ot04192

I think we should post all conversions based on year of car since the modifications would all apply. If you have provin information on tri five conversions please post here. It will help me my conversion and others to have all information together.

Thanks
Carnut

LS1Nomad

I got a 57 Nomad that I'm installing a 98 Camaro drivetrain with automatic. I am using a Jim Meyer IFS with rack and pinion upfront and the 4 link in the rear. Everything mocked up and tacked. Working on plumbing fuel lines and brakes.

patrick_rodgers

http://home.comcast.net/~pj.rodgers/Nomad_01.html

Jim Meyer front end

Corvette C4 rear end

LS1 and 6 speed.

Almost have it done.

HioSSilver

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I'm puting a ls1 in a 56' Bel air

jim57

THhe body is in the paint shop still. LS2 with T56 6 speed Corvette steering, suspension and rear end. Working on fuel lines, tank, wiring for engine, P/S lines. Would like to share ideas. Good luck!
Jim

Bo185

Jim who built your frame looks nice! I got a 55 Chevy 2dr post and kicking around Ideas for a swap.
Like a Vortec 6.2L stroked with the 6L80E trans. Turbo or supercharger? And IRS.

george88gta

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Seriously dragging my feet, too many other projects, but I am installing a 6.0 , with a built 200-4R in my 1955 convertible.

jim57

The frame was done by Newmans Car Creations. I can not be happier with the work his shop does or the way he conducts himself as a professional. The best part is the body goes on without any modifications. I am running 275-40x18 on the rear and they will fit in the stock wheelwells, no bending or cutting. I want a car that goes fast and will out handle any BMW. I am sure mine will do both and look as good as a 57 Chevy Belair 2dr H/T. Jim

Bo185

Whats ball park price on that frame? I like it!!!


Now all I need is the motor!

Wardrum

The major specs of my conversion are shown in my signature. The Morrison chassis is pretty much done. LS7 engine and T56 are smoothed, polished and painted and ready for installation. Body is the hang-up ....currently awaiting e-coat. Once we get it back from e-coat, final body work and paint is next and then assembly can finally get started.

tuske427

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what are you folks doing for exhaust/ headers? is there any that you can buy off the shelf, or do you need to custom fabricate yours? As my signature states, I'm installing on in a '57 Belvedere. While this isn't a chevy, it's a similiar car/ size and I'd prefer a set of long tubes and would prefer to buy some as opposed to paying top dollar for a fabricated set. (I'll use shorties if I cant get long tubes) Just wondering if there are any options out there.

Thanks,

-BV

jim57

Is this all of the Tri 5's out there? Come on, the best Chevys ever made and this is the best thread we can do.
Jim

Stu Cool

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If you don't find long tubes that fit, check with Sanderson. They have a number of LSx headers and you may find one that fits your application. I had to modify the driver side of a set to get around my steering, they were very helpful and sent me some extra pieces to use while modifying for just $20, then ceramic coated my finished headers for $115. I ended up with ceramic coated headers for $385 plus shipping and tax. They are well made and don't even need a gasket at the heads.

Pat

ewingr

I am just now ready to start. I have someone that is supposed to pay me for my 350 with blower, and so I'll be on the search for an engine, and I'll be spending a lot of time here.

This seems like quite a project, with having to possibly change fuel tanks, two fuel lines, get computer set up, different speedometer (although I know S&P has a conversion for the tail of the Tranny for regular speedo). ETC ETc.

I'm also thinking I may be needing to change radiators. I have a good aluminum radiator, but it is original 56 style, with the water outlet at top and bottom, not a crossflow.

I'll be broke soon.

ewingr

Pat

What did you do for a foot pedal? I see you have drive by wire.

Wardrum

Join the "broke" club, ewingr.

jim57

You are not broke as long as you have a classic Chevy........... I can tell you what I did for a throttle, Speartech, John is the best. There are a few shops that can do your frame to accept Vette runnig gear. I went with Car Creations and love the results. Good luck and keep us up on your progress.
Jim

Stu Cool

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My Throttle Body and pedal came as extra pieces with the motor I bought. The guy I bought the parts from said he found them on EBay. I had to find a Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) box, also from EBay. John at Speartech made up my harness to include everything needed for the ETC. I love it, response is instant and the cruise control works great.

Pat

ewingr

Ok. I'm started on mine. I pulled the 350 engine this weekend, and have already received my now '04 Corvette LS1 and 4L60e.

Does anyone know if the oil pan that comes on the Corvette engine will fit in a '56 Chevy? I know that the Camaro one needs to be modified, but not sure about the Corvette. It is very different. It is very low profile, but wide. Measurements won't help me, as I have no idea what measurement is needed to fit. Does anyone have that info?

Headers
I know that Street and Performance make headers to go in a '56. I know they make them to clear a 605 steering box, I presume others as well. Sanderson does not make them for a '56 to clear the 605. I called and asked.

Front end pulley system
I really like the system that just came out by Billet Specialties. I put up another post asking if anyone had any idea if the A/C unit would work down low with their system. I know that it won't from factor, and other systems, so I presume not.

The only response I got was 'knotch the crossmember'. That sorta scares me. I don't want to weaken it. And while I have a torch and wire welder, it's been years now, and I'm not confident in my talents there, and don't know where/measurements to notch. I wonder if anyone would have that info/measurements, or if I'd have to purchase the system and drop it down to figure it out. What are your thoughts?

I also like the March stuff. It is coated so that it will retain it's shine.

I'm on a search for electronic throttle stuff: TAC, Gas Pedal that works with '04 Vette.

Be talking to you later.

Hoping to see more people doing tri-fives here.

Roger

dsrour

How are you going to power up the factory harness from the LS1 harness. tx