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LS-1 and 6 speed in 3rd gen. Anyone done it and how much for the complete job?

Old Apr 28, 2002 | 12:09 AM
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LS-1 and 6 speed in 3rd gen. Anyone done it and how much for the complete job?

I've kinda got an itch to throw this combo in my 92 Z. I can get a complete drivetrain out of a newer camaro with the ls1 and 6 speed. What kinda parts will I have to purchase to make it work? My car is a automatic. Will the exhaust and clutch pedal assemblies work off the newer camaro?
What will this cost me without labor since it will be done by me?
Anyone done it and have pics?
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Old Apr 28, 2002 | 12:42 AM
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if your thinking about selling the car i wouldnt do it...i hear the lt1 swap is easier im sure all the electronics in the ls1 would be hard but im assuming its possible
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Old Apr 28, 2002 | 08:59 AM
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First if you check the motor swap board theres a sticky up top that links to some posts about it.

Secondly I've been researching it myself. The engine and trans can be gotten fairly cheap off of Ebay. Painless Wiring makes a harness now for 97-98 LS1's whicfh removes the VATS and other unnecessary stuff. Street and Perfromance makes adapters for the motor mounts. Skulte has the T-56 trans mount. To me I don't think it's too tough of a job with all of this stuff taken care of. The first people who did it had a bitch of a time cause they were the first but looks like the aftermarket has really helped tackle the toughest issues.

I may end up doing this come winter.
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