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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 01:27 PM
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Looking to do a LS1 drop into a 1969 Camaro SS. I am currently working out a deal for a 98 LS1 out of a Camaro. My question is this...when I build it up, I will be switching the 1998 motor into my 2002 Camaro SS and then transplanting the motor from the 2002 into the 69 and I just want that as my baby. Will I run into any problems with putting the 1998 motor in my 2002? I know it sounds dumb but as of right now, I'm just confused!

P.S. In the 69, I will be using the LS1 Carb set-up from MSD and Edelbrock so the PCM from the donor Camaro will not have to be used for the 69' and will be non existant.

Am I getting that right?

Basically:

1. Can I use the 1998 engine with my 2002 PCM?

2. Just making sure the LS1 Carb Set-up will be cool with no PCM in the 69'?

Help guys!
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 09:25 AM
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sounds like too much work to me. I would just use the '98 motor in the '69 and leave the 2002 alone. Save time and lots of moolah.
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 10:35 AM
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I agree. Leave the 2002 engine alone. Just buy some performance upgrades for the '98 and drop it into the '69.
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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If you're set on swapping though, pull the sensors off of the '02 and put them on the '98 when you install it, shouldn't have any issues beyond that.
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