I want to put a LS1 in a 73 camaro!
08-02-2005, 07:30 PM
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I want to put a LS1 in a 73 camaro! I just got rid of my 93 Z28 LT1 6 speed for a 73 Z28. I know for sure I am going to make it a 6 speed. And I want to put a LS1 in it. What kind of money are we talking about. Stock LS1, tranny, computer, and harness out of donor car around $3500-4000. Will I need to modify the motormounts or the k member? If you know of a site that has a 2nd gen with a LS1 please let me know.
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08-02-2005, 10:57 PM
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I am interested in this as well. I would love to drop a LS1/T56 into the '80 Berlinetta I have sitting behind my shop. Hopefully someone will chime in with some help.
08-02-2005, 10:59 PM
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Have you checked out www.nastyz28.com ? I know they have a pretty decent tech forum. Nothing like this one, of course, but it still has some decent info. Which six speed are you converting to? How are you going about it? What motor are you using?
08-03-2005, 01:02 AM
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I have an LS6 in my '74 Camaro. So far I'm in a little over $7000.00 (including the cost of the car) . You have the car , if you do most of the work yourself you can have an awesome machine. Just figure $3-4000.00 LS1/T56, budget fuel system (inline ) $250.00, wiring harness $700.00, misc. $500.00. Mine will be considerably more because my '74 was a pile - I'm wasn't just putting in a LSx into an old car I 'm rebuilding the whole car mechanically and cosmetically. When you're done you won't believe how much fun the car will be .... lighter , faster , better handling, reliable, and economical- the $ I'm saving in gas , this might pay for itself in a few years!!! Do it !!
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08-03-2005, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by NX74LS6
I have an LS6 in my '74 Camaro. So far I'm in a little over $7000.00 (including the cost of the car) . You have the car , if you do most of the work yourself you can have an awesome machine. Just figure $3-4000.00 LS1/T56, budget fuel system (inline ) $250.00, wiring harness $700.00, misc. $500.00. Mine will be considerably more because my '74 was a pile - I'm wasn't just putting in a LSx into an old car I 'm rebuilding the whole car mechanically and cosmetically. When you're done you won't believe how much fun the car will be .... lighter , faster , better handling, reliable, and economical- the $ I'm saving in gas , this might pay for itself in a few years!!! Do it !!
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08-03-2005, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Rottluver
I would love to see a write up and/or pics of what you have done so far dude. Sounds super sweet.
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one of my friends is doing a project very similar to this....73 camaro with a LS1 with a huge turbo (91mm to be exact) on the boards his name is LiL SS, i would PM him and ask him some questions..hes a real smart guy and nice, he will be more than happy to answer some of your questions...
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Originally Posted by VaNDaL*SS*
one of my friends is doing a project very similar to this....73 camaro with a LS1 with a huge turbo (91mm to be exact) on the boards his name is LiL SS, i would PM him and ask him some questions..hes a real smart guy and nice, he will be more than happy to answer some of your questions...
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Originally Posted by NX74LS6
I have an LS6 in my '74 Camaro. So far I'm in a little over $7000.00 (including the cost of the car) . You have the car , if you do most of the work yourself you can have an awesome machine. Just figure $3-4000.00 LS1/T56, budget fuel system (inline ) $250.00, wiring harness $700.00, misc. $500.00. Mine will be considerably more because my '74 was a pile - I'm wasn't just putting in a LSx into an old car I 'm rebuilding the whole car mechanically and cosmetically. When you're done you won't believe how much fun the car will be .... lighter , faster , better handling, reliable, and economical- the $ I'm saving in gas , this might pay for itself in a few years!!! Do it !!
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08-03-2005, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jasycz28
Did you have to mod the k-member, motor mounts, or tranny mounts?
Good luck,
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08-03-2005, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by NX74LS6
No modding of k-member or trans mount( other than drillimg 2 holes thru the frame and moving the front trans brace back one hole) . Meaning that the back bolt- towards rear is now the front bolt hole. Hope that helps. Motor mount plates(S&P style) bolt right up to motor then drop the engine and drill your holes and you're done. No welding at all.
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Good luck,
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08-03-2005, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jasycz28
thanks for the info. did you move the motor to the front or rear of the car any?
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Can I ask why you went with the 700R4 instead of a 4L60E or similar trans? How was that install? Did it bolt up good or was there a lot of fabrication on that end?
08-05-2005, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Rottluver
Can I ask why you went with the 700R4 instead of a 4L60E or similar trans? How was that install? Did it bolt up good or was there a lot of fabrication on that end?
Just hooked up my factory tach( Baker TSD box) - it's coming along ...slowly but surely.
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Im planning an ls1 conversion for my 78 camaro, its cool to see other 2nd gens. It has a 350ci/350 auto in it now, I wanted a 6 speed, would it be cheaper to throw some other tranny in there? If I get a complete engine, transmission, and wiring harness out of a junked 98-02, how much extra will it be costing me? What about the driveshaft?
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Originally Posted by NX74LS6
The 700 was a cheaper solution. Since this is a low budget buildup the $100.00 adapter plate( and the $60.00 700R4 univ. TV cable),was offset by the savings in the trans($300.00 less), I got to use my factory speedo( a must for a sleeper) - no $300.00 conversion box, and since I had HP tuner I could delete the VSS, but perhaps most important my buddy who builds very strong 700R4 is not as comfortable with the 4L60E. This thing shifts very hard which is how I like it. This thing will bark the tires at anything more than 1/2 throttle- I love it. Now I gotta install the T350-700R4 detent conversion so I can use my stock shifter and console (sleeper) and get all manual low gears with postive lockout.
Just hooked up my factory tach( Baker TSD box) - it's coming along ...slowly but surely.
Just hooked up my factory tach( Baker TSD box) - it's coming along ...slowly but surely.
I was just curious what your reasons were.........it sounds like you are gonna have one helluva an awesome ride/sleeper when she is all done.
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Originally Posted by NX74LS6
No modding of k-member or trans mount( other than drillimg 2 holes thru the frame and moving the front trans brace back one hole) . Meaning that the back bolt- towards rear is now the front bolt hole. Hope that helps. Motor mount plates(S&P style) bolt right up to motor then drop the engine and drill your holes and you're done. No welding at all.
Good luck,
NICK
Good luck,
NICK
