Which LS1 motor to look for?
Which LS1 motor to look for? I have been reading my butt off in this forum. I remember seeing something about the throttle cable on certain year LS1's, having to mod it was a pain. Which LS1's are the best for the swap? Camaro or Corvette and which years? I have pretty much convinced the wifey to let me do this. I just want to make sure of what I am getting into. Thanks in advance.
Camaro/Firebird = Cable throttle
Corvette = Electronic throttle
At this point, low miles and cleanliness are more important than the year of the motor. It will make things easier for you to stay away from 1997-98 as they are a little different than the later motors. If I were going to do it again, I'd probably see if I could get one of the LS2s from the GTOs that were in the train wreck.
What are you going to put it in?
Corvette = Electronic throttle
At this point, low miles and cleanliness are more important than the year of the motor. It will make things easier for you to stay away from 1997-98 as they are a little different than the later motors. If I were going to do it again, I'd probably see if I could get one of the LS2s from the GTOs that were in the train wreck.
What are you going to put it in?
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It's all good!! He's absolutely right about cleanliness and low mileage over model year in importance. Year to year platform differences are relatively minor.
I'm using a 2000 LS1 T-56 combo for my current project. I bought it complete with new wiring harness & PCM and SLP MAF from my son-in-law in Gilbert, Arizona. There's probably no more difficult conversion than my Miata project and Jeff solved all my engine systems issues.
He's (Howard Performance) sold probably close to 25-28 used LS1 engine packages with new stand alone, wiring harnesses and PCMs for Streetrods, Sandrails, etc. recently and they've all been great, low mileage
motors guys are pretty much using in everything.
I'm using a 2000 LS1 T-56 combo for my current project. I bought it complete with new wiring harness & PCM and SLP MAF from my son-in-law in Gilbert, Arizona. There's probably no more difficult conversion than my Miata project and Jeff solved all my engine systems issues.
He's (Howard Performance) sold probably close to 25-28 used LS1 engine packages with new stand alone, wiring harnesses and PCMs for Streetrods, Sandrails, etc. recently and they've all been great, low mileage
motors guys are pretty much using in everything.
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Pay close attention to the shape of the oil pan and the location of your cross member. There are at least 3 variations available off the shelf otherwise custom mods will be required.
F Body LS1 most likely will be the least hastle for you.
F Body LS1 most likely will be the least hastle for you.
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Originally Posted by Scooter70
Camaro/Firebird = Cable throttle
Corvette = Electronic throttle
At this point, low miles and cleanliness are more important than the year of the motor. It will make things easier for you to stay away from 1997-98 as they are a little different than the later motors. If I were going to do it again, I'd probably see if I could get one of the LS2s from the GTOs that were in the train wreck.
What are you going to put it in?
Corvette = Electronic throttle
At this point, low miles and cleanliness are more important than the year of the motor. It will make things easier for you to stay away from 1997-98 as they are a little different than the later motors. If I were going to do it again, I'd probably see if I could get one of the LS2s from the GTOs that were in the train wreck.
What are you going to put it in?
Originally Posted by LS V8s in Miatas
He's absolutely right about cleanliness and low mileage over model year in importance. Year to year platform differences are relatively minor.
I'm using a 2000 LS1 T-56 combo for my current project. I bought it complete with new wiring harness & PCM and SLP MAF from my son-in-law in Gilbert, Arizona. There's probably no more difficult conversion than my Miata project and Jeff solved all my engine systems issues.
He's (Howard Performance) sold probably close to 25-28 used LS1 engine packages with new stand alone, wiring harnesses and PCMs for Streetrods, Sandrails, etc. recently and they've all been great, low mileage
motors guys are pretty much using in everything.
I'm using a 2000 LS1 T-56 combo for my current project. I bought it complete with new wiring harness & PCM and SLP MAF from my son-in-law in Gilbert, Arizona. There's probably no more difficult conversion than my Miata project and Jeff solved all my engine systems issues.
He's (Howard Performance) sold probably close to 25-28 used LS1 engine packages with new stand alone, wiring harnesses and PCMs for Streetrods, Sandrails, etc. recently and they've all been great, low mileage
motors guys are pretty much using in everything.
Where is Howard Performance located at? Phone # or website would be great. Thanks for the info
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Howard Performance question They are a small company located in Gilbert, Arizona the best thing to do is call and talk to Jeff Howard the owner, directly at (480) 577-9413.
Good luck on your project!!
Good luck on your project!!
throttle by wire? If you need help w/ programming and or wiring issues check out www.currentperformance.com Worked for me... 