covered a billion times. I feel that if someone isnt even willing to search a bit on its own, hes not ready for this swap. Hats off to you sir :chug:
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From: fresno ca
Car: 89 IROC-Z
Engine: 6.2 LS3
Transmission: MN12 T56 GTO
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: ls1 swap
so what are u saying , that u think i have not researched this or what
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From: WI,USA
Car: 89 FORMULA 350, 91 Z28 Convertible
Engine: ls1, LB9
Transmission: t56, Auto
Axle/Gears: S60/ 3.73
Re: ls1 swap
well thats my take on what he wrote 
anyway there are lists here that go into alot of detail. I would be happy to give you info on any specific item you dont understand or the details seem to be unclear

anyway there are lists here that go into alot of detail. I would be happy to give you info on any specific item you dont understand or the details seem to be unclear
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Car: 1990 Firebird
Engine: 6.0L LQ4
Transmission: 4L60E 4000 Stall
Axle/Gears: 3.23 G80 (01 TA)
Re: ls1 swap
Give the dude a break! He only has 17 posts! Good luck with your swap man, there is alot of useful info here and the people are generally nice and willing to assist you!
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