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Old 11-04-2005, 01:02 PM
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Default ls1 into 79 malibu.... anyone make parts?

i'm assuming my biggest concern is headers, motor mounts, and oil pan?

what accessories do i use? does march make a serpentine ls1 hotrod kit?

i have an lq9 coming, and i'm planning on that, with a t56 in maybe this car?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1980-...QQcmdZViewItem

( not mine yet...... but i'm thinking....... )
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PM me for details on modified oil pan & motor mounts. You may want to read this for some guidance on the swap http://www.montecarloss.com/ls1montecarloss/
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You will be able to use the stock truck accessories for a truck LS1 with the exception of the A/C compressor. The alternator is really close to the underhood bracing on my car, but there is still 1/2" of clearence. The truck intake also fit under my hood, the dress up cover that goes on top of the intake will not fit though. Check out John B`s page, he has the most detailed write up, but also check out this thread. https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-swaps/252644-ls1-swap-into-1986-elcamino.html
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Is there an aftermarker wiring worth using or is everyone using takeout wiring? Thats the part that worries me, I hate wiring....
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Ditto the wiring question. I'm LS1'ing into my 67 Chevelle and I have to do a wiring harness as well
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http://www.speartech.com/ is real nice for wiring. and a forum sponsor
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stock wiring is rather simple... just use it
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Try www.hpsalvage.com
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Any aftermarket header worth using?
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Originally Posted by Cop Car
stock wiring is rather simple... just use it

How simple we talking? Wouldnt you have alot of extra wires, or not?
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Originally Posted by BLWN1
How simple we talking? Wouldnt you have alot of extra wires, or not?
all depends what you keep: 4L60E trans, EGR, canister purge, knock sensors, low oil level, etc. i had no previous harness experience and did mine myself with no problems. i bought a subscription to alldata.com for the computer and harness i used and researched what each wire was for and what could be removed. i wouldn't hesistate to do it again.



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