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Old 04-24-2008, 09:13 PM
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I'm looking for info on swapping an LS3 into my 71 Corvette. I see that there are several on this site that have already done this. Is there a kit available for this? What are the problems that I'm likely to encounter. I was thinking about a new crate motor as opposed to a used motor out of some donor car. Any assistance would be appreciated.

Oh, and I did have an '02 Z06 for a couple years. Fun car until the motor ate itself and the local dealer screwed me on the repair. Oh well, that what the Lemon Law is for, right?

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Check the C3 tech/ performance section on corvetteforum.com there is a huge thread stickied at the top for C3 conversion swaps.
Old 04-28-2008, 03:49 PM
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Welcome aboard. I'm just starting an 6.0 LQ9 swap in my 68 vette.
As the above post said, check corvetteforum. There's a 30+ page sticky that covers almost every aspect.
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I carry the c3 conversion mounts and some headers that work well in that application 2!
http://carshop.carshopinc.com/produc...458/C/S%202372
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yeah check the sticky out on corvetteforum a bunch of us have completed the swap,i love my ls1/6



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