J3tt81

I have a 95 z28 Camaro lt1 blew up and I don't want to put it back in I wanna go with a carburated sbc and had a few questions like can I use stock k member with diff motor mounts? The t56 can I use tht with diff flywheel and what would I have to do wire wise for it to work and any other info u guys have would be great thanks

bufmatmuslepants

iTrader: (3)

Motor mounts are same for sbc, your issue is squeezing a dizzy under the cowl, but it can be done.

J3tt81

Alright thanks Yea ik bout the cowl I'm prob going to just cut it but do uk anything bout the tranny like what sensors I need tht are plugged into the tranny n how I could make tht t56 work

Ed Wright

iTrader: (1)

The mounts are not the same. The LT1 mounts only use 2 of the 3 normal sbc mount holes on the block, and one boss the regular sbc does not have. Welding a tab on the LT1 mounts is needed. Then you can cut the no longer used extended ears off. Pulling the distributor will require pulling the manifold with it. Raise the distributor up and slide them out from under the cowl together.

J3tt81

Can I use like soild sbc mounts or are the holes on the k member diff and again with the t56 what has to be done there

Ed Wright

iTrader: (1)

The sbc side mounts are not centered the same over the frame mounts the same as the LT1.

hokeplaya05

iTrader: (3)

you could also go with an aftermarket tubular k-member with sbc mounts, but that will cost a lot more than modifying your stocker

J3tt81

Yea a tubular be nice but a little out of my price range but ok thank you guys so I just have to Make the lt1 mounts work .. Does anyone bout still using the t56

SS RRR

iTrader: (2)

IIRC you can get a pull style clutch for a 2-piece flywheel. McCleod I think makes one. Either that or they make a 2-piece flywheel that works with a T-56... Don't remember exactly.

93M6Formula

Your LT1 flywheel will bolt up to any '86+ Gen I SBC with a 1-piece rear main seal and everything else will be the same.

Then you have to figure out your accessories, wiring, gauges, sensors, cooling system, throttle setup, intake setup, distributor, etc etc.

Can I ask why you don't want to just find a cheap used LT1 to throw back in? You have some work ahead of you to get this to work right when you can just go get a good motor and be back on the road.

J3tt81

Would it be easier just to get a th350 or th400? And for get the t56?

79ChevyGuy

iTrader: (2)

I agree with this question. Unless the car is going to be used for a drag car or something along those lines, converting to a Gen 1 SBC is a lot of work for really no gain. The car would also be a lot harder to sell IMO because it would be such a conglomeration that it would scare buyers away. There are replacement LT1's to be had......

J3tt81

Well I plan on making it into a drag car I don't plan on putting a stock 350 into the car n ik the lt1s can make power I just don't like the optispark system or all the sensors and junk it's going to a project ik but trying to figure all the answeres out I do not want another lt1

Birdracing

Did you think about putting a LS motor in the car? You can get 5.3 litres cheap these days, they can make some serious h/p a lot more than a Gen 1 block.

BIGCAT7274

small base and crab cap msd dist will fit with out cutting std height dist will not.

J3tt81

Can I use the stock lt1 fuel pump with a good regulator or do I have to switch tht to ?

93M6Formula

Read what I said, you're t-56 will bolt up flawlessly to any '86+ SBC.

SS RRR

iTrader: (2)

Perhaps he has a pre-'86 block in his possession he's wanting to use?

93M6Formula

I just think it's going backwards trying to drop in a carbed SBC, not to mention MULLET and PBR come to mind. IMO, you would be money ahead making an LT1 faster than trying to cobble up a standard GEN I in there. Yes the aftermarket is better for a standard SBC but you have other issues to work out before you can even drop it in. At that point, and LS is a better choice.

93M6Formula

If that's the case then yes a TH350-400 would be easier.