1995 Camaro LSx Swap
04-07-2015, 04:24 PM
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I can help with wiring, i've got a 94 with a 4.8/th400 with ls1 harness running now. no time to work on it in two years, but been there done that. i did factory ls1 kmember with spohn solid mounts.
Also some of the other questions - you can't use a 99+ cluster dash from any fbody, they have a new system requires bcm if i recall. so if you have a 93-96 car and want the new dash, you can get it, but you need a 97 cluster from a camaro, a 98 will not work unless it has the analog mileage. the other trick is to use a 93-97 firebird cluster, they fit the new dash.
that muscle pan will sit too low I think, fbody full setup with windage/pickup was like 320 on pace for all new parts.
Also some of the other questions - you can't use a 99+ cluster dash from any fbody, they have a new system requires bcm if i recall. so if you have a 93-96 car and want the new dash, you can get it, but you need a 97 cluster from a camaro, a 98 will not work unless it has the analog mileage. the other trick is to use a 93-97 firebird cluster, they fit the new dash.
that muscle pan will sit too low I think, fbody full setup with windage/pickup was like 320 on pace for all new parts.
04-07-2015, 04:54 PM
#22
Alright, seeing this my thread, im going to have to ask you guys to stop. Toddoky please feel free to follow this thread, I love holley's products just for the sheer fact as you said they are easy to use and the tech support has been awesome to deal with.
Isolde, I dont think he was trying to state that we are not able to find these things out on our own or without any of their assistance and make them work. I dont want any hostility because I do have a few questions to ask about the oil pan. Why didnt it work? What clearence issues were you having? When I did the LS swap in my 99 mustang Im using the same oil pan and it works with the stock kmember. Im fairly new to the chevy car world as I've owned ford and mopar for the last 8 years, so all of this is a new experience for me.
I dont want any hostility, im not attacking anyone im just simply asking, seeing as I still have a bit left on this project I still need some help with some of the things left, so I dont want people thinking this is a "hate" thread.
Thank you
Isolde, I dont think he was trying to state that we are not able to find these things out on our own or without any of their assistance and make them work. I dont want any hostility because I do have a few questions to ask about the oil pan. Why didnt it work? What clearence issues were you having? When I did the LS swap in my 99 mustang Im using the same oil pan and it works with the stock kmember. Im fairly new to the chevy car world as I've owned ford and mopar for the last 8 years, so all of this is a new experience for me.
I dont want any hostility, im not attacking anyone im just simply asking, seeing as I still have a bit left on this project I still need some help with some of the things left, so I dont want people thinking this is a "hate" thread.
Thank you
04-07-2015, 09:28 PM
#23
I'm doing a similar swap. Mine is turbo'd though so my thread is in the forced inductions section. I started out thinking this would be a budget friendly conversion but I've spent a ton already and not done yet. Not trying to be discouraging at all. I just don't know all the LSx specific stuff so I've bought a lot I probably didn't need to buy. Plus, planning on 900rwhp reliably makes you buy heavier duty parts. Yes, I've seen the 200K mile 920rwhp 4.8 video. Lol.. That's why I know I picked the right platform.
I'll watch this thread to see how you're doing. Mine is almost ready to install in the car. The current engine, a Turbo LT1, is running fine but it's getting long in the tooth (been kicking everyones *** I race since 2008).
If there's a question about something's I can help answer, I'll be glad to do it. I have some left over stuff from the trucks original 5.8, but not much.
I'll watch this thread to see how you're doing. Mine is almost ready to install in the car. The current engine, a Turbo LT1, is running fine but it's getting long in the tooth (been kicking everyones *** I race since 2008).
If there's a question about something's I can help answer, I'll be glad to do it. I have some left over stuff from the trucks original 5.8, but not much.
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04-08-2015, 07:29 AM
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I'm doing a similar swap. Mine is turbo'd though so my thread is in the forced inductions section. I started out thinking this would be a budget friendly conversion but I've spent a ton already and not done yet. Not trying to be discouraging at all. I just don't know all the LSx specific stuff so I've bought a lot I probably didn't need to buy. Plus, planning on 900rwhp reliably makes you buy heavier duty parts. Yes, I've seen the 200K mile 920rwhp 4.8 video. Lol.. That's why I know I picked the right platform.
I'll watch this thread to see how you're doing. Mine is almost ready to install in the car. The current engine, a Turbo LT1, is running fine but it's getting long in the tooth (been kicking everyones *** I race since 2008).
If there's a question about something's I can help answer, I'll be glad to do it. I have some left over stuff from the trucks original 5.8, but not much.
I'll watch this thread to see how you're doing. Mine is almost ready to install in the car. The current engine, a Turbo LT1, is running fine but it's getting long in the tooth (been kicking everyones *** I race since 2008).
If there's a question about something's I can help answer, I'll be glad to do it. I have some left over stuff from the trucks original 5.8, but not much.
04-08-2015, 07:34 AM
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I can help with wiring, i've got a 94 with a 4.8/th400 with ls1 harness running now. no time to work on it in two years, but been there done that. i did factory ls1 kmember with spohn solid mounts.
Also some of the other questions - you can't use a 99+ cluster dash from any fbody, they have a new system requires bcm if i recall. so if you have a 93-96 car and want the new dash, you can get it, but you need a 97 cluster from a camaro, a 98 will not work unless it has the analog mileage. the other trick is to use a 93-97 firebird cluster, they fit the new dash.
that muscle pan will sit too low I think, fbody full setup with windage/pickup was like 320 on pace for all new parts.
Also some of the other questions - you can't use a 99+ cluster dash from any fbody, they have a new system requires bcm if i recall. so if you have a 93-96 car and want the new dash, you can get it, but you need a 97 cluster from a camaro, a 98 will not work unless it has the analog mileage. the other trick is to use a 93-97 firebird cluster, they fit the new dash.
that muscle pan will sit too low I think, fbody full setup with windage/pickup was like 320 on pace for all new parts.
04-08-2015, 08:21 AM
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I ended up buying a used UMI K-member for mine. I also bought a new Fbody oil pan. It came with the dipstick/tube but not the F body windage tray. No gasket, no drain plugs, low level oil sensor, etc. I saw a link the yesterday that said the truck oil pan is about 8.x" deep, whereas the Fbody pan is only 5".
04-18-2015, 02:30 PM
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04-18-2015, 07:26 PM
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Another question. .. what about your throttle and cruise control cables? I was pulling my turbo LT1 engine today in anticipation of installing my 5.3 tomorrow (or Monday). I disconnected the lt1 cables and approximated where they'd land when the 5.3 is in place. The cruise control cable looks like it might fit, the throttle cable looks way short. I have an Fbody LS1 intake and bracket.
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Yea i thought about that after I got it in but I'm still a little ways off on getting that done mostly because I'm slacking on wanting to tackle it lol.
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I know I have 8 million replies and I'll clean it up when I get to my laptop, but here's what's left before she is driveable:
Starter - ordered friday
coolant hoses
vacuum hoses and getting that figured out
transmission crossmember
Brake hard lines - ordered friday
fuel lines ran and hooked up
finish and hook up wiring harness
Main belt
Transmission cooler
Hook the shifter up
driveshaft - ordered friday
compared to what I started with I'm considering this a really short list haha. But looking it over for those wondering I've spent close to 5000 on this project. I could of done it for cheaper but I wanted to make sure everything was going to work correctly and stay running for a while. So I rebuilt the motor replaced all the bolts with arp bolts, new piston rings, new bearings, rebuilt the heads, every gasket is brand new and I added rtv to make sure they won't leak. Most of the suspension parts are new that are in place right now, the transmission was rebuilt to handle 1000hp. So fingers crossed it all works great together.
Starter - ordered friday
coolant hoses
vacuum hoses and getting that figured out
transmission crossmember
Brake hard lines - ordered friday
fuel lines ran and hooked up
finish and hook up wiring harness
Main belt
Transmission cooler
Hook the shifter up
driveshaft - ordered friday
compared to what I started with I'm considering this a really short list haha. But looking it over for those wondering I've spent close to 5000 on this project. I could of done it for cheaper but I wanted to make sure everything was going to work correctly and stay running for a while. So I rebuilt the motor replaced all the bolts with arp bolts, new piston rings, new bearings, rebuilt the heads, every gasket is brand new and I added rtv to make sure they won't leak. Most of the suspension parts are new that are in place right now, the transmission was rebuilt to handle 1000hp. So fingers crossed it all works great together.