LSx/T56 into 1983 Capri RS
01-15-2009, 02:37 PM
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LSx/T56 into 1983 Capri RS Alright, I am going to be swapping in my mildly modded LS1 and T56 setup into my Capri RS. I know I can get the k-member from AJE, modify the stock ford driveshaft with a GM yoke at a local driveshaft shop, and use a Thunderbird T-coupe brake/clutch pedal assembly to use with the GM Hydraulic master cylinder.
Am I going to be able to use the stock LS1 manifolds, or is it required to use aftermarket tubular headers? I actually have a set of 6.0L manifolds on it right now.
As for the transmission crossmember, does someone make one and sell it, or do I have to fabricate my own? I know how to fabricate, however, access to the tools required is the problem. Would someone on here that has done that swap be able to fabricate one for me?
I am trying to do this with as little outlay of money as possible. I have pretty much everything I need to do the swap aside from the following:
AJE K-member with LSx motor mounts - $349
LSx Radiator - Budget Pick & Pull
Transmission Crossmember - $unknown at this time
Driveshaft - $150
Thunderbird Turbo Coupe brake/clutch pedal Assembly - Budget Pick & Pull
Gauge Panel - $unknown ... the one that costs $175 for this car, houses (2) 5" and (4) 2 5/8" gauges ... mine are (2) 3 3/8" and (4) 2 1/16" gauges .... I'm not buying new gauges, so I'll make my own custom panel.
X-pipe, high-flow catalytic converters, 3" bullet mufflers - $unknown
Am I going to be able to use the stock LS1 manifolds, or is it required to use aftermarket tubular headers? I actually have a set of 6.0L manifolds on it right now.
As for the transmission crossmember, does someone make one and sell it, or do I have to fabricate my own? I know how to fabricate, however, access to the tools required is the problem. Would someone on here that has done that swap be able to fabricate one for me?
I am trying to do this with as little outlay of money as possible. I have pretty much everything I need to do the swap aside from the following:
AJE K-member with LSx motor mounts - $349
LSx Radiator - Budget Pick & Pull
Transmission Crossmember - $unknown at this time
Driveshaft - $150
Thunderbird Turbo Coupe brake/clutch pedal Assembly - Budget Pick & Pull
Gauge Panel - $unknown ... the one that costs $175 for this car, houses (2) 5" and (4) 2 5/8" gauges ... mine are (2) 3 3/8" and (4) 2 1/16" gauges .... I'm not buying new gauges, so I'll make my own custom panel.
X-pipe, high-flow catalytic converters, 3" bullet mufflers - $unknown
01-15-2009, 03:03 PM
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This is what I have:
1983 Capri RS, factory 5.0L 5spd, white with black interior, already has an 8.8 in it, 5-lug conversion, strut tower brace, and 94-95 GT 17" wheels.
LSx parts:
2000 Camaro SS LS1 Engine
2000 Camaro SS T56 Transmission
2000 Camaro SS LS1 ECU, tuned
2000 Camaro SS LS1 Engine Harness
Ported MAF Ends
Fluidamper Underdrive Harmonic Balancer
MSD 8.5mm plug wires
GMPP LS6 Camshaft
6.0L Exhaust Manifolds
LS2 Flywheel
LS2 Clutch and Pressure plate
B&M short throw shifter
Cold Air Intake setup
9" K&N Conical Filter
2000 Camaro Clutch master cylinder
Braided line from master to slave
B&M short throw shifter
LS1 dual electric fan setup
Autometer Ultralite gauges
- 3 3/8" 200mph tach, setup for digital signal
- 3 3/8" 10k RPM tach
- 2 1/16" Fuel Level
- 2 1/16" Voltage
- 2 1/16" Oil Pressure 0-100
- 2 1/16" Water Temp 100-250
1983 Capri RS, factory 5.0L 5spd, white with black interior, already has an 8.8 in it, 5-lug conversion, strut tower brace, and 94-95 GT 17" wheels.
LSx parts:
2000 Camaro SS LS1 Engine
2000 Camaro SS T56 Transmission
2000 Camaro SS LS1 ECU, tuned
2000 Camaro SS LS1 Engine Harness
Ported MAF Ends
Fluidamper Underdrive Harmonic Balancer
MSD 8.5mm plug wires
GMPP LS6 Camshaft
6.0L Exhaust Manifolds
LS2 Flywheel
LS2 Clutch and Pressure plate
B&M short throw shifter
Cold Air Intake setup
9" K&N Conical Filter
2000 Camaro Clutch master cylinder
Braided line from master to slave
B&M short throw shifter
LS1 dual electric fan setup
Autometer Ultralite gauges
- 3 3/8" 200mph tach, setup for digital signal
- 3 3/8" 10k RPM tach
- 2 1/16" Fuel Level
- 2 1/16" Voltage
- 2 1/16" Oil Pressure 0-100
- 2 1/16" Water Temp 100-250
