This is the beginning point of my upcoming LSX/T56 transplant. It's an 82 that originally came with the 4 cylinder. I replaced that with a 350 SBC in 92 and drove it that way till I blew it. I hope to begin soon and be posting progression pics. I provide 24 hr care for my son who was hit be a teenage driver and has been in a coma for the last 3.5 years, so it will be a slow build. If anyone has any comments, I welcome them.


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Enjoy the build!

 

Best of wishes for your son.

Maybe you can motivate me to switch to a LS1

 

I have enjoyed running the 350, but the potential for the LSX series really gets my attention, not to mention the all aluminum aspect of it.
I am looking forward to the build. My middle son and I have already pulled the front end and are ready to pull the motor and trans.

 

Id recommend doing the removal/install of the drivetrain from below. You dont know how much easier it is VS the traditional out the top method

 

simple

 

i also agree . the factory installed them from the bottom . 2 yrs. ago my 89 got "T" boned in the rt. rear , tore the rear completely off from the front of the car . i removed "K" member & tranny member with eng. & tranny all together from below . i did it by myself ( i'm now 71 ) , had offers of help but i refused . wanted to prove something i suppose . anyway it was very easy . BTW my old eng. now pushes a 51 phord P/U , T-5 in a 85 monte behind a zz4 . good luck .

 

I will probably take the advice. I have always used the traditional method (top), but I am going with a tubular K-member, so it will make it much easier.

 

Oh man sorry to hear about your son, that's terrible. How old is he?

What LSx engine do you plan on going with?

 

Best of luck with your swap and son. Hopefully everything turns out for the best buddy!

 

Damn, i didnt have any issues with from the top installation, if i had a lift i might drop one out the other way, but hell with that.(4th gen is different since the cowl covers half the motor)

 

I appreciate the thoughts and questions about my son. We have a website that tells his story and gives updates on his recovery if anyone is interested. http://www.pray4hayden.com
If you will sign the guestbook, it places you on a list that receives updates through email each time an update is posted.
I am more or less doing this build as a tribute to him, as he was tremendously interested in building cars with me.