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I bought a project that someone else started. I have spent the last few months tinkering and figuring out exactly what I have, now it's time to get serious about getting her on the road. Not doing a high end ($) or high horse conversion, just a fun car for the wife to have a toy as well.
I am a mechanic and can wire anything, but have never done an LS swap, so I'm looking to learn from the experiences of the builds done by members on here.
More about the build... It came with an LS1 out of a 2004 GTO, with the 4L60 trans, and GTO harness and ECU. The motor mounts look fabricated (see pic below), but seem to locate the motor well. And it had an Autokraft pan.
Here's what I've purchased:
Hooker Headers X- member Part No. 12625HKR
Auto Dynasty AD-HDS-NOVA74 headers
American Autowire Classic Update Series Wiring Harness Kits 500661
Radiator from auto city (see image below)
Spectra GM32AFI had tank with pump
Here's were I'm at on the swap:
In car wiring installed, haven't started under the hood
X- Member installed
Headers fit checked
Obviously a lot left to do like throttle system, accessories/ belts, converting stock GTO harness, fuel lines/ filter/ regulator, hoses, cold air intake, etc... Radiator and fan that I plan to use Here's the adapter/ motor mount Header seems to clear stock box well Drivers side head to firewall Passenger side head to firewall
Anyone see any issues with the mounts themselves, or where they have located the motor? I figured that since the x-member, headers, and oil pan all seem to fit and have the needed clearance, all is good, but would like to confirm before going farther.
Also, what has worked well for accessory and throttle cable setups for others?
Where have you mounted the ECU and additional fuses/ relays in your gen 1 Camaro LS swaps?
My project is a complete restoration of the car as well as the swap. I don't have the wiper motor, brake booster/ master cylinder, etc... remounted yet, so it will be difficult for me to identify a good location for the fuse block and relays, but I want to get the wiring done as my next step.
BTW... still looking for opinions on mounts and motor location from previous post.
What I did with my 67 coupe is took a gen 4 Camaro ecu mount, modified it, made a hinged bracket and mounted it under the dash where the original speaker would have been mounted. For the fuses I made a replica of the glove box out of steel and mounted my obd2 port, fuses/relays, dakota digital moudule as well as my power door lock module. I also used a 4th gen wiper motor assembly and mounted it above the glove box. That was a bit more involved... Had to make my own linkage and disable the park feature in the controls but I do have delayed wipers on my turn signal. lol
What I did with my 67 coupe is took a gen 4 Camaro ecu mount, modified it, made a hinged bracket and mounted it under the dash where the original speaker would have been mounted. For the fuses I made a replica of the glove box out of steel and mounted my obd2 port, fuses/relays, dakota digital moudule as well as my power door lock module. I also used a 4th gen wiper motor assembly and mounted it above the glove box. That was a bit more involved... Had to make my own linkage and disable the park feature in the controls but I do have delayed wipers on my turn signal. lol
Thanks for the ideas.
Mine will probably never see rain, unless I get caught by surprise. Lol. So the stock wiper motor will meet my needs. Hiding the ECU in the stock speaker location is an awesome idea. I may look at how to do the same! Any pics of the glove box?
This was after I made it and powder coated it. The rectangular cut out is where my wiper motor is located. Basically it is a metal copy of the cardboard one. I took the original one, made a flat pattern of it and then bent everything accordingly. My car isn't finished, but I can get a picture of it in the car after work.
I used that same radiator and love it. I still need to find a better fitting upper radiator hose. The one that I have is made from two different hoses I threw together. It works so I haven't bothered with it. I'm also running all Holley for my mounts and oil pan.
I used that same radiator and love it. I still need to find a better fitting upper radiator hose. The one that I have is made from two different hoses I threw together. It works so I haven't bothered with it. I'm also running all Holley for my mounts and oil pan.
Glad the radiator is working well. It looked like a solid unit for the money. Are you using the fan and shroud that came with it, or did you upgrade those?
I'll share info if I figure out a good upper hose for it.
This was after I made it and powder coated it. The rectangular cut out is where my wiper motor is located. Basically it is a metal copy of the cardboard one. I took the original one, made a flat pattern of it and then bent everything accordingly. My car isn't finished, but I can get a picture of it in the car after work.
Nice fab work. I am going back and forth on getting the additional relays/ fuses inside or just under hood. Im not adding power windows (yet). I think your option is a very good one for in car.
I used that same radiator and love it. I still need to find a better fitting upper radiator hose. The one that I have is made from two different hoses I threw together. It works so I haven't bothered with it. I'm also running all Holley for my mounts and oil pan.
So I had to take some time off of the project, but getting back to it now. I made a trip to autozone yesterday and looked through there radiator hose stock. Came up with this 71591. Right inlet/ outlet diameters, and looks correct.
03-28-2020, 04:15 PM
67 Camaro Conv. LS1 swap 
