Converting LT1 to carb & distributor?
05-20-2011, 11:42 AM
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Converting LT1 to carb & distributor? Has anyone converted their LT1 motor to a Carb & 4bbl Intake? I want to eliminate all computuer controlled wiring harnesses.
Also, has anyone removed the optispark and just installed a normal sbc distributior into their LT1 motor?
Looking at 93-97s (firebirds/camaros) and I'm not familiar with all of the computer controlled stuff.
Also, has anyone removed the optispark and just installed a normal sbc distributior into their LT1 motor?
Looking at 93-97s (firebirds/camaros) and I'm not familiar with all of the computer controlled stuff.
05-20-2011, 07:17 PM
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I am in the process of doing it right now. Mainly for the ability to rev above 7000 and equal n2o distributation. I am still early in the conversion and it has turned out to be quite a project. I am still looking for someone to convert a Vic. single plane to LT for me. Anyway good luck!
05-20-2011, 10:32 PM
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I may be completely wrong, but all you would need to make a vic jr fit is to seal the water neck and cooling runners and have it drilled for lt1 style heads? Somebody correct me if Im wrong. But I am good with a shop who drills older style intakes to fit vortec style heads, so Im sure it couldnt be much different?
05-21-2011, 12:12 AM
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Thanks, Grunt. I am sure I am making more out of the conversion than necessary. The local shop said they could probably do it, they just have never done one before. I just like experience.
09-24-2011, 12:14 PM
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09-25-2011, 09:55 AM
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/NAL-24502592/
pricey but here you go. I'd stay with efi if possible.
pricey but here you go. I'd stay with efi if possible.
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09-26-2011, 10:15 AM
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Well for those who want to convert a single plane SBC manifold over, you have 3-4 major problems that you have to overcome. First the bolt angles are different the SBC bolts are perpendicular to the mating surface. The LT1 bolt holes go straight down. Also the spacing is different. Another problem is that the valve cover sealing surface for LT1 come up away from the flat surface that the intake manifold seals against. So the outer edges of the SBC intake manifold are fatter and hit this.
This first picture shows the LT1 head and an LT1 EFI intake in place, notice the lip on the head just outside of the manifold. If you look at the other pictures that show all the manifolds together you can see the extra material on the SBC manifold that interferes.
From left to right LT1 Carb, LT1 EFI (1995 Vette), SBC Carb
Look at the difference in material around the bolt holes.
The rear of the manifolds where the distributor goes.
The bottom of the SBC Carb intake, you can see how the bolt holes are perpendicular to the mating surface.
LT1 Stock EFI manifold, you can see how the bolt holes are more vertical than the SBC.
Conclusion, buy the GM Carb intake. Unless you spend a whole lot of time north of 6,000rpm, then pay someone to mod a Victor or make a sheet metal for you. I made 580 fwhp with the GM Carb intake on a mild cam hydraulic roller 396
This first picture shows the LT1 head and an LT1 EFI intake in place, notice the lip on the head just outside of the manifold. If you look at the other pictures that show all the manifolds together you can see the extra material on the SBC manifold that interferes.
From left to right LT1 Carb, LT1 EFI (1995 Vette), SBC Carb
Look at the difference in material around the bolt holes.
The rear of the manifolds where the distributor goes.
The bottom of the SBC Carb intake, you can see how the bolt holes are perpendicular to the mating surface.
LT1 Stock EFI manifold, you can see how the bolt holes are more vertical than the SBC.
Conclusion, buy the GM Carb intake. Unless you spend a whole lot of time north of 6,000rpm, then pay someone to mod a Victor or make a sheet metal for you. I made 580 fwhp with the GM Carb intake on a mild cam hydraulic roller 396
09-26-2011, 11:39 AM
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If you go with that summit intake. What is required for timing? A distributor? And what's required for that conversion? I got a lt1 buddy fed up with his efi system. We would like to convert.
09-26-2011, 11:58 AM
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A standard SBC distributor will work to run the engine, however the next set of problems comes from the lack of room where the distributor goes below the windshield. Also you need to establish a timing mark on the balancer so that you can dial in the distributor.
09-26-2011, 12:39 PM
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here's the thread with the parts list I mentioned above. A few guys have followed this with success.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...hat-takes.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...hat-takes.html
09-26-2011, 12:45 PM
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Ahh a little fabbing of the fire wall is no issue to me lol. Sounds like a pretty simple swap to me. So a standard sbc distributor, summits intake, a little firewall modification, and some timing marks. is that all "required" other things you can do is that opti block off plate I seen on ebay for 80$ and were up and running. Then we can get rid of all that mess of wiring etc! He will be tickled. Lol
09-26-2011, 01:37 PM
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Ahh a little fabbing of the fire wall is no issue to me lol. Sounds like a pretty simple swap to me. So a standard sbc distributor, summits intake, a little firewall modification, and some timing marks. is that all "required" other things you can do is that opti block off plate I seen on ebay for 80$ and were up and running. Then we can get rid of all that mess of wiring etc! He will be tickled. Lol
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