mjones2004a

Hey guys just starting the process to swap a 2001 LQ4 into my chevelle and replacing the Big block and may need a little info on if i need to change oil pan and what mounts will work.

Here is my plan
Heads are being ported now
TSP 233/239 cam
BTR Platinum Springs
Have Fully Ported Victor Jr
forged wiseco pistons will be going in also
Th400

Having a hard time deciding if i want to 4150 accufab throttle body or elbow and 90mm .. Thinking i will have a hard time clearencing the elbow option.

Also my car has manual steering and manual brakes which i plan on keeping that way

Also have no a/c as the car really dont get driven all that much

Right now the car is a 396 with a richmond 5 speed and ram clutch but will be getting rid of the 5 speed.

Basically i just need some info on mounting motor and if i need to change pans. any other info would be great also i am open to everything right now.

mjones2004a

I plan on this getting a healthy shot of nitrous also to prove point that nitrous can still go just as fast in a street car as a turbo can

NOS327

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Elbow deal ruins plenum volume, use 4150 and stock type linkage. Rest of combo a lot like mine except mine is an auto. Been 10.30s so far with little squeeze, tons of fun! Will send you oil pan and motor mount info when I get to my PC (on phone now).

BP Automotive

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Wow, super nice ride. Ill be watching this thread! Sounds like it will be a blast once you get her finished...subscribed.

I have always been a fan of nitrous, but I dont dislike turbos either. Ill be waiting for results!


Bill

mjones2004a

Mine will also be an auto .. I have a rossler th400 with a brake that is going into the car with this swap. Any info would be great to have on oil pan and mounting i would appreciate it. Im kinda new to the LS world as i am still learning. I had already kind of made my mind up on the 4150 but just didnt know if anyone had any second opinions.

Thanks guys

mjones2004a

has anyone mounted the motors with no power steering pump or a/c? Just fitment issues is my deal

NOS327

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My LQ4 is installed using the hooker motor mount plates (standard fore/aft location), with a mid-height solid motor mount, mating to a factory small block '67 frame stand (the ones without the return flange around the edge). I'm using the Holley oil pan, which provides excellent ground and k-member clearance, and with that mid-height solid motor mount noted above (will figure out part number tonight), it has ample clearance to the inner tie rods at full lock and still isn't crammed clear up in the trans tunnel. Also still uses OE type filter and provisions for LS generation transmission bolting (even though you won't need it with th400).

I'm not using a/c. I do use corvette front accessories, which clears everything by a mile including power steering, although you've stated twice that you aren't using it.

What headers do you plan to run? ..or planning to fab your own?

mjones2004a

i was thinking about the hookers that are made for an ls into chevelle

mjones2004a

Did you ever find out the part # for those mounts?

jwatts

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Here's a link to my build thread. I put an LQ4 into a 66. If you have any questions feel free to PM me.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...-chevelle.html

Cape T/A

Why not use an LS2 intake (or what ever variation of car intakes that fit lq4) that would solve your hood clearance issues.

sb50

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Okay my friend. Take whatever budget you allotted for this build and and double it. My buddy is in the process of putting an ly6 turbo in his 68 Chevelle and it has become a nightmare. He has the transdapt plates and we have tried multiple small block mounts and clamshells. We first used the cts v pan. It wont work. Now we have a holley pan and we have just decided to try to make our own mounts. The car was also a previous big block car and we just cant seem to get the mounts to line up. We used spacers and multiple other ways and it still wont sit on both mounts correctly and have full lock to lock steering. Buy a proven kit with pan and mounts.

Chiropaul

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Another option is doing a slight notch in the crossmember. I'm running fbody oil pan, S&p adapter plates and just welded in the chevelle small block frame mounts in with a TIG welder. We also tig'd the notched crossmember after fabbing a plate to fill in the notch. See build thread in sig.

mjones2004a

Thanks for the info guys... I went with Vic Jr intake because iI think it will look badass with a fogger plumbed on it.

BP Automotive

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Agreed.

SS67SS

Nice.

We should start a Sixty Seven forum

I'm also running manual disc & steering. As for motor mounts, why not just make an engine plate. This way you can place it exactly where you want it and ideal angle. This is what I intend to run when I do mine. I've been running solid motor mounts since the 80's and wouldn't have it any other way. FTW.