LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

94 LT1 with 98-02 front end, question on LS1 lid

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-17-2011, 08:07 PM
  #1  
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
913MOTOR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Lafayette, LA
Posts: 242
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default 94 LT1 with 98-02 front end, question on LS1 lid

Does it still require all the work for the radiator and leaning them back? Was there a difference in radiator support between the front end changeover? I would like it to be one of my first mods, but not sure how to proceed with the front end swap.
Old 04-17-2011, 08:13 PM
  #2  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (11)
 
defaultexistence's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: fort walton beach,fl
Posts: 1,954
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

no, the 98+ front ends (hood) clears the lid naturally
Old 04-17-2011, 08:17 PM
  #3  
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
913MOTOR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Lafayette, LA
Posts: 242
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I figured that, but what about the modifying to the radiator support? The lower base doesn't just bolt up on LT1 cars if im right?
Old 04-17-2011, 09:09 PM
  #4  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (11)
 
defaultexistence's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: fort walton beach,fl
Posts: 1,954
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Will bolt in properly ..minus one bolt hole
Old 04-17-2011, 09:37 PM
  #5  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
litch2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Austin
Posts: 1,782
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

You have to drill and tap for two bolt holes and either modify the lower base of the ls1 radiator support or flatten the core support for the base to sit flush like it was designed to be. The core support on the lt1 is raised were the ls1 core support is flat. Mine has this conversion so I speak from experience.



Quick Reply: 94 LT1 with 98-02 front end, question on LS1 lid



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:01 PM.