68 camaro ls1 swap

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Mar 29, 2009 | 12:24 PM

billyflantos

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68 camaro ls1 swap

what do i need motor mount adaptors,headers,oil pan and anything else to do this swap it' already got a ls1 6spd with a reg. 23 degree head sm blk in it now...thanks

Mar 29, 2009 | 02:44 PM

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You will need a high pressure fuel pump and a modified or custom engine harness at least. You will also need a hydaulic clutch set up. Use the search function and read the Stickys at the top of the page. There have been a lot of 1st Gen Camaro swaps so there is plenty of info for you. Just have to look for it.

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Mar 29, 2009 | 07:35 PM

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i'm going with a carb set up....need to know what headers to use and mounts oil pan etc...

Mar 29, 2009 | 09:18 PM

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I went with the Carshop 1" set back mounts so that my turbo 400/gearvendor could stay where they were with the SBC in the car and I am using the sheetmetal Champ pan. You can modify stock F body pan but you lose oil qaunity and some of the baffeling needs to be removed so I was uncomfortable with that and the Champ pan looks great and will work in a road race type car or a drag car. As far as headers--I will let you know in about 2 weeks--I am crossing that bridge now!

Mar 29, 2009 | 11:36 PM

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You need to check your T56 if it came out of a car earlier than '98 if it did then you will be better off finding a LS1 T56, if it has a slave mounted on the outside of the bellhousing it will be earlier than '98 and from a LT1 car they are not the same.

I am using a Moroso LS1 pan with remote mount filter and Hooker part# 2288-1 headers with the Hooker mount plates part#12611HKR. You will have to fab your trans mount but not a big deal.