Hey guys, this is the beginning stages of my swap. Its a LS1 out of a 2001 Corvette, with 1,800 miles going into my little 89 Toyota 4x4 Pickup! Wish me luck......

 

1951 Ford F1 pickup truck.
2004 5.3L Vortec LS1 with 4L60e
S-10 Frame

 

Good to see other LS V8 Miatas, we need more here in Arizona, we only have Ford V8 Miatas to compete against at our local track days!

I regularly communicate with about 6 other guys around the country doing LS V8s in Miatas.

Mine's a 94 with T-56, Ford 8.8 rear with Detroit True-trac Posi, 3:73 gears that I've previously run (4 cyclinder) on almost every great roadracing course in the Southwest and West over the last 3 years.

 

You know, I've been thinking about the stronger Ford rear end & a T-56. Think I'm going to do it after the 4 speed & 10 bolt wear out.

 

The real weak point using either the Ford 7.5 or Ford 8.8 is the previously poor selection of posis available particularly if you intend to abuse your car for fun at Track days, Auto-X, etc. As alot of the Ford V8 Miata guys built their cars to the 400 HP point they find the Ford LSDs even Racing models smoke clutch packs in the diffs frequently. Like many old design posis they don't appreciate hard acceleration around corners. I chose the 8.8 not just because of it's beefer construction but it's parts availbility. The 8.8 started in 1983 and is still in current use throughout various Ford models today.

I believe the best posi available now for 8.8 is the Detroit Locker, True-trac model it is NOT a Locker, or clutch packed LSD, it's a Helical Gear design posi bigger than a Torsen, like the GURU designs ($1600.00) used in the Australian V8 Supercars, closest to bulletproof and a real bargin at around $425.00

Build it strong, thrash it and have reliable fun!

 

Thank-you for the advice.

 

I bought this car on my sons 15th birthday and he is now 17 but I dont work on it without him and he has to do most of the hands on stuff but we will be through with it by xmas or else.

it will have
ls1
rack n pinion
4 wheel c4 brakes
t56 tranny
late 80s column , wipers and cruise
17'' magnetos from boyd
Oreolie Orange candee from xotic with silver met. ss stripes and silver ghost flames
vintage air

here is a link to pics they are kind of lengthy 71 but if you have time take a look. you need the password wich is hammerhead

http://photobucket.com/albums/v643/skinner21/

 

Carbed 5.3 in a 62 Nova, th350, straight front axle
In the works...

 

1989 Nissan Old School 300zx 2005 LQ9 6.0L 4L80E

just Aquired the engine trans last night....booyah

 

wow just wow....that car launched awesome...and it looks plain jane...that car is an excellent sleeper....i give it a 9.....great job man

 

Even though I haven't finished my LS1 T-56 1994 Miata project yet, I had a guy make me an offer I just couldn't refuse. I sold him my used 2000 LS1, and all the accessories, ECU and harness and I just ordered a NEW GM crate LS2 for my Miata!!

I haven't finished the thing or even driven it yet with a V8 and it's already getting a new LS2 is that cool or what?

 

1973 International Scout II
2001 Vortec 5.3 4L60E NP241

My scout went on a diet it lost 1000 Pounds in weight swaping to the Gen III
over the stock internatonal 800 pound 345 engine. Oh and thats IH small block!

 

1988 RX-7 GTU with a 2000 T/A LS1 6 speed. Pics in sig. Jesse

 

Nice! What size tires/wheels are on that beast? Did RX-7's come 5 lug stock or did you swap'em?


Oh BTW, if you find that K&N cone filter to be a bit restrictive, try the intense performance website. They have some awesome high flow cone filters with a reverse cone nose & wider pleates for better filtration.

 

1982 Camaro Hardtop 370 Ci Iron Ls1 9:1cr Ported 5.3 Heads Big John's Built T56 With G-force Parts Spec Stage 3 Clutch Kit Innovative Turbo Systems To4b W/h3 Compressor P Trim Turbine Polished 28x14x3.5 Fmic Owner Made Turbo Manifold W Crossover And Ls2 Ex. Manifold Driver Side Ceramic Coated Comp 215@.050 225 Ex. 600. Lift@118lsa

 

Diva Roadster (all glass kit car)
99 LS1, M6, 8.8 diff
Car weighs 1900lbs
http://www.freewebs.com/ls1diva/index.htm

 

i would like to know if converting a 95 v6 camaro over to an earlier model small block is possible if i didnt use the computer. i was planning to use mechanical gauges.

 

In the process:

'98 RX-7, Cusco rear end, drive shaft shot reinforced axles, hinson cradle and driveshaft, T56, LS1 from a 2001 WS6.

 

LS1 into a 98 Mustang Gt.
I'm going to document it all on my web site www.LS1Stang.com
I should be getting my LS1 engine today and started tearing out the old 4.6 the other day.
I can't wait to catch some Cobra's off gaurd.

 

got any pics of the truck?