PHANTA-Z

Ok so far all we have for this project is an LS1 motor (no acc.) and the Sonoma. We are planning to go carb'd for this deal. Can anyone give us a good source for info on this swap, or a few guys on here who have done it? Tried a few searches, no luck. The main things we are trying to figure out are: headers, tranny mounts, and the proper accessories. Any help or direction is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

PHANTA-Z

ttt So nobody has done this swap? I'd settle for a few links or maybe someones screen name that has done it. All help is greatly appreciated.

seadog

Ive finished the swap on my 89 s-10. As far as headers go, sanderson makes a set for the second gen s-10s that may work, depended on your motor mounts. The problem is they only have 1 1/2 inch primaries and 2 1/2 inch collectors. Haven't found any others that work yet. Im using a set of 98 model manifolds that are stainless steel, which allowed me to cut the collectors off and weld a downpipe on them. I made a crossmember to accept the factory tranny mount for a t-56, dont know anyone that makes them as of now. you will have to either notch the frame for the alternator and mount on the pass. side or make a top mount bracket, the vette bracket required all front drive acc. from the vette. I used a cut down camaro pan and notched and boxed my crossmember, the truck oil pan fit with only crossmember mods, but it was the lowest point on my truck, so i put the f-body pan on it. If you run a/c, there will be a little work to fit coil packs or they will have to be relocated. the truck packs gain a little room. hope this helps.

PHANTA-Z

Yes it does, thank you.

kossuth

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www.geocities.com/jays_s10/ls1swap.html This is my 2nd gen truck but it gives you some info to start with.