The OFFICIAL X-Body Swap Thread
hahahahahaha. joe, I put that in a couple weeks ago. were you coming around to make sure I updated your build details and/or didn't remove the canadian flag?
clint, don't worry... your thread has been much too informative to poke fun at.
clint, don't worry... your thread has been much too informative to poke fun at.
I am going to jump in here too....
I am going to do a ground up build on a 1974 Nova. I just pulled the trigger on a 408 LQ9 from TSP and L92 heads/T56. I think I will use BRP Engine and Trans mounts and an LH8 pan.
My problem is that EFI confuses me. I think that will be the biggest hurdle for me, which induction/ecu set up to use.
You guys all have badass cars with awesome swaps! I gotta catch up.....
I am going to do a ground up build on a 1974 Nova. I just pulled the trigger on a 408 LQ9 from TSP and L92 heads/T56. I think I will use BRP Engine and Trans mounts and an LH8 pan.
My problem is that EFI confuses me. I think that will be the biggest hurdle for me, which induction/ecu set up to use.
You guys all have badass cars with awesome swaps! I gotta catch up.....
Welcome! We got you a spot on the list. Keep us posted with your build.
Don't worry about the EFI part - it's really not that difficult once you start to learn about it. My build was my first foray into EFI, and it seems to have gone OK thus far (save having to go back and fix some corners I cut).
Don't worry about the EFI part - it's really not that difficult once you start to learn about it. My build was my first foray into EFI, and it seems to have gone OK thus far (save having to go back and fix some corners I cut).
Welcome! We got you a spot on the list. Keep us posted with your build.
Don't worry about the EFI part - it's really not that difficult once you start to learn about it. My build was my first foray into EFI, and it seems to have gone OK thus far (save having to go back and fix some corners I cut).
Don't worry about the EFI part - it's really not that difficult once you start to learn about it. My build was my first foray into EFI, and it seems to have gone OK thus far (save having to go back and fix some corners I cut).
I am going to jump in here too....
I am going to do a ground up build on a 1974 Nova. I just pulled the trigger on a 408 LQ9 from TSP and L92 heads/T56. I think I will use BRP Engine and Trans mounts and an LH8 pan.
My problem is that EFI confuses me. I think that will be the biggest hurdle for me, which induction/ecu set up to use.
You guys all have badass cars with awesome swaps! I gotta catch up.....
I am going to do a ground up build on a 1974 Nova. I just pulled the trigger on a 408 LQ9 from TSP and L92 heads/T56. I think I will use BRP Engine and Trans mounts and an LH8 pan.
My problem is that EFI confuses me. I think that will be the biggest hurdle for me, which induction/ecu set up to use.
You guys all have badass cars with awesome swaps! I gotta catch up.....
Thanks Joe, I promise I will be asking a bunch of questions. Right now I have no intake set up and I am trying to decide on what set up and computer system. Lots of research to do on here.
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Verdad Gallardo Well I have decided I may try the dirty dingo slider "adjustable" motor mounts. Seems to me that it may be a good idea because I don't know where I need to position the motor. Anyone use the DD slider mounts?
Another question, I have heard the LH8 pan hangs pretty low, does anyone have pics of the LH8 pan on their car? I am trying to find a bare block to mock up my motor and trans and oil pan and mounts and on and on......
Another question, I have heard the LH8 pan hangs pretty low, does anyone have pics of the LH8 pan on their car? I am trying to find a bare block to mock up my motor and trans and oil pan and mounts and on and on......
Last edited by Drednot; Dec 23, 2012 at 10:34 PM.
Teching In
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I have a feeling I'm going to be asking a ton of questions regarding this before too long. I'll be buying my dads 72 Nova around spring time this year and we have a 5.3/TH400 setup I'm planning to swap in to it. Ultimately I plan to turbo it, seems it won't be a simple task.
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lots of turbo'd novas and camaros on here. From budget to wild they're on here. Take a day and just read, search, and take notes. What i spent on the computer saved me four fold in the garage. Guys on here will definitely share and it's a friendly forum. Ask away and build whatever you want.
Only 2 73' builds!!??! I got to get mine up there and represent!
Build Thread: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...dget-swap.html
Mounts: Custom
Oil Pan: Chopped Truck Oil Pan
Headers: Ebay F-body SS headers, with a little Torch'n Love and Care
Accessories: Alt only in F-body cradle and custom bracket
Thanks Hookem'!
Build Thread: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...dget-swap.html
Mounts: Custom
Oil Pan: Chopped Truck Oil Pan
Headers: Ebay F-body SS headers, with a little Torch'n Love and Care
Accessories: Alt only in F-body cradle and custom bracket
Thanks Hookem'!
Teching In
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From: Thompson Ohio
Probably not the most desireable x-body but hey its different and the price was right.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...lq4-4l80e.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...lq4-4l80e.html
Probably not the most desireable x-body but hey its different and the price was right.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...lq4-4l80e.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...lq4-4l80e.html
Then again. Some Lady wants to offer her Father's Original 75'.. might have to look at it for a DD.. LOL
BC
Last edited by bczee; Mar 21, 2013 at 10:18 AM.
cruisin, I'll take care of ya man! A little busy, but when I get a few minutes I'll add you to the thread.
gone mad, all x-bodies are welcome. And I think those are in the "so ugly they're bitchin'" category. I'm glad you did something different. I'll add it with cruisin's.
gone mad, all x-bodies are welcome. And I think those are in the "so ugly they're bitchin'" category. I'm glad you did something different. I'll add it with cruisin's.
kw... got you taken care of. I had to move the 75-later builds into my second post (#3) due to character limits.
Cruisin', gonemad, I added yours. Check 'em out for me, make sure they're correct. gonemad, what are your specs (accessories, exhaust, oil pan, etc.)?
Cruisin', gonemad, I added yours. Check 'em out for me, make sure they're correct. gonemad, what are your specs (accessories, exhaust, oil pan, etc.)?
Last edited by hookemdevils22; May 3, 2013 at 10:22 AM.