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Old 02-23-2010, 12:24 PM
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fair enough i guess. I personally would've kept the LT1, especially since the power level isn't some outrageous number. But, as long as you are happy, then thats what matters, and i'm sure you will be.

And OMG this thread is pic intense lol
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well i really didn't have to mod much to get the ls1 in. i had to trim a few parts here and there but thats about it. i used the same mount kit from the lt1 all of it including the drive shaft. same radiator, even the same intake. only thing that changed was the headers. and the exhaust just need to be bent about 30 degrees and have the flanges welded on to them. thats all. I love the power of it already and it so much better then my lt1 was, and more important NO MORE OPTI SPARK!!!
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Nice swap, congrats!

Are / were those Ford headers? They are pinched at the flange like 5.0 headers and I saw you welding new flanges on them.
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Old 02-23-2010, 01:27 PM
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wait...you were able to use the same mounts...really??
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Nice swap, congrats!

Are / were those Ford headers? They are pinched at the flange like 5.0 headers and I saw you welding new flanges on them.
lol the secert is out shhhh....lol yes they are bbk 5.0 headers i cut the flanges off and welded on ls1 flanges works perfectly!!

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wait...you were able to use the same mounts...really??
yes sir same exact mount kit same mounts the works no need to fab up anything
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Are / were those Ford headers? They are pinched at the flange like 5.0 headers and I saw you welding new flanges on them.
lol the secert is out shhhh....lol yes they are bbk 5.0 headers i cut the flanges off and welded on ls1 flanges works perfectly!
I had been told that but couldn't confirm it at the time of my swap. It didn't end up mattering since I wasn't able to find the right headers for my car at the right price anyway. Now that I've seen it done I am more inclined to buy a cheap set and cut away!
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Old 02-23-2010, 02:08 PM
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well, i wish i had of known that, i would've went with an LS1 or similar engine. Oh well, i've almost got all my LT1 stuff acumulated and stuffed in my 300zx.
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Originally Posted by gofastwclass
I had been told that but couldn't confirm it at the time of my swap. It didn't end up mattering since I wasn't able to find the right headers for my car at the right price anyway. Now that I've seen it done I am more inclined to buy a cheap set and cut away!
who said they where cheap?? i paid 300 bucks from summit for them because everyone on ebay was selling them for 275 so i just got a new set!! but hey i still didn't really pay for it all came out of my lt1 setup sale!

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well, i wish i had of known that, i would've went with an LS1 or similar engine. Oh well, i've almost got all my LT1 stuff acumulated and stuffed in my 300zx.
i had a friend make me these to help me out because i couldn't get it to line up the way i wanted

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in this pic you can see the mount plate he made for me
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hmmm maybe in the future i will decide to try and go LS1...
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Nice swap
I just started a 6 liter swap in my s10. I'm amazed at how much cheaper it is to make power with an ls based engine,
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Originally Posted by bleakdragonmage
hmmm maybe in the future i will decide to try and go LS1...
good idea
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Nice swap
I just started a 6 liter swap in my s10. I'm amazed at how much cheaper it is to make power with an ls based engine,
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thanks man its fun i can't wait for the warm weather!!
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Originally Posted by V8 FC
lol the secert is out shhhh....lol yes they are bbk 5.0 headers i cut the flanges off and welded on ls1 flanges works perfectly!!



yes sir same exact mount kit same mounts the works no need to fab up anything
yeah where did u learn that from hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Originally Posted by V8 FC
good idea

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thanks man its fun i can't wait for the warm weather!!
you my son are a post ***** !!!
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yeah where did u learn that from hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
there is no proof! we just magically figured it out

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you my son are a post ***** !!!
if i was a post ***** i would of used two post to post this like you did
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Hey man my motor mounts look the same, cracked. I was thinking of going solid. Did you get your replacements from grannys?
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comming along nicely.

another guy that stole my avatar but its cool. my buddy made that for me when i started building mine.
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Originally Posted by sciff5
Hey man my motor mounts look the same, cracked. I was thinking of going solid. Did you get your replacements from grannys?
nope i got mine from summit for 8 bucks each!!

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comming along nicely.

another guy that stole my avatar but its cool. my buddy made that for me when i started building mine.
about to steal that one too
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Originally Posted by V8 FC
nope i got mine from summit for 8 bucks each!!



about to steal that one too
If you could, could you please throw a link up. I am replacing mine right now
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