is it possible???
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is it possible??? i have a 99 Lumina with a 3800 v6 S/C
now, i also have a 98 Chevrolet Lumina with a dying 3100 engine...
planning on doing a RWD LS1 Proyect.
any kind of help any one can provide???
any input really! i want to get as much feedback as possible, being good or bad.
now, i also have a 98 Chevrolet Lumina with a dying 3100 engine...
planning on doing a RWD LS1 Proyect.
any kind of help any one can provide???
any input really! i want to get as much feedback as possible, being good or bad.
Take advantage of the SEARCH Function. This would be the best place to start looking...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids-28/
Good luck.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids-28/
Good luck.
i'm confused... are you asking about putting a 3.8 sc into a 3100 car? if so, the answer is no, it is not worth the money.
in the event that you're asking about putting a rwd ls1 into either of those vehicles, the answer is still no, it is not worth the money.
as far as helping you, I'm really unsure of what it is that you're asking, I would be more than glad to, but theres no real question in your post, you just told us about your fwd cars, said you wanted a rwd ls1 and asked for help.
in the event that you're asking about putting a rwd ls1 into either of those vehicles, the answer is still no, it is not worth the money.
as far as helping you, I'm really unsure of what it is that you're asking, I would be more than glad to, but theres no real question in your post, you just told us about your fwd cars, said you wanted a rwd ls1 and asked for help.
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i have 2 luminas
one being a 3800 v6 Supercharger
the other one with a dying 3100
i am looking into the possibility of doing a v8 swap and RWD the thing.
welding is not an issue
i can fabricate almost anything car related
i do have the LS1 engine sitting in the garage
has anyone done it? (or in another FWD GM car)
wiring harness?
etc etc.
one being a 3800 v6 Supercharger
the other one with a dying 3100
i am looking into the possibility of doing a v8 swap and RWD the thing.
welding is not an issue
i can fabricate almost anything car related
i do have the LS1 engine sitting in the garage
has anyone done it? (or in another FWD GM car)
wiring harness?
etc etc.
Anythinfg is possible, question is why do you want to do it? The cars arent worth much to begin with, youll have a ton of money into a project like that since alot of parts will have to be made. Unless you can do headers, wiring, fabbing, youll have more money in that than a ls1 camaro. their is a reason nobody has done one. Personally I dont like the looks of either of those cars, but thats me. If you love those cars then do it.
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I have a 98 Monte Carlo Z34 and have considered what to do if the 3800 ever quits.
1st consideration is that the steering rack is behind the motor, I would get an F-Body rack and mount it in front, then swap the steering knuckles side to side so that it steers from the front. The back of the subframe would have to be removed.
2nd is obviously the floor pan/firewall. Would have to be removed and replaced with a RWD tunnel to give room for the trans/driveshaft.
3rd, rear axle would be fairly simple, however the gas tank would have to be relocated because it sits where the rear axle would fit.
Seems easy enough, LOL. Would be a long term project.
1st consideration is that the steering rack is behind the motor, I would get an F-Body rack and mount it in front, then swap the steering knuckles side to side so that it steers from the front. The back of the subframe would have to be removed.
2nd is obviously the floor pan/firewall. Would have to be removed and replaced with a RWD tunnel to give room for the trans/driveshaft.
3rd, rear axle would be fairly simple, however the gas tank would have to be relocated because it sits where the rear axle would fit.
Seems easy enough, LOL. Would be a long term project.
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Might be interesting to see from a technical standpoint but in you'd end up with a v8...lumina. It's always cool to see people do something new but if you have skills and time I'm sure there is something else nobody has done that would turn out more exciting. You might uncover some stuff that's applicable to other cars though. Give it a shot.
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It can be done and has been done on that chassis. The Monte Carlo is the same chassis as the Lumina minus a few doors and would require the same technique and skill.
We all know Jon Moss... He built one in 1995 or 1996. Granted it isn't an LS1 engine but the concept is the same. Watch the video starting around 3:50...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1iy2-6cbcY
Another video... This time a 1998 Monte Carlo converted to rear wheel drive looking a bit more stealth.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJKsD...eature=related
If you truly can fabricate I suggest you start measuring, researching and making notes... because talk my friend is... talk.
We all know Jon Moss... He built one in 1995 or 1996. Granted it isn't an LS1 engine but the concept is the same. Watch the video starting around 3:50...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1iy2-6cbcY
Another video... This time a 1998 Monte Carlo converted to rear wheel drive looking a bit more stealth.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJKsD...eature=related
If you truly can fabricate I suggest you start measuring, researching and making notes... because talk my friend is... talk.