Some conversion questions
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Some conversion questions I am a newb to the whole conversion scene, iv been trolling these threads for a month or so, and i have some questions.
1) I think my ideal conversion cosmetically would be ls1-t56 into a stingray vette, i guess it would be a c3(before the c4). I know 1 person on here has it done and btw he did a great job, i was wondering, conversion car wise, how hard is that?
2) What is the easiest car to do a conversion into? im a beginner wrencher and would have the help of my neighbor whos pretty much a grese monkey and fixes cars and motorcycles all day, so i need a car that would be easiest to slap an ls1/t56 in.
3) Parts only, about how much should i expect to spend? I saw the how much u spent thread but thats all so various and includes cars and stuff, im only talking about wiring pcm flashing parts and ls1/t56, not the body of the car.
Thanks and all ur conversions are SICK!!!
1) I think my ideal conversion cosmetically would be ls1-t56 into a stingray vette, i guess it would be a c3(before the c4). I know 1 person on here has it done and btw he did a great job, i was wondering, conversion car wise, how hard is that?
2) What is the easiest car to do a conversion into? im a beginner wrencher and would have the help of my neighbor whos pretty much a grese monkey and fixes cars and motorcycles all day, so i need a car that would be easiest to slap an ls1/t56 in.
3) Parts only, about how much should i expect to spend? I saw the how much u spent thread but thats all so various and includes cars and stuff, im only talking about wiring pcm flashing parts and ls1/t56, not the body of the car.
Thanks and all ur conversions are SICK!!!
[QUOTE=h0mieg]I am a newb to the whole conversion scene, iv been trolling these threads for a month or so, and i have some questions.
A V-6 Camaro/Firebird of the same year as the LS1 donor car is the easiest...pretty much no wiring involved.
Between around $1500 to $5000 for the LS1 powertrain complete, plus another $40 or so if you score a used chassis harness, plus around $300 or so for PCM flashing. Then there's whatever the recipient car needs on top of that...rad, hoses, fuel system stuff, etc. varies by car.
Originally Posted by h0mieg
2) What is the easiest car to do a conversion into? im a beginner wrencher and would have the help of my neighbor whos pretty much a grese monkey and fixes cars and motorcycles all day, so i need a car that would be easiest to slap an ls1/t56 in.
Originally Posted by h0mieg
3) Parts only, about how much should i expect to spend? I saw the how much u spent thread but thats all so various and includes cars and stuff, im only talking about wiring pcm flashing parts and ls1/t56, not the body of the car.
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Originally Posted by crainholio
A V-6 Camaro/Firebird of the same year as the LS1 donor car is the easiest...pretty much no wiring involved.
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Homieg,
If you want to be unique it will not be easy unless you can fabricate everything by yourself. The easiest way is to choose a car that many people have done the swap on and someone is selling a kit for the conversion. That way it will take all the guest works out for you. I am currently doing an LS1 swap into a 280Z. There is a dozen of people from Hybridz.org doing this swap. Also someone is selling a kit for this swap too. Hop over there and check it out. Good luck
If you want to be unique it will not be easy unless you can fabricate everything by yourself. The easiest way is to choose a car that many people have done the swap on and someone is selling a kit for the conversion. That way it will take all the guest works out for you. I am currently doing an LS1 swap into a 280Z. There is a dozen of people from Hybridz.org doing this swap. Also someone is selling a kit for this swap too. Hop over there and check it out. Good luck
Last edited by LS1Cobra; Jul 23, 2005 at 07:31 AM.
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I did the LS1/T56 RX7 swap. Pretty easy. Just need motor/tranny mounts, a shortened GM drive shaft with a Deapco flange on it, an after market fuel pump/ pressure regulator , an aftermarket radiator/fan, a Wilwood clutch master, a moded T56 clutch line and mate the Mazda/ Ls1 power steering hoses. Slap it all together and go out looking for some vettes to put down !!!!
Last edited by RFERG43; Jul 22, 2005 at 02:38 PM. Reason: more info
