v6 camaro LS1 swap, Kmember diff/steering
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v6 camaro LS1 swap, Kmember diff/steering Looking into v6 camaro to same year ls1 & harness swap for my next build. I am very curious on K member differences. There cant be a difference between a 98 up v6 vs ls1 k members besides the mounts and maybe the steering racks, it just doesent seem like a plausible deal for it to be that way in terms of manufacturing, but heck I may be just trying to convince myself. Anyone know for sure? I already have a ls1 rack and mounts from my camaro before I went manual rack and solid mounts. Any info greatly appreciated!
-James
-James
When i had the 2000 firebird, I swapped my "V6" rack and pinion to LS1 rack and pinion. The steering shaft mounted to it w/o any problems. The mounting points were the same also.
The motor mount position different. Y probably need change the alternator position. Remove A/C out. Try find another way to fix without replace the steering thing.. I done in swap the V6 to LS1 and no problems.
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Looks like I'm in the market for a 98 LS1 harness and computer now!
BTW Jeff hows the riding up on the mountain this year? I went in January and had a blast, lots of new roads cut through there this year though, makes the trails harder to find when you cross!
I picked up a 98 v6 car today to do the swap to. I can finally look at the differences. Thanks for the pics. So what i've gathered is if I go with the rack and linkage and LS1 mounts I can use the same K member? Or are the mounting points different?
Looks like I'm in the market for a 98 LS1 harness and computer now!
BTW Jeff hows the riding up on the mountain this year? I went in January and had a blast, lots of new roads cut through there this year though, makes the trails harder to find when you cross!
Looks like I'm in the market for a 98 LS1 harness and computer now!
BTW Jeff hows the riding up on the mountain this year? I went in January and had a blast, lots of new roads cut through there this year though, makes the trails harder to find when you cross!
What I do drill om V6 kmember and put Sophn solid mount.Sophin mount seems too tall length for my Ls2. Need little short length.
I will make my own mount one day when I have one newer Millermatic 252 or 350 weld.
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I live at other side from that place. More stricts/rules/Heard too many accidents up there.
What I do drill om V6 kmember and put Sophn solid mount.Sophin mount seems too tall length for my Ls2. Need little short length.
I will make my own mount one day when I have one newer Millermatic 252 or 350 weld.
What I do drill om V6 kmember and put Sophn solid mount.Sophin mount seems too tall length for my Ls2. Need little short length.
I will make my own mount one day when I have one newer Millermatic 252 or 350 weld.
I figured new holes could be drilled, fabbing mounts isnt a problem for me either, it looks like the v6 mount is rearward a little, I bet an addaptor plate could be fabbed pretty easily.
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if u need the steering linkage realy hard to find and pricey i have an extra one left over from my swap did a 97vs to 01 ls1 so if u need the linkage give me a call and i can get u a price shipped to u 219-718-6173 mike
