LS1 in a early Nova
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Staging Lane
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LS1 in a early Nova What does it take to put an LS1 in a early Nova (62-67), with the stock style suspension?
I would think if you moved the engine as far back as possible, and used a modified pan if need be, it would clear the steering linkage.
I would think if you moved the engine as far back as possible, and used a modified pan if need be, it would clear the steering linkage.
setting the motor back is easy since the mounts on the LS1 are further forward on the block, the motor will automatically sit about 3inches than a standard small block.
up at the top you there is a thread that everyone posted up what they did swaps, i can't remember the persons handle, but he id the first gen x-body swap.
later
tim
up at the top you there is a thread that everyone posted up what they did swaps, i can't remember the persons handle, but he id the first gen x-body swap.
later
tim
Staging Lane
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From: roanoke, va.
Originally Posted by Slammed'99
What does it take to put an LS1 in a early Nova (62-67), with the stock style suspension?
I would think if you moved the engine as far back as possible, and used a modified pan if need be, it would clear the steering linkage.
I would think if you moved the engine as far back as possible, and used a modified pan if need be, it would clear the steering linkage.
Rodney
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Thanks for the info.
What did you have to do to convert your '67 to front steer using the S-10 spindles? What steering box are you using, and how did it mount? Do you have any pictures?
I'd like to convert one of these to front steer, and then ad a rack and pinion.
I don't like the rear steer for oil pan clearance issues, and the stock style power steering set up is way old school, and expensive to duplicate on a non power steering car.
What did you have to do to convert your '67 to front steer using the S-10 spindles? What steering box are you using, and how did it mount? Do you have any pictures?
I'd like to convert one of these to front steer, and then ad a rack and pinion.
I don't like the rear steer for oil pan clearance issues, and the stock style power steering set up is way old school, and expensive to duplicate on a non power steering car.
Staging Lane
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From: roanoke, va.
Originally Posted by Slammed'99
Thanks for the info.
What did you have to do to convert your '67 to front steer using the S-10 spindles? What steering box are you using, and how did it mount? Do you have any pictures?
I'd like to convert one of these to front steer, and then ad a rack and pinion.
I don't like the rear steer for oil pan clearance issues, and the stock style power steering set up is way old school, and expensive to duplicate on a non power steering car.
What did you have to do to convert your '67 to front steer using the S-10 spindles? What steering box are you using, and how did it mount? Do you have any pictures?
I'd like to convert one of these to front steer, and then ad a rack and pinion.
I don't like the rear steer for oil pan clearance issues, and the stock style power steering set up is way old school, and expensive to duplicate on a non power steering car.
Rodney
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You can probably use a GTO oil pan, which is front sump and it should clear all the linkage with little to no modification. Your biggest issue on the first-gen is going to be exhaust. You will likely have to make your own headers, or be forced to use some combination of stock manifolds.
Although, there are some BIG-block headers made for engine swaps (fenderwells) perhaps those can be modified by changing the flange and slap them on the LS1???
Although, there are some BIG-block headers made for engine swaps (fenderwells) perhaps those can be modified by changing the flange and slap them on the LS1???
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Originally Posted by Rod G
I put power rack&pinion, made a crossmember that went in between the motor mounts and bolted the rack to it. Had to ream the holes in the steering arms to match the taper of the ford tie rods. Also put coilovers on the car mounted in the stock location. The bottom ball joints have to be changed. The top ones work with the spindles.
Rodney
Rodney
