Rangersltw

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I was wondering if anyone on here has done an LS1 swap into a 93-97 car. The car I currently have is a 96 3.8v6. Late spring I plan on buying a salvage donor car so that I'll have all the necessary parts. Just wanted to know of any problems you ran into and how you overcame them. I tried searching but no luck, I'm not really good with the search. Please don't try to discourage, mind is already made up. I'm not trying to sound like a dick but to many people saying its a waste of time/money. The thing that has me the most concerned is the wiring. Thanks. If I have missed something please chime in.

Things I know that need replacing:
-Complete Engine w/ harness and PCM
-K-member (will be dropped out bottom of donor car with engine and trans connected)
-Trans(6spd)
-clutch
-clutch hydraulics maybe? (will the ones from the V6 work? They are brand new)
-fuel lines
-fuel pump
-radiator
-radiator hoses
-throttle cable
-front springs (already did rears)
-exhaust
-want to do gauge cluster (not sure on wiring for it since its digital mileage)
-Upgrading to the LS1 brakes (want to)
-Rear drum to disc (want to)

1994z

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just send your harness in for a rewire, that would be the easiest to do. speartech, or someone else.

Rangersltw

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I remember reading awhile back about a guy who did that and it cost 500 bucks. Other guys did it themselves so I was wondering if anyone had info on that.

SMKN LS1

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All the following together may help:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...ap-w-pics.html

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...t-need-go.html

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...to-v6-car.html




https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...-ls1-swap.html

the_merv

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I have all kinds of wiring info in mine..

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...to-95-z28.html

Rangersltw

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I will def be staying in touch. Since Im a V6 is the wiring any diff from an LT1?

bczee

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I got 02 LS1 K-Member and motor mounts/stand if you need them, haven't posted it yet.. but was going to soon..

the_merv

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Not very much..like 2 wires. The Pinout Diagrams show both V6 and LT1..there isn't much of a difference.

Rangersltw

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Thanks, but I am going to pick up a whole car so it will already have it. The swap is about 5-6 months away, but I will post pics with the build. Thanks all for the information.

crw3673

hope everything goes well. i'm looking to do a v8 and t56 swap too, sometime next year. I have a 97 camaro 3.8 m5. you switch your rearend gearing already, are you using the factory rearend or aftermarket?

y2k_ta

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I'm in the process of doing the swap on my '95 'bird.

cyamaha2007

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im doing the swap on 1995 Trans am, you will need to replace the rack and pinion. also you need the ls1 style steering shaft.

y2k_ta

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Agreed! 93-97 LT1 & 93-02 V6 f-bodies use the same steering rack. The angle of the steering shaft differs from the LS1 steering racks. When you get one, make sure it's for an LS1 f-body. Same goes for the steering linkage. Otherwise, you'll have the steering running right through where the exhaust should be on the driver's-side.

I gave it a shot with the LT1/V6 steering rack mounted on an LS1 K-Member & LS1 Steering linkage. Not only was the linkage in the way of the exhaust, it also hit the driver's side engine mount perch.

tyler ovel

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Ya its around that price but if u can do it urself, then do it. I just don't know wireing so i had mine sent off. Good luck with the build!!! I am having a lot of fun with my build. Been running now for couple months and i think that it was money well spent. If people say otherwise, all i have to say to them is that i still have the car i went to high school with and got my first virgin in the back seat! Hahaha. have fun man and good luck!

the_merv

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omc8

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Here's a great site www. tacreationsusa.com 3_4_3_8 V6 to LS1.htm if this does not take you there go to bottom of there home page click F body info, then engine swaps