01articwhitess

Hello Guys I recently blew my t56 in my ls1 2001 camaro SS and im considering swapping in a gen 3 5.3 ls motor with a Th400 trans behind it with the intentions to turbo the 5.3. My question is what exactly will I need in order to properly make both the 5.3 motor and the th400 trans fit in my fbody when converting from an ls1/t56. From what ive read so far i will need the following.

-Th400 trans
-5.3 motor
-Flexplate/ or torque converter with extended snout that fits a th400 and ls motor
-BMR crossmember/torque arm relocation
-Custom or modified stock driveshaft
-A4 pedal assembly
- shifter to work with the TH400

Im looking for a complete build list so please, if I am missing parts Let me know exactly what I will need. For example will the 5.3 drop right in and work with my ls1 computer and harness?

Thank you

01articwhitess

If someone who has done this conversion can chime in I would greatly appreciate it.

VTC_WS6

iTrader: (9)

Haven't done it, but in the process of gathering info myself. Search turned up some good articles, also placed a call to FTI and they're were very gracious with the info, might be worth a call.

FTICONVERTERS

iTrader: (3)

If you have any questions regarding a transmission, converter or flexplate, feel free to give us a call!

Circle-D

iTrader: (21)

We have a really cool option for the non lock up transmissions. 3 pad design with 3 holes each - big and small GM and LS bolt pattern - so it will fit any LS flexplate we have even seen. OE, SFI, 4L80, 4L60, 6L80....and it has a screw on pilot for the regular short style LS crank or we can use a shorter pilot for the long crank LS or SBC/BBC setups. And we can do this in a 245mm, 258mm 265mm and our new 252mm option.

This options makes converter swap super easy, no adapters or spacers necessary and does not matter what flexplate you have - it will work.



Chris

bbond105

^^^^^^Now that is innovation.