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Old 04-30-2011, 07:40 AM
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I have the chance to buy an lt1 6 speed will it fit an ls1 and if so what are the pro and cons and what will have to be done to make it fit
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Old 04-30-2011, 08:41 AM
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Bellhousings and input shapts are different.
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Input Shaft, Front Shims, Front Plate, Bell Housing.
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Old 04-30-2011, 06:23 PM
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So I take it then it wont fit?
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It will fit, you will have to assemble it correctly.
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meaning i have to change the input shaft,ive never fooled around with either ls or lt engines
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Basically means its expensive and not worth changing. Keep looking for an LS version or use that trans behind and older small block.
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