replacing LT1 rag joint shaft with LS1 shaft
10-24-2009, 01:00 PM
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replacing LT1 rag joint shaft with LS1 shaft Apparently it's more beneficial to replace the LT1 Fbody intermediate steering shaft with an LS1. I just have a quick question, does the bulky part of the LS1 shaft go toward the rack side, or toward the firewall side?
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11-27-2009, 08:04 PM
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That's cool, i called Spohn Racing and they said it was the same mounting position from LT1 to LS1 K-member, the only difference in the K-members is aparently the motor mount positions. Now for my final question, Will the same power steering fittings fit from LT1 to LS1?
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So to make this simpler, it's easier to explain what I'm doing. I own a 1996 3.8 Camaro w/ 5 speed, I also purchased an LS6 w/T-56 trans out of an 04 Cadillac CTS-V with all the goodies. The Rag joint is making driving interesting and I don't have the cash yet for the swap, so I'm trying to upgrade and prepare for the swap, (why fix this twice? 
) So I have the 3.8's Power steering pump, and the old school rack. Although thepump isn't the same 3800 to LS6 i was hoping the existing power steering lines would work with my LT1 style rack, or did you have to swap a pump and lines into your vehicle to make it work? I'm buying the rack and intermediate shaft for the LS6 swap regardless, I just don't want to have to shovel out $250 my cost for the rag joint style intermediate shaft as well. Any ideas?
) So I have the 3.8's Power steering pump, and the old school rack. Although thepump isn't the same 3800 to LS6 i was hoping the existing power steering lines would work with my LT1 style rack, or did you have to swap a pump and lines into your vehicle to make it work? I'm buying the rack and intermediate shaft for the LS6 swap regardless, I just don't want to have to shovel out $250 my cost for the rag joint style intermediate shaft as well. Any ideas?
12-03-2009, 04:34 PM
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Honestly, I'd just swap everything to the LSx style. I went a head and did it. Just find a parts car somewhere and buy everything from the same car. I found a 'bird that had been smashed in the rear end. I got the pump, lines, rack, and steering knuckle for $150.
