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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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So I won't be able to get my lm7 motor until late May but I want to start tinkering now. My buddy has a bare lt1 block/heads that I can borrow. Would this be a waste of time? I already have the 4l60e.

The swap is going in an old bmw so there aren't any stock reference points to measure as if I was doing a camaro swap or anything.

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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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I'm not certain, but it's my understanding that the mounts are in the wrong place, so it would be a waste of time
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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The ls engines and lt engines have zero in common other than bore spacing and pushrods. Just be patient and wait for the right parts.
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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Ok, that's the general consesus I was getting through search but I wanted to make sure others weren't swapping cross members and what not for different reasons.

If anyone knows of a used foam block for sale let me know, I can't realy justify getting a new one.
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