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Old May 23, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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Anyone have any finished pics?
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Old May 23, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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just finished last week, 72 chevelle
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Old May 25, 2005 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by thered72
just finished last week, 72 chevelle
Awesome, wish they make a simlpe kit for this........but then what fun would that be.
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Old May 25, 2005 | 01:51 PM
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How difficult is this swap? I'm actively looking for an LS1 to go in my 70' Ragtop.

I hear that the accessories are a pain...that true? I'm only planning to run an alternator and PS pump....no AC.
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Old May 25, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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There's a few on the forums, search 'chevelle' and about 3 or 4 guys will show up.

Once I have spare cash I'll start my 70 SS LSx m6 or a3 project. I'm leaning towards a ls2 stroker with a dozen pounds of help

I'd like to find a good body to save the years an off frame restoration might take and get going on the drivetrain and suspension. I'm looking to go with a c4 type front suspension and brakes, 9" alum diff rear.
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Old May 25, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Rreemo
How difficult is this swap? I'm actively looking for an LS1 to go in my 70' Ragtop.

I hear that the accessories are a pain...that true? I'm only planning to run an alternator and PS pump....no AC.
I got a 03 6.0l LQ4 going in my 72 Chevelle. It has already been in and out LOTS of times... I'm running bare bones... PS pump clears, Alternator clears. Truck intake does not clear hood.

Tranny tunnel mods are needed. T cut, then the engine/tranny combo slips right into place.

-Matt
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Old May 26, 2005 | 06:45 AM
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i used s&p motor mounts and modified oil pan. with a 4l60e i was able to reuse the stock tranny crossmember; just had to move it back a few inches. accessory brackets aren't really a pain, just expensive. all of the s&p stuff bolted up nicely.
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Old May 26, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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Doin the same into a 67 tempest. What did you use for computer/ wiring. I have the stock wiring harness. How can I get power to the computer.
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here are a few shots
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Has anybody managed to fit a set of Longtubes on a LSx Chevelle?
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