I have a 1988 GTA with a L98 and 700R4 and would like to install a 1998 LS1. Any information or links would help.

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For starters you will need a complete engine (block, intake, harness, ecm, ignition, and so on) you will also need the trans. Will this have AC? Its kinda like doing a V4/6 swap to a V8... you are better off buying a doner car. I think you need to fab some engine mounts, but i am not sure.

 

I have purchased a complete lift out from a salvage yard. A 1998 LS1 engine, trans, wiring, computor and all exc.

 

I was just wondering how much they charged you for all of that?

 

Let me throw out a guess before he answers

Somewhere between 3-4000

 

One of our junkyards here got a totaled 97 T/A and I asked about the price on the lt1 just for the sake of asking. I really couldnt afford it right now. They wanted either 4000 or 4500. I thought that this might be high for an lt1. That was all wiring computer and tranny.

Ben

 

http://www.fbody.com/members/LS1IROCZ1/
Here is my new website about the ls1 to 3rd gen swap.
it includes dyno charts, lots of pics, and a description of how I did it.

 

Wow Good job, Thats awesome

 

I dont think i am even smart enough to do that swap, lol. good job man.

 

I just wanted to say even though I see this question getting asked on pretty much a daily basis I really think its cool you guys still find the time to answer him. This board is were the heart is! MERRY FREAKIN X-MASS!

 

The LS1 from the salvage yard was locked up. So I decited to go with a LT1 out of a 93 z28.

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Man that is most impressive!!!