Just how much does an LS1/T56 swap into a non F-body cost ......plenty!
12-09-2001, 02:18 PM
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Re: Just how much does an LS1/T56 swap into a non F-body cost ......plenty! $9000 isn't that bad for everything you did. A good price for a great project! You could write a book on your swap. Everyone should check out John's website; this guy documented every move he made; I don't know how he actually finished the job, with all of the picture taking and text writing.
Great Job!!
John
Speartech Fuel Injection Systems, Inc.
www.speartech.com
Great Job!!
John
Speartech Fuel Injection Systems, Inc.
www.speartech.com
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91 Z28 LS2 408CI, LS9 Supercharger, LPE GT7 cam, Yank3000, 3450 raceweight.
Latest numbers: 9.71 ET, 141.42 MPH, 1.40 60' , 610 RWHP Mustang Dyno
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91 Z28 LS2 408CI, LS9 Supercharger, LPE GT7 cam, Yank3000, 3450 raceweight.
Latest numbers: 9.71 ET, 141.42 MPH, 1.40 60' , 610 RWHP Mustang Dyno
www.speartech.com
12-09-2001, 04:50 PM
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Re: Just how much does an LS1/T56 swap into a non F-body cost ......plenty! badass car John! how do u like the harness u used? im looking to do either a ls1 or lt1 in a 65 malibu and i want it right the first time and to have a SES light and port for a scanner....do u think id need a modded oil pan on a chevelle like u had to use for your monte?...i might just do a lt1 im not sure yet..later, Jeremy
12-09-2001, 06:28 PM
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Re: Just how much does an LS1/T56 swap into a non F-body cost ......plenty! Very nice. That stuff does add up quick doesn't it <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0"> I refuse to add up all I've got in my car.
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12-09-2001, 08:41 PM
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Re: Just how much does an LS1/T56 swap into a non F-body cost ......plenty! It isn't all that bad, a smog conversion ZZ4 is about $4500. Plus what ever the T-56 swap and all the other stuff would hae cost you. But I saw the site and the car looks great.
12-10-2001, 12:05 AM
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Just how much does an LS1/T56 swap into a non F-body cost ......plenty! I finally collected all of my receipts (almost wish I hadn't now!) and came up with the grand total cost for the LS1/T56 swap into my G-body....just over $9000.00! I didn't believe it either but here are the details for those interested:
http://home.earthlink.net/~bzdel/PhaseISwapCost.htm
Bottom line, I knew that it wasn't going to be cheap, easy, or fast to do. Am I satisfied with the swap, need you ask <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0"> Is it expensive, yes. Could a 13 second emissions legal Monte Carlo SS be put together for cheaper, yes. But would it be as cool without an LS1, ABSOLUTELY NOT.
And by the way, these are conservative cost estimates since I did not include things like the over $300 in long distance phone calls over a two year period while researching what would/could work, any allowance for gas when investigating/buying potential parts in wrecking yards, coordinating machining/cutting and welding of components at suppliers (some up to 35 miles away), welding wire or gas or any dollar cost for all of my time to do the actual work.
I just wanted to take a minute and thank everyone here for the LS1 knowledge shared and gained to make my job easier!
Now it's on to the 12's and then 11's with this project <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0"> Next up, the B1 cam, LS6 intake, and ASP crank pulley get installed in two weeks <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
http://home.earthlink.net/~bzdel/PhaseISwapCost.htm
Bottom line, I knew that it wasn't going to be cheap, easy, or fast to do. Am I satisfied with the swap, need you ask <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0"> Is it expensive, yes. Could a 13 second emissions legal Monte Carlo SS be put together for cheaper, yes. But would it be as cool without an LS1, ABSOLUTELY NOT.
And by the way, these are conservative cost estimates since I did not include things like the over $300 in long distance phone calls over a two year period while researching what would/could work, any allowance for gas when investigating/buying potential parts in wrecking yards, coordinating machining/cutting and welding of components at suppliers (some up to 35 miles away), welding wire or gas or any dollar cost for all of my time to do the actual work.
I just wanted to take a minute and thank everyone here for the LS1 knowledge shared and gained to make my job easier!
Now it's on to the 12's and then 11's with this project <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0"> Next up, the B1 cam, LS6 intake, and ASP crank pulley get installed in two weeks <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
