slomarao

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looking for guys doing this currently.... i may be doing it over the winter so i want to check out threads, get ideas, etc etc

slomarao

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any 1 ??

the_merv

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Look into the stickys up top.. There is a LTx to LSx thread.

slomarao

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i want to keep AC when i swap tho...ik il need a ac from a 5.3 and most likely a LS k member for some extra room...and will stand up the rad too.

is this possible??

Rick Speed

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Yes 100%.. I kept AC used a stock LS1 k-member.

http://s128.photobucket.com/albums/p...t=IMG_0079.mp4

slomarao

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I would like to get a LM7 complete motor....run it NA for 1 yr so i get it all setup and pull it the following yr...bore it. toss in forged pistons/rods, new rings,bearings, etc.


Should i bother with the LM7 or stick LQ4/9?? I plan to have a turbo on it...will be running it NA for 1yr with a aftermarket cam,fast - ls6 intake, bigger valves, thin head gaskets.

slomarao

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has anyone used LT1 f body accessories with a 5.3...?? I am trying to buy as few parts as possible. Would like to re use all that i can..

I am getting:

5.3 LS
LS k member
LS steering shaft, linkage, etc
ls6 intake
f body oil pan
30lb red tops (have already)
255 walbro (have already)
harness/computer
arketsmall cam/springs/pushrods/etc
Bellhousing, Front Plate, and Input Shaft

run it NA for a yr, get it dialed in somewhat. Than pull it the following yr for forged pistons, ARP everywhere.


what else will i need...?

the_merv

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You will need LS accessories.

slomarao

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and since im a t56 i will need LS pedals correct....( push/pull ) ??

than make a few changes to the trans and get a LS style clutch??? just need confirm things before i start collecting parts.

the_merv

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LT pedals are the same.. Need all LS driveline parts.

slomarao

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but just the parts to convert will be: Bellhousing, Front Plate, and Input Shaft...??

the_merv

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For the T56, yes.

Make sure you check the end-play of the Mainshaft and Countershaft when you swap them pieces out.

Snkebait95

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Im doing this currently. Very easy if you do it all right. To sum it up, build the whole thing on the k member like youre sticking an ls1 into an ls1 car (you know, using the right parts, ie: all fbody accesories, ls1 k member, fbody oil pan and ect) get the wiring figured out, and stick her in lol

slomarao

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will be going 6.0 now. building an 8.8 this winter and slow picking up Lsx **** for the front mount setup i dream of at night.