Issues with putting a carbed 383 in a LT1 Camaro?
09-14-2007, 08:16 PM
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Issues with putting a carbed 383 in a LT1 Camaro? Looking at doing a carbed 383. Has anyone put one in a 4th gen if so...
1. Motor mounts line up?
2. Will it bolt up to the A4 trans w/o an adaptor of some kind?
3. Any issues with getting a distributor to fit?
4. If so, can i relocate the distributor?
And if anyone thinks of any other issues with this swap let me know. The engine I have is out of a 85 Blazer I believe.
1. Motor mounts line up?
2. Will it bolt up to the A4 trans w/o an adaptor of some kind?
3. Any issues with getting a distributor to fit?
4. If so, can i relocate the distributor?
And if anyone thinks of any other issues with this swap let me know. The engine I have is out of a 85 Blazer I believe.
09-14-2007, 09:39 PM
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What do you think you are going to gain with this swap? You know the only Gen 1 factory heads that compare to the LT1 ones are Vortecs and there are a LOT of aftermarket gen 1 heads that flow less than the LT1 heads.
Motor mounts are fine
Tranny will boltup no problem though it needs computer control a carb wont give it.
Signifigant issues getting a distributor to fit.
Why not "relocate the distributor to the front or better yet just use an LT1.
I think you REALLY need to get a handle on what the LT1 is capable of because you are trying to step backwards. If the rotating assembly in the 383 is a nice one it can be used in an LT1 block. If the heads are something good and aftermarket they can be made to work with an LT1 as well.
Motor mounts are fine
Tranny will boltup no problem though it needs computer control a carb wont give it.
Signifigant issues getting a distributor to fit.
Why not "relocate the distributor to the front or better yet just use an LT1.
I think you REALLY need to get a handle on what the LT1 is capable of because you are trying to step backwards. If the rotating assembly in the 383 is a nice one it can be used in an LT1 block. If the heads are something good and aftermarket they can be made to work with an LT1 as well.
