86 Monte LS Driver- magnacharged LS1 swap
12-25-2010, 11:02 PM
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86 Monte LS Driver- magnacharged LS1 swap Never seemed to get around to posting my LS1 swap on here. Hope you like it!
FULL BUILD THREAD: http://www.montecarloss.com/communit...338#Post633338
Bought the car when I was 14, did a small resto over the next few year including Paint, a used 305 crate motor, rebuild 200r4, and SS rear end. But eventually I became bored and stumbled across a used Ls1 motor...Needless to say- heres what ensued. Its my first large scale car project and I think it turned out nice! I'm 20 now and the swap is mostly finished. Currently parked due to trans issues and lack of time :/
99 ls1 with a hummer h2 magnacharger, adapted BB G body headers to LS1 flanges, motormount adapter plates, 2.5" exhaust and crappy intake for now until I get one made of steel. Th400 with shift kit/3000 stall. ford 9" rear. Redone interior with jegs seats, dyed panels, Grand prix dash, and a revamped stereo set up
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NA/ Ls1 in this vid lol
FULL BUILD THREAD: http://www.montecarloss.com/communit...338#Post633338
Bought the car when I was 14, did a small resto over the next few year including Paint, a used 305 crate motor, rebuild 200r4, and SS rear end. But eventually I became bored and stumbled across a used Ls1 motor...Needless to say- heres what ensued. Its my first large scale car project and I think it turned out nice! I'm 20 now and the swap is mostly finished. Currently parked due to trans issues and lack of time :/
99 ls1 with a hummer h2 magnacharger, adapted BB G body headers to LS1 flanges, motormount adapter plates, 2.5" exhaust and crappy intake for now until I get one made of steel. Th400 with shift kit/3000 stall. ford 9" rear. Redone interior with jegs seats, dyed panels, Grand prix dash, and a revamped stereo set up
A few pics:
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NA/ Ls1 in this vid lol
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12-26-2010, 04:45 AM
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Good to see you on this forum too, posted in your thread over at MCSS.com about the chassis paint. I think I'm going to go ahead and get some of that stuff before I put the engine and trans in and do the gas tank with it as well. Anything new on the build?
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12-29-2010, 12:21 AM
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They seem to be working well so far! Occasionally I'll get a glitch or they get a little jittery for a min or two. Could be the sender. But they all still work accurately about a year later..(used em on my old set up as well)
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Slight update! after alot of learning and trial/error I finally got the th400 working correctly with all the gears! Still trying to clean up stuff but its hard to with the sun setting so early and the cold.
Got my sights set on these sharp rims! basically a larger version of what I have now! which is great cause I love the stock SS rims..but always wanted bigger ones Any opinions?
Got my sights set on these sharp rims! basically a larger version of what I have now! which is great cause I love the stock SS rims..but always wanted bigger ones Any opinions?
01-24-2011, 12:57 PM
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I mean i think the stock ls1 is rated at like 350..I have a blower at 8psi (supposedly adds like 130hp) and headers/exhaust...and I'm guessing close to 500hp crank. I dont like guessing unless I have dyno sheets though. I know I cant keep the tires planted under 50mph with 255 street radials. starts to hook mid second gear. Cant wait for the e/t streets 275/60/15's
