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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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found a ls1 with a rod knock in it thinking of switching my lt1 to ls1 what is needed to switch besides motor computer wiring does the fuel pump have to be changed and is the tranny still the same bolt pattern
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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try a search in the hybrid section, I was looking for the same info. theres tons of threads and everything you want to know.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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search" the merv "
he has an awesome write up on his swap
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...-ls1-swap.html

heres ya go man, the_merv does have some awesome info too! im doing the swap myself but still trying to get my ls1 stuff! best of luck to ya!
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Tranny has to be changed cause if its an Auto it won't work electronically, T56 will be better if it's a LS1 T56.

You don't have to mess with the Fuel System at all.

Yea you will need a LS1 PCM and Harness, that's all I used.

Here is my swap thread..

402 STROKER IN MY 1995 Z28
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