1969 Camaro w LSX Engine
07-15-2009, 07:34 AM
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.....I'm planning on putting a 408 LS with a T56 and a Ford 9" rearend just havent decided what gears yet. 
07-16-2009, 03:43 PM
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reliable, good gas milage, great hp. I would do an LSX in a heartbeat into an earlier f-body or any other GM muscle car.
I was thinking of doing one into a 79 vette that is for sale cheap locally with a great body & paint, just no engine. I also know where I can get a wrecked 99 SS M6 for $1,200.
I could probably make back the $1,200 by parting the SS out. I know the spoiler & hood are good.
I was thinking of doing one into a 79 vette that is for sale cheap locally with a great body & paint, just no engine. I also know where I can get a wrecked 99 SS M6 for $1,200.
I could probably make back the $1,200 by parting the SS out. I know the spoiler & hood are good. Trending Topics
07-16-2009, 04:29 PM
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reliable, good gas milage, great hp. I would do an LSX in a heartbeat into an earlier f-body or any other GM muscle car.
I was thinking of doing one into a 79 vette that is for sale cheap locally with a great body & paint, just no engine. I also know where I can get a wrecked 99 SS M6 for $1,200. I could probably make back the $1,200 by parting the SS out. I know the spoiler & hood are good.
I was thinking of doing one into a 79 vette that is for sale cheap locally with a great body & paint, just no engine. I also know where I can get a wrecked 99 SS M6 for $1,200.
I could probably make back the $1,200 by parting the SS out. I know the spoiler & hood are good.
07-17-2009, 09:28 PM
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69 Conversion I've done the period engine (small blocks,big blocks) over the years. I have owned stock hi-po as well as highly modified versions....the Gen III compares very well with everything I have experienced. I am very excited to get mine installed....not that it will compare to some of the heavily modded ones I see here on LS1TECH but I have been having a lot of fun putting this together. Someone here on this thread already made the comment....great mileage,reliable ,good power,lightweight...it is a total package
07-19-2009, 06:12 AM
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69 LSX Swap 2000Z - I hear you..
Personally, the single biggest non-60's giveaway are the coil packs on the valve covers...you can relocate those. The second biggest giveaway is the composite intake...you could still run a carb if you like. Take care of those two items and I think you would be pretty happy. My friends tell me a 69 has to have a lopey idle to "sound" right...I have heard some other LSX engines with aggressive lopes...and awesome full throttle through the exhaust. At the end of the day, an LSX is still a small block...just a better one in my humble opinion...
Personally, the single biggest non-60's giveaway are the coil packs on the valve covers...you can relocate those. The second biggest giveaway is the composite intake...you could still run a carb if you like. Take care of those two items and I think you would be pretty happy. My friends tell me a 69 has to have a lopey idle to "sound" right...I have heard some other LSX engines with aggressive lopes...and awesome full throttle through the exhaust. At the end of the day, an LSX is still a small block...just a better one in my humble opinion...
07-19-2009, 02:09 PM
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yeah, but I'm looking at doing a cross ram intake with the finned small block covers, cant do that with an LS!! 
Dont get me wrong, I love the reliability and mileage of a nice LS1, but sometimes old school is where its at!
Dont get me wrong, I love the reliability and mileage of a nice LS1, but sometimes old school is where its at!
07-20-2009, 12:08 PM
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I plan to go one of these routes for my '67...... stock LS1/T56, Procharged 408/T56, Stroker 427/T56. Haven't decided yet but I still have to get through last two years of college and finish off the body first.
07-21-2009, 07:11 AM
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LOL Hey I know what your going through same situation for me college and then body work....I'm looking to do a 408/T56 and I might put a Procharger
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Actually, people have been doing this for years now. A couple of links for ya, where I am a member as well; pro-touring.com & lateral-g.net
2 of the best sites for pro-touring cars.
2 of the best sites for pro-touring cars.
08-21-2009, 02:28 PM
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69 in LSX Thx Tones....still haven't found the best oil pan yet. Lots of folks recommend the Canton 13-274A but just as many say it leaks? I really want to set this motor in this weekend (LS6 with Magnacharger) but no pan yet!
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Dam I didn't know so many of us college kids are on here lol I got a 68 I'm in the middle of putting an ls2/t-56 in, go with auto kraft http://www.autokraft.org/products/ great pan, alright price, its 400 but you can bolt it on and not worry about it, clears rack and pinion set ups as well i believe
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oil pan Hi i'm in the middle of my 6.0 install in my 69 camaro. Oil pans you can get from brphotrods.com(GM LH8 oil pan) for the install. it is a gm intake that works perfect and has oil filter incorporated in the oil pan just like stock!! If you have any specific q's let me know maybe I can help
the names David
the names David 